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U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS Air date: 06-15-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365026940/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The U.S. plans military support for Syrian rebels after determining President Assad’s troops have used chemical weapons, the national security and political fallout of Edward Snowden's NSA leaks, Congress moves towards immigration reform and the latest SCOTUS decision.  Joining Gwen: Mark Mazzetti... /episodes/get/9476 /episode/9476 Washington Week: U.S. to Aid Syrian Rebels, NSA Leaks, Immigration and SCOTUS /episode-player/9476
NSA Phone Surveillance and Obama's National Security Team Air date: 06-08-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365023887/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The Fallout from the NSA collecting phone records and Internet data. Also, Obama announced the appointment of Susan Rice as his new national security adviser and Samantha Power to succeed Rice at the United Nations.  Plus, Congress tackles the growing problem of military sexual assaults. Joining... /episodes/get/9434 /episode/9434 Washington Week: NSA Phone Surveillance and Obama's National Security Team /episode-player/9434
Races to Watch in 2013 and 2014 Air date: 06-01-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365020521/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the Webcast Extra: our panelists discuss the midterm races to watch including races in Colorado, Minnesota, and Virginia.  Will President Obama and Democrats suffer losses in the 2014 elections?  Can Republicans recruit top-tier candidates? /episodes/get/9381 /episode/9381 Washington Week: Races to Watch in 2013 and 2014 /episode-player/9381
Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party Air date: 06-01-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365020520/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false The panelists analyze the multiple controversies facing Obama and Democrats including problems implementing the Affordable Care Act. Plus, the internal struggles among Republicans trying to overhaul the partyahead of the 2014 midterm elections. Joining Gwen: Amy Walter, Cook Political Report;... /episodes/get/9382 /episode/9382 Washington Week: Democratic Dilemma, GOP Plight and the Tea Party /episode-player/9382
Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief Air date: 05-25-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365017809/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false We examine Obama’s national security speech in which he called for limits on U.S. drone strike use. Also, has the government lost credibility with the IRS scandal? Plus, paying for disaster relief and immigration reform clears a major hurdle.  Joining Gwen: Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Dan... /episodes/get/9325 /episode/9325 Washington Week: Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief /episode-player/9325
2nd Term Distractions and President Obama’s Priorities Air date: 05-25-2013 Watch
http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2365017814/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false In the Webcast Extra: investigations continue into the IRS targeting the tea party, the Benghazi attack, and the seizure of journalist’s phone records.  What are President Obama’s achievable priorities? Our panelists discuss the president’s second term distractions. /episodes/get/9326 /episode/9326 Washington Week: 2nd Term Distractions and President Obama’s Priorities /episode-player/9326
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August 26, 2011
Libyan rebels seized Tripoli, invaded Col. Moammar Gadhafi's compound and he's on the run. What will it take to establish a new government? Also, Rick Perry vaults to the lead for the GOP presidential nomination, and Ben Bernanke assesses the economy. Joining Gwen Ifill: Nancy Youssef, McClathy...
Air date: 08/26/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2107575958/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Libyan rebels seized Tripoli, invaded Col. Moammar Gadhafi's compound and he's on the run. What will it take to establish a new government? Also, Rick Perry vaults to the lead for the GOP presidential nomination, and Ben Bernanke assesses the economy. Joining Gwen Ifill: Nancy Youssef, McClathy... /episodes/get/3902 /episode/3902 Washington Week: August 26, 2011 /episode-player/3902
September 13, 2002
One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 1, we examined how President Bush and the presidency had changed, the approaching war in Iraq,...
Air date: 09/01/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2114351245/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 1, we examined how President Bush and the presidency had changed, the approaching war in Iraq,... /episodes/get/4057 /episode/4057 Washington Week: September 13, 2002 /episode-player/4057
September 13, 2002 (Part 2)
One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 2, we explore whether or not America is safer, the growing government, the expansion of law...
Air date: 09/01/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2114374604/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false One year after the September 11 attacks, 18 journalists joined Gwen Ifill in a special one hour Washington Week. We looked back at how the country evolved over the first year post-September 11. In Part 2, we explore whether or not America is safer, the growing government, the expansion of law... /episodes/get/4058 /episode/4058 Washington Week: September 13, 2002 (Part 2) /episode-player/4058
Webcast Extra - September 2, 2011
Gwen and the panel discuss the latest National Journal Political Insiders Poll on job creation priorities by the parties, pending action against big banks for the housing bust and Sarah Palin's looming shadow over the GOP presidential race.
Air date: 09/02/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2115446393/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false Gwen and the panel discuss the latest National Journal Political Insiders Poll on job creation priorities by the parties, pending action against big banks for the housing bust and Sarah Palin's looming shadow over the GOP presidential race. /episodes/get/9304 /episode/9304 Washington Week: Webcast Extra - September 2, 2011 /episode-player/9304
September 2, 2011
As unemployment numbers stay at 9.1%, a very public spat between President Obama and House Speaker Boehner on the timing of an address to Congress. Plus, analysis on the politics...
Air date: 09/02/2011
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http://video.pbs.org/widget/partnerplayer/2115446384/?player=WGBY-PBS&w=512&h=288&chapterbar=true&autoplay=false As unemployment numbers stay at 9.1%, a very public spat between President Obama and House Speaker Boehner on the timing of an address to Congress. Plus, analysis on the politics... /episodes/get/4062 /episode/4062 Washington Week: September 2, 2011 /episode-player/4062
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