America’s Collision Course With The Debt Ceiling
As the nation counts down to default, Diane talks to longtime Congress watcher Norm Ornstein about the debt limit negotiations, what's at stake and whether he sees a way forward.
British Prime Minister Tony Blair is in Washington today addressing a joint session of Congress. He was a loyal supporter of the U.S. led war in Iraq, but continues to face harsh criticism at home. We’ll talk about U.S. – U.K. relations and on-going questions about the case for war.
Guests
- Will Marshall President of the Progressive Policy Institute
- Peter Stothard Former editor of "The Times of London" and the author of "Thirty Days: Tony Blair and the Test of History"
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