Guest Host: Steve Roberts

President Obama accelerates the push for a health insurance overhaul, arguing the status quo is the least acceptable option. The Senate votes down a measure to fund production of F-22 fighter jets. California lawmakers strike a deal to close the budget deficit. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week’s top national news stories.

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  • David Welna Congressional correspondent, NPR.
  • Laura Meckler Reporter for "The Wall Street Journal."
  • Greg Ip U.S. economics editor, "The Economist"

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