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book, "onenstein;s on one." >> i decided to take the risk because whether it is an illusion or not, i think it is. it held my concentration, its stop other people being boring, to some extent. it would keep me awake. it would lead me into long conversations. if i was asked, what i do it again, the answer is probably yes. easy for me to say, of course. it sounds irresponsible, if i say, but what to guarantee it, but it would be hypocritical of me to said i would not have transferred stu...

some of the things the president claimed to be for our there. i want to cut government spending. that is what i hear at home in wyoming every weekend. that is how it has ended up. we can do these things by not raising taxes on anyone. in our economic times, we have 8.6% unemployment. overall, people want smaller government and not larger government. they want lower taxes and not higher taxes. >> you are the new policy chairman in the gop hierarchy. can you describe what that entails co...

and several of us tried to get tickets. they allow you to get up to four tickets, but as sara jane said, all speculating myself, they are going to scream your name against who is an independent or republican. if your democratic registered, you will probably not get into that. how much more time to we have before we get back again with the main group? >> all of these blocks have to be in manchester? >> they are in veterans park for four days straight, but at the national debate, were go...

the issues on the congress and senate for the next 45 minutes. there is a complete pullout of u.s. troops in iraq. it is sunday, december 18 and will begin with your calls and comments on the action yesterday as of the senate passed and that measure. the phone numbers are on your screen. this is from "the washington post" -- we go to the phones with our first guest. what happened yesterday and more importantly, what can we expect tomorrow in the house? yesterday we sought support of ex...

>> richard norton smith, "the contenders," 14 weeks -- what was your idea? >> first and foremost, it was the stories -- personal stories within the historical context of these 14 individuals. each of them had the unique experience and made a unique contribution to the story of the country. above all else, it was a chance to, in some cases, remake the acquaintance with some people who unjustly by and large had been forgotten. >> when you look back at the 14 week series, what is your bro...

>> i introduced senator sanders as if he was gene v. debs. they are both socialists. >> he speaks highly of debs and im not a socialist. >> what does it moon to be a socialist? the debs case? >> in barry sanders case you dont want to caucus with the democrats or republicans but want to be independent. what does it mean? we were talking about william jennings brian, occupy wall street criticizes, saying they dont have a message or order. if they had william jennings brian theyd be in bu...

in the arizona daily star, senate leaders also agreed to extend jobless benefits. vote set for today. the senate is expected in that 9:00 a.m. this morning to vote on a tax cut extension and that is what we will be talking about for the first 45 minutes of this edition of the "washington journal." good morning. today is saturday, december 17. they will be voting on a tax-cut deal today. if you want to get involved in the conversation regarding that vote, give us a call. the numbers are...

the heartland. people say theyre too conservative in iowa, there to prague-life. -- they are too pro-life. what people do not understand is this part of iowa, here in sioux county, in orange city, this is america. this is america. this is the most representative voice of the united states that we have, and i am thrilled that it is our voice together here in iowa that will determine who the next president of the united states will be. that is how powerful your voice is. now iowa made a ...

we talk with a presidential historian richard norton smith, friday at 8:00 p.m. eastern. to review all the episodes, visit c-span.org/thecontenders. >> sometimes i think it would be best for government just to stay completely out of sports. a lot of the time when congress gets involved, the hearings are basically television shows designed to give the congress men and women involved exposure. >> john feinstein on the intersection of sports and government. >> sports is a multi, multi bil...

the speaker pro tempore: on this vote the yeas are 351. the nays are 67. the bill is passed. without objection the motion to reconsider is laid upon the table. the house will be in order. for what purpose does the gentleman from kentucky seek recognition? mr. rogers: mr. speaker, i send to the desk a joint resolution, h.j.res. 94, and ask unanimous consent for its 8 -- immediate consideration. the speaker pro tempore: the clerk will report the title of the joint resolution. the clerk...