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Firefighter that lost dozens of colleagues on that day. the combat mission in iraq will end. what about the soldiers left behind? richard engle is live in iraq this morning. in the "washington speak," there's a name for the cheesy photo-opes. we'll reveal it. first the president's schedule. he is on the road today. chuck todd on the road today with full reports throughout the week. pass pass [ woman ] nine iron, it's almost tee-time...

Fees. "washington speak" for the day, grip and grin. as president obama heads out on a three-day fund raising extravaganza, the grip and grin. the photo-op they get at the high dollar events. hand shake, a smile and a picture with the president. if you have "washington speak" to clarify, send us an e-mail. [ mom ] i can't start the first grade with her. ♪ i can't hold her hand on the bus. ♪ or be there to show everyone how great she is. but what i can do is give her everything she needs to be excited for school, while staying in my budget.

Everybody's mad at incumbents. a lot of republicans incumbents are in trouble. >> equal opportunity anger out there. governor howard dean, great to have your expertise. thank you. up next, the results are in from tennessee and a big thursday primary. plus we'll reveal our top ten list of senate seats we think are likely to switch parties in november. but first, it is the last day, gosh, so sad, a special "journo speak" week. writers write a fawning profile of an official on the beat, the idea being if i write a great article maybe i eat get more access. >> if you see that profile of somebo...

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Much. we appreciate it. >> thank you. all right. the president's health care law under assault in courtrooms and now the ballot box. we'll tell you where the law is being challenged as primary day comes to some key bellweather states. but first, a break this week from "washington speak" to bring you journo speak. this is our favorite lingo of the world of journalism and i love it. thumbsucker. that is one of those big, philosophical what does it all mean stories. >> i'm trying to figure out the meaning of life story. if we can't figure out the meaning of life, how can we tell you what it a...