The Politics Hour (December 11, 2009) "The main thing in politics is that if you select somebody who is your buddy to do something, he or she better well do a good job" — resident analyst Tom Sherwood Kojo, Tom and Washington Post reporter Bill Turque discuss contracting, cronyism and why ...
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U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) talks about this week’s developments in the health care reform debate. Edwards, a public option supporter, said she believes a government-run plan may re-emerge in conference should the senate pass legislation before Christmas.
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Director of the DC Department of Youth and Rehabilitation Services, announced this week that he was leaving DC to take over as head of the New York City probation department. He looks back over his 5-year term in DC and discusses his feelings about how the Washington Post’s coverage of his work ...
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Kojo Nnamdi Show (November 4th): Bob Gibson (University of Virginia) and former Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA) discuss the results of the Virginia elections and how they are likely to affect redistricting in the Commonwealth. ... "Kojo Nnamdi" "WAMU 88.5" "Kojo Nnamdi Show" "Tom Davis" "Bob Gibson"...
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Kojo Nnamdi Show (November 4, 2009): What lessons should Democrats in Virginia and Washington DC take from the results of last night’s election? Former Congressman Tom Davis (R-VA), Bob Gibson (University of Virginia), and Amy Walter (The Hotline) weigh in. ... "Kojo Nnamdi" "Tom Davis" "Bob Gib...
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The Politics Hour (October 23, 2009): Tom Sherwood asks House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer about his strategy for securing voting rights for DC ... "Voting Rights" "Washington DC" "The Kojo Nnamdi Show" "WAMU 88.5" "The Politics Hour" "Kojo Nnamdi" "Tom Sherwood" "Steny Hoyer"
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Politics Hour (September 11, 2009): Rep. Joe Wilson (R- SC) ignited a firestorm of controversy when he interrupted President Barack Obama’s healthcare speech to a joint session of Congress. Rep. Donna Edwards (D-MD) joins Kojo Nnamdi and Tom Sherwood to discuss a possible censure vote in the Hou...
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The Politics Hour (September 25, 2009): Peter Franchot, Maryland Comptroller, discusses budget shortfalls in the Old Line State. When asked about the freeze on tuition costs—something touted by Governor Martin OMalley (D)—Franchot indicates that increases may be inevitable. thekojonnamdishow.org...
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Rep. Gerald Connolly (D-VA, 11th District) discusses his reasons for voting in favor of the House’s health care reform bill and says that he and a group of Democratic colleagues will not vote for the final version of the bill if it includes its current language restricting the use of federal fun...
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September 4, 2009: Does DC Mayor Adrian Fenty have a regal mentality when it comes to governing? Can organized labor line up enough support on the City Council to oppose lay-offs and privatization of certain jobs? Joslyn "Josh" Williams, President of the Metropolitan Washington Council of AFL-CI...
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