Hollywood Studios Say No to D.C. Dramas
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - October 14, 2009
Policy wonks likely won't get another The West Wing.
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Washington Post Editor: No Government Bailout of Newspapers
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - October 6, 2009
Marcus Brauchli disagrees with his predecessor that the government should bail out newspapers.
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10 Things You Didn't Know About the Supreme Court
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Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - October 2, 2009
Justice Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latino justice.
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Obama Bans Federal Employees From Texting While Driving
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Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - October 1, 2009
The prohibition applies to employees and contractors who are driving on official business.
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Jill Biden Welcomes Son Beau Home From Iraq and Thanks Troop Greeters
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - October 1, 2009
A new documentary, The Way We Get By, tells the story of Bangor, Maine's, Troop Greeters.
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<i>Mad Men's</i> January Jones Visits Congress to Enlist Help in Stopping Shark Finning
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 30, 2009
Unlike her TV character, Jones is politically active.
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Michael Moore Responds to Critics of His Filmmaking Style
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 29, 2009
Moore's new film, Capitalism: A Love Story, Debuts Friday.
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Lincoln Was 'The Man' First
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 29, 2009
An artifact that could be displayed at Ford's Theatre Museum says "Thou Art The Man."
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Steven Chu Works to Save Energy
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 29, 2009
The Energy Secretary has saved roughly $100 a month on his personal energy bill.
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It's Free-Range Turkey for First Lady Michelle Obama
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Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - September 24, 2009
A Capitol Hill burger joint pays homage to the first lady with a meaty tribute.
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Bob Schieffer Votes Ann Curry for NBC Anchor
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 21, 2009
If Brian Williams vacates the seat, CBS newsman Bob Schieffer says Curry should be the replacement.
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Antonin Scalia: Supreme Court Class Clown
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 21, 2009
The justice's favorite legal movie is My Cousin Vinny.
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Cory Booker Documentary Shows the Toughness of Governing
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 18, 2009
The Newark mayor says Brick Citymay make viewers more sympathetic to public servants—including Obama.
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Barack and Michelle Obama Cheer Olympic Athletes at the White House
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 16, 2009
The first lady is headed to Copenhagen next month to lobby for Chicago as 2016 Olympic Games host.
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Howard Dean Blasts Baucus Healthcare Bill
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 16, 2009
Democrats, he predicts, will end up using reconciliation to pass a bill with the public option.
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New E-mail System Helps Congress Sort Messages
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 16, 2009
The system will help determine if messages are part of a grass-roots campaign.
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Len Downie Urges Bailout for News Media
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 16, 2009
The former Washington Post editor says there is potential in National Public Radio's methods.
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Public Can View Michelle Obama's Kitchen Garden in October
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Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - September 15, 2009
White House visitors can tour the Rose Garden and the South Lawn on October 17 and 18.
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Media Coverage of Obama Grows More Negative
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Nikki Schwab
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Nation & World - September 14, 2009
Obama's positive press coverage has slipped from 59 percent to 43 percent.
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Susan Rice Defends Obama's Afghanistan Troop Increase
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 11, 2009
On 9/11, U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice reminds Obama critics why Afghanistan is crucial.
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Michelle Malkin Won't Forget Her Appearance on <i>The View</i>
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 10, 2009
On bestselling author Michelle Malkin's book tour, her tiff with Whoopi Goldberg stands out.
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Fran Drescher in Talks With Fox, MSNBC
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 10, 2009
The Nanny is negotiating with the stations for a possible talk show.
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DHS Finally Breaks Ground for Its Headquarters at St. Elizabeths
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 9, 2009
The Department of Homeland Security will be moving to the site of the government's first psychiatric hospital.
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Colombia Wants Love From Washington
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 3, 2009
PR campaign hopes to bring new attention to the South American country.
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Poll: Tom Selleck Should Run for Congress
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Paul Bedard
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Nikki Schwab
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Washington Whispers - September 2, 2009
Voters picked Selleck as their top choice for a celebrity candidate.
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