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June 11, 2008

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Virginia's Sen. Jim Webb, rumored to be on the Democratic VP list, explains how the "two Americas" paradigm must be updated. CSI: Miami star Emily Procter talks about the division in her large family between Sens. McCain and Obama for president.


Sen. Jim Webb

Sen. Jim Webb

Sen. Jim Webb

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Senator discusses the Webb-Hagel G.I. bill and his efforts to improve educational benefits for service men and women. (2:22)
 
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Full Interview (11:19)
 
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Elected in '06 as Virginia's junior senator, Jim Webb is a highly-decorated Vietnam veteran and was the first Naval Academy graduate in history to serve in the military and then become Secretary of the Navy. Webb is also a best-selling author and previously worked as a Hollywood screenwriter-producer, winning an Emmy for his coverage of U.S. Marines in Beirut. In '04, he was embedded with the U.S. military in Afghanistan. His committee assignments include Foreign Relations, Armed Services and Veterans Affairs.


 

Emily Procter

Emily Procter

Emily Procter

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Actress talks about a 1997 movie that she filmed on Tavis' set and invites Tavis to the set of "CSI: Miami." (3:06)
 
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Full Interview (11:16)
 
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Emily Procter went from regional weekend weather girl to film-TV extra to one of the stars of CBS' hit, CSI Miami. The Raleigh, NC native grew up dreaming of becoming an actress. Since East Carolina University's theater department was full, she majored in journalism and dance and hasn't looked back. Procter honed her skills working in commercials before landing roles in such fare as the film Jerry Maguire and TV's The West Wing. She spends her free time doing volunteer work and interior decorating.