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	May 22, 2013 Oklahoma Gov. Mary Fallin on Immediate Needs, Future Safety Provisions As Oklahomans affected by the monster tornado begin cleanup efforts, Judy Woodruff talks with Gov. Mary Fallin about the most essential needs of survivors who have lost homes or loved ones, how federal agencies are assisting in the recovery and what should be done in the future to ensure that residents have safe shelter.

	May 22, 2013 'Oh Oklahoma,' Asking the Hard Questions After Memory Fades I don't remember worrying about tornadoes as a little girl growing up in Oklahoma, but they were a real threat: In May 1950, the National Weather Service recorded an F-4 about an hour and a half south of Tulsa that killed five people and injured more than 30.

	May 20, 2013 Assad Forces Try to Retake Border Town With Help From Hezbollah In Syria, Assad government troops pushed to retake the strategic town of , close to the border with Lebanon. Hezbollah fighters joined the Syrian regime army in laying siege to Qusayr, home to 40,000 civilians. Judy Woodruff reports on the growing involvement of Hezbollah in the Syrian conflict.

	May 16, 2013 White House Works to Calm Storm of Scandal President Barack Obama used a rainy, Rose Garden news conference to get in front of a series of political storms, tackling questions on the IRS scandal, the AP subpoenas and Benghazi. Judy Woodruff talks to White House communications director Jennifer Palmieri about how the Obama administration is responding to various crises.

	May 16, 2013 House Committee to Hold First Hearing on IRS Scandal President Barack Obama used a rainy, Rose Garden news conference to get in front of a series of political storms, tackling questions on the IRS scandal, the AP subpoenas and Benghazi. Judy Woodruff talks to White House communications director Jennifer Palmieri about how the Obama administration is responding to various crises.

	May 14, 2013 Justice Department Seized AP Phone Records to Track Government Leaks The Justice Department secretly subpoenaed phone records of Associated Press journalists during two months in 2012. The AP was notified that records had been secretly seized for more than 20 of its phone lines, possibly to track government leaks of classified information about a foiled terror plot. Judy Woodruff reports.

	May 9, 2013 Judy's Notebook: The Me Me Me Generation Can Be Anything But More and more often I come across an inspired idea a young person has had in response to a problem our older generation dumped in their laps. Given today's debate around immigration reform, it's especially notable when that young person is the child of immigrants.

	May 9, 2013 Congress Sorts Through Charges and Counter-Charges in Benghazi Attack Accounts Amid a steady flow of partisan arguing by members of Congress, three State Department officials testified that senior government officials withheld embarrassing facts and didn't take responsibility for security at the Benghazi facilities. Judy Woodruff sorts out the facts with Adam Entous of The Wall Street Journal.

	May 2, 2013 How Connecting 7 Billion to the Web Will Transform the World Google leaders Eric Schmidt and Jared Cohen call the Internet "the world's largest ungoverned space," a space that is increasingly growing. In this exclusive online interview, Schmidt and Cohen talk with Judy Woodruff about how billions of people are finding creative solutions to connect and engage in new ways.

	May 1, 2013 U.S. Faces 'Real-Time Experiment' in Economic Recovery While Cutting Spending As Europeans protested austerity for May Day, the Federal Reserve said it will continue to stimulate the U.S. economy, but expressed concern that spending cuts are restricting growth. Robert Kuttner of The American Prospect and economist Kevin Hassett join Judy Woodruff to debate the merits of austerity abroad and in the U.S.

	May 1, 2013 European Arguments Over Austerity Echoed in Washington Debate on Budget Cuts European capitals filled with May Day demonstrators protesting austerity measures aimed at lowering government debt. In Athens, Greek union workers went on strike against proposed layoffs of public employees. Meanwhile outcry was turned towards soaring unemployment in Spain. Judy Woodruff has the latest.

	May 1, 2013 Does Obama Have the 'Juice' to Influence Congress? Most presidents I've covered have struggled with a recalcitrant Congress. But does President Obama have the "juice" -- as ABC's Jonathan Karl put it Tuesday at the White House press conference -- to translate his relatively strong popularity ratings into legislative success?

	April 29, 2013 On Syria, U.S. Must Weigh Risks of Involvement, National Interest, Moral Values How do the risks and interests of the United States intervening in the Syrian conflict balance with the risk of doing nothing? For two perspectives, Judy Woodruff talks with Murhaf Jouejati of The Day After project and Joshua Landis, director of the Center for Middle East Studies at the University of Oklahoma.

	April 29, 2013 Obama Raises Concerns About Syrian Chemical Weapon Use in Call to Russia Syria's Prime Minister Wael Nader Al-Halqi survived an assassination attempt in Damascus, where he was the target of a car bombing. Judy Woodruff reports on the latest violence in the Syrian war, as well as how the U.S. is grappling with claims that the Assad regime has likely used chemical weapons in recent weeks.

	April 26, 2013 Judy Woodruff Recounts Day President Reagan Was Shot March 30, 1981 was a routine day for Judy Woodruff as she traveled with the press pool to cover a speech by President Ronald Reagan at the Washington Hilton. But the events of that day would lead to one of America's longstanding and contentious policy debates -- how much should the country regulate firearms.

	April 26, 2013 Shields and Brooks on Red Line Reluctance, Flexibility on FAA Furloughs Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about President Barack Obama's "red line" on Syria, the FAA furlough deal in Congress, repercussions of the Boston Marathon attack and George W. Bush's newly dedicated presidential center.

	April 25, 2013 Tsarnaev Brothers Planned Times Square Attack After Boston Bombing The brothers suspected in the Boston bombings apparently told the FBI they planned to set off additional explosives in New York City's Times Square. Judy Woodruff talks to Dina Temple-Raston, NPR's counterterrorism correspondent, about what U.S. intelligence knew about Tamerlan Tsarnaev in the years before the attack on Boston.

	April 25, 2013 Gun Control and Gun Rights Advocates Ready to Continue Their Fight In interviews with the Brady Campaign's Sarah Brady and the National Rifle Association's David Keene, NewsHour's Judy Woodruff explores where the gun debate heads next.

	April 25, 2013 Judy's Notebook: Witnessing the Events in Boston From 5,000 Miles Away When bombs exploded at the Boston Marathon last week, senior correspondent Judy Woodruff was on the other side of the world in Hawaii. But even thousands of miles away, Americans mourned for the victims of Boston.

	April 24, 2013 Mining Online History for What May Have Radicalized, Informed Tsarnaev Brothers In Boston, a memorial service honored a police officer killed during the manhunt for the Tsarnaev brothers, while new information was released about the bombing suspects. Judy Woodruff talks with Jerrold M. Post of the George Washington University and Jessica Stern of Harvard University about how people turn to radical violence.

	April 12, 2013 As Elections Approach in Venezuela, Political Opponents Share Fear of Violence Venezuelans will soon go to the polls to pick a replacement for the late former president, Hugo Chavez. Judy Woodruff reports on the ugly contest between the acting president, Nicolas Maduro, and opposition candidate Henrique Capriles, and how the election results will shape Venezuela's future and impact the U.S.

	April 11, 2013 Hospitals Dispute Failure to Disclose Clinical Study Risks for Premature Infants Two dozen hospitals are under fire for allegedly not disclosing the risks of participating in a clinical study, which involved 1,300 premature infants. The study was to determine proper supplemental oxygen levels, and risks to the infants included death and blindness. Judy Woodruff talks to David Brown of The Washington Post.

	April 11, 2013 Vicious Sea Creature Sees in Dazzling Color Two dozen hospitals are under fire for allegedly not disclosing the risks of participating in a clinical study, which involved 1,300 premature infants. The study was to determine proper supplemental oxygen levels, and risks to the infants included death and blindness. Judy Woodruff talks to David Brown of The Washington Post.

	April 11, 2013 Senate Blocks Attempt to Prevent Debate on Gun Legislation While families of Newtown shooting victims looking on, Congress moved closer to coming up with a comprehensive bill for reducing gun violence. The Senate blocked an attempt to prevent debate on the subject. Judy Woodruff reports on what measures the bill may include.

	April 11, 2013 Judy's Notebook: A Budget to Get Worked Up About The very words "federal budget" make most of us yawn. But I'd argue that at 244 pages (not counting appendices and "supplementals") and with a proposed $3.77 trillion in spending "suggestions," the choices Mr. Obama has made make for exciting reading.

	April 10, 2013 Bipartisan Senate Proposal on Gun Control Includes Expanded Background Checks Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., and Sen. Pat Toomey, R-Pa., outlined a bipartisan deal on gun background checks. Judy Woodruff talks to Paul Barrett, author of "Glock: The Rise of America's Gun," and Delbert McFadden of the Columbia Heights/Shaw Family Support Collaborative about the impact of gun violence on inner city communities.

	April 9, 2013 How Well Do Background Checks Work and How Might They Change Under New Laws? The Senate prepared to wrangle over gun control legislation, while supporters of new restrictions tried to step up the pressure. Judy Woodruff gets debate between Baltimore County Police Chief James Johnson and Lawrence Keane of the National Shooting Sports Foundation over a legislative sticking point: background checks.

	April 8, 2013 Remembering Margaret Thatcher: Partner to the U.S., Pioneering Female Politician In 1981 Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil interviewed Margaret Thatcher, then prime minister, about the civil war in El Salvador. Plus Judy Woodruff talks to George Shultz and James Baker, two former secretaries of state who worked closely with Thatcher. Kim Campbell, Canada's first and only female prime minister, also weighs in.

	April 8, 2013 Gun Policy Proposals Face Pressure From Senators In 1981 Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil interviewed Margaret Thatcher, then prime minister, about the civil war in El Salvador. Plus Judy Woodruff talks to George Shultz and James Baker, two former secretaries of state who worked closely with Thatcher. Kim Campbell, Canada's first and only female prime minister, also weighs in.

	April 8, 2013 In London, Margaret Thatcher's Funeral Brings Out Dignitaries and Protesters In 1981 Jim Lehrer and Robin MacNeil interviewed Margaret Thatcher, then prime minister, about the civil war in El Salvador. Plus Judy Woodruff talks to George Shultz and James Baker, two former secretaries of state who worked closely with Thatcher. Kim Campbell, Canada's first and only female prime minister, also weighs in.

	April 5, 2013 Shields and Brooks on the Job Numbers, Obama's Budget Bargaining Prospects Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks talk with Judy Woodruff about the week's top political stories, including the March 2013 jobs report, whether President Barack Obama's proposed budget will include cuts to social security and how the U.S. should react to North Korea's nuclear threats.

	April 5, 2013 Why We Should Treat, Not Blame Addicts Struggling to Get 'Clean' Journalist David Sheff talks to Judy Woodruff about his new book, "Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy," describing how society and addiction programs have largely failed to help 20 million Americans struggling with the disease and why stigma is one of the root causes for ineffective treatment.

	April 4, 2013 Writer Advocates 'Clean' Start for America on Addiction In his new book, "Clean: Overcoming Addiction and Ending America's Greatest Tragedy," writer and journalist David Sheff outlines a slew of reasons why society and addiction treatment programs have largely failed to help 20 million people struggling with the disease. He explains that the stigma of addiction is one of the root causes for ineffective treatment and support.

	April 4, 2013 Sandra Day O'Connor Explores Supreme Court History, Inner Workings Sandra Day O'Connor made Supreme Court history as the first female justice to serve on the bench. In her new book, "Out of Order," she explores other aspects of history at the high court, as well as her own approach to service. O'Connor talks with Judy Woodruff about making tough decisions and women in the legal profession.

	April 4, 2013 Sandra Day O'Connor on the History of the Supreme Court in 'Out of Order' Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor sat down with Judy Woodruff to talk about her new book "Out of Order." A collection of historical anecdotes about the nation's highest court, O'Connor said she wrote the book because "people know really very little about the court" despite its great significance.

	April 4, 2013 Judy's Notebook \| Mapping the Brain: "Something We Can All Cheer" While much of the country's news "diet "this week has been filled with stories about North Korea, the debate in the U.S. over guns, and the college basketball finals, I was fixed on a story about that most mysterious of human organs -- the brain.

	April 3, 2013 After Oil Spill in Arkansas, Weighing Risks of Keystone Pipeline Extension An oil pipeline rupture caused the evacuation of more than 20 homes in Mayflower, Ark. The accident raised questions about the safety of the proposed Keystone Pipeline extension. Judy Woodruff hears debate from Anthony Swift of the Natural Resources Defense Council and Andrew Black of the Association of Oil Pipelines.

	April 2, 2013 NRA Group Offers Proposal for Armed Security Personnel at Every U.S. School As major gun control legislation sits stalled in Congress, an NRA task force is calling for armed personnel in every public school. For details of the plan and how it fits into the debate on preventing violence, Judy Woodruff talks to Asa Hutchinson, author of the report, and Mark Glaze, director of Mayors Against Illegal Guns.

	April 1, 2013 Why Facebook Went Red and Pink Over Same-Sex Marriage While the Supreme Court heard arguments for and against same-sex marriage, scores of Facebook users changed their profile pictures to show their support with a red equal sign. For more on the image and social media's impact on this issue, Judy Woodruff talks with the Daily Download's Lauren Ashburn and Howard Kurtz.

	April 1, 2013 Discerning Reality From Rhetoric in North Korea's Threats Is the latest rhetoric from North Korea brinkmanship or does it reflect the communist state's ability to mount an attack? Judy Woodruff talks to two former Korea intelligence analysts -- Robert Carlin of Stanford University and Bruce Klingner of the Heritage Foundation -- about North Korea's military ability and strategy.

	April 1, 2013 Korean Peninsula Engages in War of Words Over Military Action Threats South Korea's President Park Geun-hye issued a strong warning to North Korea in the wake of threats of military action made by leader Kim Jong-un. Judy Woodruff reports on the tensions between North and South Korea and the United States.

	March 29, 2013 Shields and Brooks Discuss Shifting Values on Gay Marriage, Gun Control Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks analyze the week's political news with Judy Woodruff, including the Supreme Court examination of same-sex marriage laws and the societal and political sea change on that issue, plus why the push for new gun control legislation may be losing momentum.

	March 29, 2013 EPA Advances New Proposal for Cleaner Gas Emissions The Obama administration announced changes to comply with the EPA's new regulations requiring cleaner gasoline. To learn more about the changes, the administration's announcement, and how it will save money in public health costs, Judy Woodruff talks with Juliet Eilperin who broke the story for the Washington Post.

	March 28, 2013 Obama Calls for Stricter Gun Laws as New Details Emerge in Major Shooting Cases Activists, families and politicians made appeals for new laws to curb gun violence on a National Day to Demand Action. Judy Woodruff talks to Sean Holstege of the Arizona Republic and Ray Rivera of the New York Times about developments in the high-profile mass shooting cases in Tucson, Ariz., Aurora, Colo., and Newtown, Conn.

	March 28, 2013 Will 'Sea Change' in Public Opinion Matter in Same-Sex Marriage Ruling? It isn't often that the country stops what it's doing as long as it did this week to pay attention to a Supreme Court argument -- in this case, to two of them, both with the potential to shake up social and cultural norms across the land.

	March 27, 2013 Debating Discrimination, Extent of Federal Authority in Defense of Marriage Act While the Supreme Court considers arguments for and against the federal Defense of Marriage Act, Judy Woodruff moderates a debate between Ken Klukowski, director of the Center for Religious Liberty at the Family Research Center, and Mary Bonauto, special counsel for the group Gay & Lesbian Advocates & Defenders.

	March 26, 2013 High Court Hears Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Ban The Supreme Court considered the constitutionality of California's Proposition 8, a ballot measure that bans same-sex marriage. Kwame Holman reports on reactions from supporters on both sides of the debate. Judy Woodruff talks to Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal, who analyzes the arguments inside the courtroom.

	March 25, 2013 Obama Pushes Immigration Reform at White House Ceremony for New Citizens At a ceremony at the White House for 28 new U.S. citizens, President Barack Obama called on Congress to come together on immigration reform. Judy Woodruff talks with Sara Murray of The Wall Street Journal about how Senate negotiations got hung up on the issue of lower-skilled worker wages.

	March 22, 2013 Obama Pledges Help to Jordan on the Syrian Refugee Crisis President Obama traveled to Amaan, Jordan, the first Arab country he has visited since the Arab Spring uprising two years ago. In a joint press conference with King Abdullah, Mr. Obama pledged to help Jordan with the growing Syrian refugee crisis. Judy Woodruff talks to Margaret Warner, reporting from Amman.

	March 21, 2013 Judy's Notebook: Three Years Later, Still in the Dark on the Affordable Care Act A new study released by the Kaiser Family Health Foundation shows that Americans remain uninformed and divided over the Affordable Care Act. In fact, they understand less about the act and what it covers now than they did three years ago when it was signed into law.

	March 19, 2013 Car Bombs and Suicide Attacks in Baghdad Mark 10th Anniversary of U.S. Invasion On the 10th anniversary of the U.S. Invasion into Iraq, Baghdad suffered a day of bombs and bloodshed. Judy Woodruff offers an update on the new violence, as well as a recap of the decade-long conflict. Jane Arraf of Al Jazeera joins Judy from Baghdad for more on day-to-day life and how Iraqis regard the war today.

	March 18, 2013 Will the Banking Crisis in Cyprus Rock Other Markets? Cyprus, off the coast of Greece, is facing its own economic problems. A banking crisis has forced Cyrpus towards a bailout. Other countries fearing aftershock effects on their markets For more on the situation, Judy Woodruff is joined by Jacbob Kirkegaard of the Peter G. Peterson Institute for International Economics.

	March 15, 2013 Shields and Brooks on CPAC, Obama's Outreach to Congress, Pope Francis New York Times columnist David Brooks and syndicated columnist Mark Shields talk with Judy Woodruff about who was and wasn't at the annual CPAC meeting, whether President Obama's bipartisan outreach to Congress will produce results, plus words on what the new pope's leadership may mean for the Catholic Church.

	March 14, 2013 Examining U.S. Concerns on Trade, Security as China Welcomes New President China officially installed Xi Jinping, already the Communist Party leader, as president for the next 10 years. Judy Woodruff talks to Kenneth Lieberthal of the Brookings Institution and Gordon Chang, an author and a contributor to Forbes, about contentious issues of trade, defense, and cyber security for China and the U.S.

	March 14, 2013 Judy's Notebook: What Is Happening In Washington? The president spent an hour this week answering questions from his biggest critics -- House Republicans. This on the heels of a dinner with a dozen Senate Republicans, as yet another meeting is set with all 45 GOP members of the Senate. Has something gotten into the drinking water in the nation's capital?

	March 12, 2013 Is the Advice for Women in Sheryl Sandburg's 'Lean In' Elitist or Universal? In her book "Lean In," Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg urges women to not shy away from ambition and leadership. Judy Woodruff talks to Katha Pollitt of The Nation, "The Black Snob" blogger Danielle Belton and Jody Greenstone Miller, CEO of Business Talent Group, about the debate over how women should approach their careers.

	March 7, 2013 Pelosi Hoping for 'Boldest Common Denominator' on Gun Control Judy Woodruff with Nancy Pelosi

	March 7, 2013 Obama Steps Up Outreach to Republicans, But Hurdles Remain Judy Woodruff with Nancy Pelosi

	March 7, 2013 Judy's Notebook: Why Listening Is So Important (For a News Reporter) Long ago, someone told me television -- even television news -- is like a big continuous conversation, and that it's always better when the next person speaking acknowledges what he or she just heard. I knew this, but decided to ignore it last week, thinking I needed to get quickly to the big story of the day. How wrong I was.

	March 6, 2013 Report Finds U.S. Failed to Consult Iraq's Needs in Rebuilding Special Inspector General for Iraq Reconstruction Stuart Bowen wrapped up a review of nine years' worth of Iraq rebuilding projects with a report that cites massive waste of resources and life. Judy Woodruff talks to Bowen about where the money went and what the U.S. government must learn for the future.

	March 6, 2013 Iraq Reconstruction Effort Fraught With 'Fraud, Waste and Abuse' A decade after the war in Iraq began, U.S. and Iraqi officials characterize much of the reconstruction work deployed in that country as failure. Judy Woodruff examines a new report that chronicles the wasted money, opportunities and lives.

	March 5, 2013 Virginia Attorney General Criticizes Federal Government Overreach in New Book Judy Woodruff talks with Ken Cuccinelli, attorney general of Virginia and gubernatorial candidate in that state, about his new book, "The Last Line of Defense," which explores the role of the federal government. Cuccinelli was the first state attorney general to sue the federal government over the health care reform law.

	March 5, 2013 House Moves Up Vote on Spending Bill as Snowstorm Bears Down on DC Judy Woodruff talks with Ken Cuccinelli, attorney general of Virginia and gubernatorial candidate in that state, about his new book, "The Last Line of Defense," which explores the role of the federal government. Cuccinelli was the first state attorney general to sue the federal government over the health care reform law.

	March 1, 2013 Last Minute White House Meeting on Sequester Spurs Political Combat Not Progress With no sequester deal achieved, $85 billion dollars in spending cuts are poised to take effect. Judy Woodruff reports on the response from the White House and congressional leaders, as well as what the cuts will mean for the coming weeks.

	Feb. 28, 2013 Bradley Manning Leaked Classified Documents to Spark 'Debate' on Foreign Policy Bradley Manning, the U.S. Army private charged with leaking documents to the website WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to 10 of 22 charges, admitting he violated military regulations, but not federal espionage laws. Judy Woodruff interviews Charlie Savage of the New York Times and Arun Rath of FRONTLINE for impressions of Manning.

	Feb. 27, 2013 Is Discrimination History Provision of Voting Rights Act Still Relevant? Does the U.S. still need the Voting Rights Act? Or have we made extraordinary progress fighting racial discrimination, making it obsolete? Judy Woodruff talks with representatives from both sides of the argument: Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation and Sherrilyn Ifill from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

	Feb. 27, 2013 Despite Votes Today, Sequester Deadlines Will Come and Go Does the U.S. still need the Voting Rights Act? Or have we made extraordinary progress fighting racial discrimination, making it obsolete? Judy Woodruff talks with representatives from both sides of the argument: Hans von Spakovsky of the Heritage Foundation and Sherrilyn Ifill from the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

	Feb. 26, 2013 Remembering the Voting Rights Act of 1965 Do you remember when the Voting Rights Act became law? How did that change affect your life and your community during the Civil Rights Movement? How did you see if affect others? Call the PBS NewsHour Oral History Hotline at (703) 594-6PBS to share your story.

	Feb. 26, 2013 Sequester Stalemate Leads to Salty Talk, Little Dialogue Do you remember when the Voting Rights Act became law? How did that change affect your life and your community during the Civil Rights Movement? How did you see if affect others? Call the PBS NewsHour Oral History Hotline at (703) 594-6PBS to share your story.

	Feb. 26, 2013 Did Embattled Confirmation Process Weaken New Defense Secretary Hagel? The Senate voted to confirm former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel as the next defense secretary by a vote of 58-41, after 18 Republicans joined with Democrats to end a filibuster blocking the nominee. Judy Woodruff talks to Mark Thompson of Time magazine about whether the confirmation fight affects Hagel at the start of his tenure.

	Feb. 26, 2013 My Friend Who Made History Charlayne Hunter-Gault broke barriers when she arrived to the University of Georgia in 1961. Her strength and fortitude allowed her to thrive on a racially hostile campus would serve her in her future career as an award-winning journalist.

	Feb. 25, 2013 Adding Up and Breaking Down Health Care's Big Price Tags Why does a few days of lab work end up costing more than the price of a car? Judy Woodruff interviews journalist Steven Brill about his Time magazine cover story about how and why the private marketplace isn't working in the healthcare industry.

	Feb. 25, 2013 Despite Gloomy Urgings, No Signs of Give From Congress on Sequester In a meeting with the nation's governors, President Obama urged members of congress to forget politics and get back to governing to prevent automatic spending cuts. Jonathan Weisman of the New York Times and Margaret Talev of Bloomberg News talk with Judy Woodruff about the sequester's effects and how it may get resolved.

	Feb. 25, 2013 Obama Visits Virginia Shipyard to Put Sequester Squeeze on GOP In a meeting with the nation's governors, President Obama urged members of congress to forget politics and get back to governing to prevent automatic spending cuts. Jonathan Weisman of the New York Times and Margaret Talev of Bloomberg News talk with Judy Woodruff about the sequester's effects and how it may get resolved.

	Feb. 22, 2013 Daytona Win Would Catapult Danica Patrick to Whole New Level of Celebrity Danica Patrick already made history when she became the first female driver to win a pole position in NASCAR's premier division. On Sunday, she will have the chance to use that spot to drive her to a first-place finish at Sunday's running of the Daytona 500. Another female first for the history books.

	Feb. 21, 2013 Republican Governors Rethink Opposition to Medicaid Expansion At first, many Republican governors actively opposed expanding the Medicaid program and said they would not participate. Now, some of them, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott, have reconsidered. Judy Woodruff talks to Paul Howard of the Center for Medical Progress at the Manhattan Institute and Ron Pollack of Families USA.

	Feb. 21, 2013 President's Campaign Arm Making Gun Control Push At first, many Republican governors actively opposed expanding the Medicaid program and said they would not participate. Now, some of them, including Florida Gov. Rick Scott, have reconsidered. Judy Woodruff talks to Paul Howard of the Center for Medical Progress at the Manhattan Institute and Ron Pollack of Families USA.

	Feb. 21, 2013 Judy's Notebook: On Smartphone Apps, Sequesters and Girls' Volleyball The deadline for agreement on sequestration is March 1. Whichever side you favor, the American public appears to be weary at best -- and disgusted at worst -- by yet one more example of Washington brinksmanship.

	Feb. 20, 2013 Defense Secretary Panetta Warns Automatic Spending Cuts Could Mean Furlough Automatic spending cuts will take effect in March if a defense budget deal cannot be reached. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said he may resort to furloughing the department's civilian workers. Judy Woodruff assesses what this new threat means for the U.S. Military with Ashton Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense.

	Feb. 20, 2013 For Obama, Public Opinion on Sequester May Not Be Enough Automatic spending cuts will take effect in March if a defense budget deal cannot be reached. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta has said he may resort to furloughing the department's civilian workers. Judy Woodruff assesses what this new threat means for the U.S. Military with Ashton Carter, Deputy Secretary of Defense.

	Feb. 18, 2013 Proposed Keystone Pipeline Prompts Protest March, Heated Debate The proposed Keystone Pipeline has spurred a large march protest in Washington and heated advocacy from supporters and opponents. Judy Woodruff weighs the debate with Bob Deans of the National Resources Defense Council and Scott Segal of Bracewell and Guiliani, the firm representing energy companies pushing the extension.

	Feb. 14, 2013 Ten Things We Learned From the State of the Union Address Judy Woodruff explains how the 2013 State of the Union distinguishes itself from other speeches by President Obama, both in style and in policy.

	Feb. 12, 2013 President Obama Challenges Congress to Help Middle Class Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to analyze President Barack Obama's State of the Union Address, focusing on the ambitious agenda set by the president and the emotional response he garnered when addressing the problem of gun violence. Shields and Brooks also discuss Sen. Marco Rubio's response to the president.

	Feb. 11, 2013 Examining Pope Benedict's Legacy, Leadership Challenges and Unprecedented Exit To parse Pope Benedict's announcement, assess his legacy and look at the future of the Catholic Church, Judy Woodruff talks with Monsignor Rick Hilgartner of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Sr. Christine Schenk of FutureChurch and John Allen, who covers the Vatican for CNN and the National Catholic Reporter.

	Feb. 11, 2013 Step-by-Step Guide to Electing a Pope To parse Pope Benedict's announcement, assess his legacy and look at the future of the Catholic Church, Judy Woodruff talks with Monsignor Rick Hilgartner of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, Sr. Christine Schenk of FutureChurch and John Allen, who covers the Vatican for CNN and the National Catholic Reporter.

	Jan. 31, 2013 New Pew Survey Finds Three-Quarters of Americans Don't Trust the Government A new survey from the Pew Research Center finds the nation is increasingly distrustful of the federal government: 73 percent don't have faith that lawmakers -- members of Congress in particular -- will do the right thing. Judy Woodruff asks Andy Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center, for more details and historical context.

	Jan. 31, 2013 Chuck Hagel Defends Record at Confirmation Hearing Former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, nominee for secretary of defense, faced pointed questioning at his confirmation hearing. Fellow Republicans, including Sen. John McCain, interrogated Hagel on his past opposition to the surge of U.S. troops into Iraq. Judy Woodruff reports on the contentious exchanges in Congress.

	Jan. 31, 2013 Judy's Notebook: My Mom It's hard for me to write this. But I want to pay tribute to Anna Lee Woodruff, an extraordinary, selfless woman and beautiful grandmother who in her quiet determined way was a role model for her two daughters, and who left a lasting impression on so many who knew her.

	Jan. 29, 2013 In Some States, Political Ads Take Aim at Defense Secretary Nominee Chuck Hagel Political ads both on TV and in newspapers have been launched against Chuck Hagel, nominee for Secretary of Defense. Judy Woodruff talks with New York Times reporter Jim Rutenberg about who may be behind the campaigns and what affect they may have.

	Jan. 15, 2013 NRA President David Keene Rejects White House Gun Control Approach Judy Woodruff talks to National Rifle Association president David Keene about his opposition to potential, additional gun control laws intended to curb gun violence nationwide. Keene has rejected White House recommendations on gun control and dismissed any ban on assault weapons or high-capacity magazines.

	Jan. 14, 2013 Fundraising Rules Change for 2013 Presidential Inauguration Ceremonies Unlike the 2009 Inauguration, when there were strict limits on big money donations, the Presidential Inaugural Committee for 2013 plans to accept unlimited contributions from individuals and corporations. Judy Woodruff talks to Matea Gold of the Los Angeles Times and Nedra Pickler of the Associated Press about the new rules.

	Jan. 14, 2013 White House Gun Proposals Expected This Week Unlike the 2009 Inauguration, when there were strict limits on big money donations, the Presidential Inaugural Committee for 2013 plans to accept unlimited contributions from individuals and corporations. Judy Woodruff talks to Matea Gold of the Los Angeles Times and Nedra Pickler of the Associated Press about the new rules.

	Jan. 14, 2013 Obama Steers Second Term Agenda Towards Government Debt, Gun Violence President Obama called on Republicans to "act responsibly" and raise the nation's debt ceiling before March when the U.S. is expected to breech its borrowing limit and possibly default on its debt. Judy Woodruff talks to the Wall Street Journal's Carol Lee and Politico's Jake Sherman about Obama's plans for the federal deficit.

	Jan. 11, 2013 Shields and Brooks Discuss U.S. Mission in Afghanistan, Cabinet Nominations Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top news with Judy Woodruff, including the Obama-Karzai talks on the future of U.S. troops in Afghanistan, Obama's cabinet positions nominations in terms of gender, background and experience, plus the latest on gun control.

	Jan. 11, 2013 President Karzai Visits Washington to Discuss U.S. Future in Afghanistan President Obama sat down with Afghan President Hamid Karzai to discuss the future role of U.S. troops in Afghanistan. While combat forces are scheduled to exit the region in 2014, the two leaders mulled a range of troop level options and responsibilities. Judy Woodruff reports.

	Jan. 10, 2013 Obama Taps Chief of Staff Jack Lew to Be Next Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has been White House chief of staff and budget director, and, as Jeffrey Brown reports, is now in line to become the center of President Obama's economic team as Treasury secretary. Judy Woodruff talks to Julianna Goldman of Bloomberg News and Jared Bernstein of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.

	Jan. 10, 2013 Judy's Notebook: Getting What We Want It was just this week when my 91-year-old aunt in Oklahoma said to me by phone, "You can't have everything you want in life." Her statement could also be intended for Washington officials, consumed with a determination now to have their own way, apparently no matter the consequences.

	Jan. 9, 2013 White House Says All U.S. Troops Might Leave Afghanistan by End of 2014 A national security advisor told reporters the White House was considering complete withdrawal of U.S troops in Afghanistan after 2014, including non-combat soldiers. Meanwhile, the U.S. and Afghanistan governments debate whether American soldiers will have legal immunity under Afghan law after 2014. Judy Woodruff reports.

	Jan. 8, 2013 A Call for Action Against Gun Violence on Anniversary of Giffords Attack In response to mass shootings in Aurora, Colo., and Newtown, Conn., former congresswoman Gabby Giffords announced plans to launch a new PAC that would balance the influence of the gun lobby, galvanizing efforts for a comprehensive plan against gun violence. Judy Woodruff talks to Colorado Public Radio's Megan Verlee.

	Jan. 7, 2013 Lawmakers Promise Tough Questions for Defense, CIA Nominees Judy Woodruff reports on President Obama's nominations of Chuck Hagel for defense secretary and John Brennan for CIA director. Gwen Ifill talks to Jessica Tuchman Mathews of Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and Reuel Marc Gerecht of Foundation for Defense of Democracies about the president's picks.

	Jan. 4, 2013 Shields and Brooks on New Year's Predictions, Budget Fights, Chuck Hagel Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the week's top political news with Judy Woodruff, including the likely nomination of Chuck Hagel for Secretary of Defense, the failure of the latest budget deal to address larger fiscal problems and Washington's inability to make tough choices.

	Jan. 3, 2013 Judy's Notebook: Burden of a Generation As I watched the drama leading up to the Senate and House votes this week on the so-called fiscal cliff, my mind kept turning to young people.

	Jan. 3, 2013 New Faces, Old Challenges as 113th Congress Convenes New lawmakers are arriving on Capitol Hill, but the 113th Congress won't be starting with a clean slate. Judy Woodruff reports on unfinished business and challenges ahead for Congress and House Speaker John Boehner.

	Jan. 2, 2013 Divided House Republicans Stall Vote on Storm Relief Aid for Sandy Victims An emergency aid package to provide relief funds for victims of Hurricane Sandy got stalled in Congress as Republicans insisted on offsetting the $60 million in aid with spending cuts before voting. Judy Woodruff talks to Roll Call's Steven Dennis and Washington Post's Neil Irwin about the consequences of that decision.

	Jan. 2, 2013 How Congress Passed a Plan to Avoid the 'Fiscal Cliff' Congress stepped back from the brink of financial turmoil after the House passed a tax plan that included the expiration of payroll tax breaks for all and the extension of Bush-era tax cuts for most. Judy Woodruff talks to Roll Call's Steven Dennis and the Washington Post's Neil Irwin about how it will affect most Americans.

	Jan. 1, 2013 Sen.-elect Deb Fischer on Spending, Gun Control and Bipartisanship A cattle rancher by trade, Sen.-elect Deb Fischer, R-Neb., will be sworn into Congress after an election campaign which surprised many within her own party. Judy Woodruff talks to Fischer about how her experience as a state senator has prepared her for the U.S. Senate, the need to address spending and gun control.

	Jan. 1, 2013 Entrance Interviews: Incoming Senators Look to Tackle Gridlock A cattle rancher by trade, Sen.-elect Deb Fischer, R-Neb., will be sworn into Congress after an election campaign which surprised many within her own party. Judy Woodruff talks to Fischer about how her experience as a state senator has prepared her for the U.S. Senate, the need to address spending and gun control.

	Jan. 1, 2013 Senate Finds Compromise, But Doubt Remains Over House Response The Senate passed a compromise to address the U.S. budget, but House Republicans complained the bill was too heavy on tax increases and too light on spending cuts. Judy Woodruff talks to WNYC's Todd Zwillich for House response to the bill and whether it is likely to pass when it comes to a vote.

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