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Medal of Freedom Honorees: An Election Year MedleyEssential Reads Bob Dylan wore formal attire Tuesday while accepting the Presidential Medal of Freedom along with nearly a dozen other recipients. His business suit, roomy for his slight frame, was coal black and decorated with Western-style buckles on the chest pockets. The 71-year-old wore a crisp white shirt and a bow tie. But what captured President Obama's attention and that of a VIP audience packing the East Room of the White House were the aviator sunglasses Dylan wore indoors. Impenetrable. |
Justice Stevens' memoir: Modest tone but pointed critiquesOn The Radar For his nearly 35 years on the Supreme Court, Justice John Paul Stevens was never a scene stealer. As he gravitated toward the left, he was overshadowed by prominent liberals such as William Brennan. Later, when he became the senior justice on the left and controlled the assignment of opinions, he often gave important cases to key colleagues. |
On the Radar: April 9, 2010Legacy: On The Radar |
April 9, 2010Weekly Show This week Gwen and the panel discuss Justice John Paul Stevens' announcement that he will retire this summer, the recently-signed START treaty, developments in Afghanistan, and the debate within the Republican Party over the Tea Party and RNC Chairman Michael Steele. The discussion continues in the Washington Week Webcast Extra. Learn more about Justice Steven's connection to baseball history and Doyle McManus's trip to Afghanistan. Please note: Video may take a moment to load. |
