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July 3, 2009
U.S. combat troops began pulling out of towns and cities in Iraq this week and transferring security duties to Iraqi forces. It’s the first step in a plan to withdraw all U.S. troops from the country by the end of 2011. Martha Raddatz of ABC News, who has been to Iraq 20-times since the war began six years ago, reports on the status of the troop withdrawal, whether Iraq’s government and security forces are prepared to protect its country and whether U.S. forces will really be able to step back. Plus, she’ll have the latest on reports that an American soldier has been captured in eastern Afghanistan.
In his first five months in office President Barack Obama has been able to push through a stimulus plan, take government control of automaker GM, and get climate control legislation passed in the House. An impressive record but can he also enact one of his top priorities, health care reform? Dan Balz of The Washington Post will have analysis of President Barack Obama's legislative strategy.
This week the Minnesota Supreme Court confirmed that former comedian Al Franken won last November’s Senate race against incumbent Republican Norm Coleman. Naftali Bendavid of The Wall Street Journal will examine the eight month process to certify election results and how the decision means Democrats will now have crucial control of the U.S. Senate to overcome a Republican filibuster.
The U.S. Supreme Court wrapped up its term overturning a ruling endorsed by Sonia Sotomayor, President Obama's nominee to fill the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice David Souter. The employment-discrimination ruling could have broad implications on how companies use job-tests when considering hiring applicants and awarding promotions. Joan Biskupic of USA Today will explain the significance of the decision and look back on the career of retiring Justice Souter.
Join us as we kick-off the July 4th holiday weekend on this week’s WASHINGTON WEEK.
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