Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes and electronic mail. In the first segment, Mr. Pearson talked about the budget process, including the conference between the House and Senate versions, and other issues. By remote, Ms. Rivlin reacted to the Republican budget proposal. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Lapham and Mr. Terzian talked about current issues, including the budget debate and Quebec’s upcoming referendum on independence. In the next segment, Ms. Groer and Ms. Gerhart talked about the “Reliable Sources” section in the Washington Post, which covers Washington politics at a more personal level. In the final segment, Mr. Stoll and Mr. Buckley talked about the future of the Internet, how people can access government information on the Internet and the problems that will arise as more and more people use this technology.