Washington Wednesday Journal

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. Ms. Zuckman talked about the continuing debate in the Senate of the Balanced Budget Amendment. Via telephone, Mr. Tyson talked about environmental issues and the impact these issues have on the federal budget. In the newspaper roundtable, Mr. Lewis and Mr. Boaz spoke about headlines from various papers across the country. In a point-counterpoint talk, Mr. Marshall and Mr. Besharov discussed welfare reform. Via telephone, Senator Hutchison talked about IRA equity for women at home. Via telephone, Mr. Kurtz talked about top editors stepping down. Ms. Freeman, who is the author of Shadow of Suribachi, talked about the events surrounding the 50th anniversary of the flag raising at Iwo Jima. close