House and senate. It is our focus. Our republicans ready to lead . Or democrats, 202 7370001. Or republicans, 202 7370002 and for independence, 202 6280205. This is the headline that caught our attention from politico. There is also this from paul waldman of the washington post. Actuallylicans do not need to show that they govern. Nottor Mitch Mcconnell is hoping to create a sparkling new era of bipartisan cooperation. He knows that the things that he and his colleagues would like to do are impossible as long as there is a democratic president with a veto pen. What he does in the two years is about making it more likely the 2016 gop holds on to the majority of the senate. And him republican wins the white house. Another headline, this is from the hill newspaper. The gop preps for power. A piece this morning from Thomas Massie Thomas Massie. The paraphrase the party of no to the party of now what. The scholars make this point. What happens when a party who identifies itself as an outlie
To hear congressional coverage, public appears forums and todays Washington Journal Program and debris they listen to a recap of the days events on washington today. You can hear audio of the five Network Sunday Public Affairs programs beginning sunday at noon eastern. Cspan radio on audio now, 20269 to 68888, Long Distance or phone charges may apply. Just a few months ahead of retirement congressman john dingell spoke at the National Press club about his career and the current state of congress. The michigan democrat is the longest serving member of congress with the kenya the stands six decades and he remains only one of two world war ii veterans currently serving in the house of representatives. This is an hour. Good afternoon. And welcome. My name is myron belkind, adjunct prof. Of George Washington University School of media, Public Affairs, former International Bureau chief of the Associated Press and 107st president of the National Press club. The National Press club is the worl