after that, an author on what americans really want, which examines public opinion and what people want from their lives, plus your e-mails and phone calls. washington journal is next. dû host: on capitol hill this week, another busy week. on the senate side, the finance committee marks its health-care bill. 500 amendments are out there on that senate bill. the president makes appearances on several of the sunday morning talk shows today. then he heads to new york for his first meeting with united nations. we want to get your thoughts this morning in advance of that meeting. have you think the president is doing eight months into the job? how is he projecting the u.s. around the world? for democrats, 202-737-0002. for republicans, 202-737-0001. for independents, 202-628-0205. lots of coverage of the president s pending appearances in new york city this week. lots of activity in new york. as part of the coverage, the washington post had this picture of him shout sharing
conclude is a good purpose to be in business. that is what you will conclude it is a good purpose to be in business. this committee stands adjourned. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2009] up next, house republicans present their ideas for health care legislation. kathleen said sebelius talks about the white house s plan for medical malpractice reform. jim douglas discuss the role of state government in the health- care system. . . in 1971, as a new york times reporter, he received the pentagon papers. he won the pulitzer prize for a bright shining lie. he will discuss his latest this weekend. q&a is sending night on c-span. house republicans spoke with reporters on thursday about their ideas for health care legislation. we will hear from several republicans, including fox including conference chairman mike pence. this is a half hour. this is a discussion that we will come. we hope to find a