Nov 6th, 2008 · Just two days after his election victory, President-elect Barack Obama appointed Rahm Emanuel to be his White House chief of staff. The Illinois congressman is known as a fiery, ferocious, take-no-prisoners Democrat. And is a sharp contrast to the inclusive, even-tempered, seldom-ruffled Obama.
Nov 5th, 2008 · New England's last Republican Congressman Christopher Shays of Connecticut has lost his seat. He was ousted by Democrat and former Goldman Sachs executive Jim Himes. Himes talks about the upset and his plans for Connecticut's Fourth District.
Oct 25th, 2008 · Two weeks ago, Fla. Democrat Tim Mahoney appeared to be on an easy path to re-election. But then came revelations that he had an affair with a staffer — then paid her off when she threatened to sue for sexual harassment.
Oct 4th, 2008 · Bob Barr, the Libertarian Party candidate for president, first came to national attention as one of the House managers in the impeachment trial of President Bill Clinton. The former Republican congressman from Georgia discusses the impeachment hearings, civil liberties and national security.
Oct 2nd, 2008 · Republican congressman John Shadegg tells us what swayed him to change his vote from a firm "no" to an enthusiastic "yes."
Sep 29th, 2008 · Third-term Democrat Jim Marshall of Georgia cast his vote in favor of the bill, knowing his support for the measure could cost him his seat. Talking just before the House's rejection of the measure, Marshall was dumbfounded at the failure.
Sep 28th, 2008 · Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA) serves a dual role in Washington these days: he's not just a congressman, but he's also calling upon his experience as a former psychiatrist. Lawmakers struggling with the stress of their jobs have asked for his advice recently. McDermott talks to host Andrea Seabrook about dealing with Capitol Hill pressures.
Sep 5th, 2008 · A day in the life of lobbying at the Republican National Convention: a party hosted by lobbyists, a congressman's dinner to "discuss business interests," and the reasons why all of this is legal — and creatively effective.