It’s a new year, New York has a new governor and nationally, the 110th Congress convenes on Thursday. Analysis of Eliot Spitzer’s first day on the job and a preview of the new session on Capitol Hill with freshman Congresswoman Kirsten Gillibrand.
Tuesday Morning Politics
Douglas Muzzio, professor of Public Affairs at Baruch College
and
Ester Fuchs, professor professor of international and public affairs and political science, the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University and former advisor to Mayor Bloomberg
- previews Governor Spitzer's ...
and
Ester Fuchs, professor professor of international and public affairs and political science, the School of International and Public Affairs (SIPA) at Columbia University and former advisor to Mayor Bloomberg
- previews Governor Spitzer's ...
Taming the Party Animal
Peter Vallone Jr., City Council member D-Queens District 22
and Hiram Monseratte, City Council member D-Queens District 21
-on the "Safer Nights, Safer City" report released by the City Council with recommendations for improving safety in New York City nightlife
and Hiram Monseratte, City Council member D-Queens District 21
-on the "Safer Nights, Safer City" report released by the City Council with recommendations for improving safety in New York City nightlife
Freshman Class
Kirsten Gillibrand, newly elected to Congress, representing New York's 20th District (D)
- on the new session of Congress
- on the new session of Congress
A New House
Marie Cocco, syndicated columnist for the Washington Post Group
- discusses the new Congress
- discusses the new Congress
Required Reading: January 2, 2007
Democrats To Start Without GOP Input (Washington Post)
Chaos Overran Iraq Plan in '06, Bush Team Says (NY Times)
Few Iraqis Are Gaining U.S. Sanctuary (NY Times)
A New Reality in Somalia (LA Times)
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