Almanac at the Capitol - May 6, 2009
Things have been feistier than normal on the House floor this past week. We hear from the House leaders live in the gallery about where things stand and political cartoonist David Gillette wraps up his series this session with predictions galore.
Segments
Headlines (05/06/09)
Mary reviews the happenings of the busy and contentious week at the Capitol.
House Leaders (05/06/09)
House Speaker Margaret Anderson Kelliher and Minority Leader Marty Seifert sat down with Mary to discuss were the House stands as the session hurtles toward its conclusion.
Found Footage - Jack Kemp (05/06/09)
Jack Kemp died this week of cancer at 73. In the late 80's he ran for President and appeared on Almanac. In this clip from September 25, 1987 Kemp talked about Joe Biden's recent withdrawal from the race due to charges of plagiarism.
How It Happens - Prediction Capsule (05/06/09)
Cartoonist David Gillette has a truckload of predictions in this sessions final installment of How It Happens.