Washington Week with The Atlantic

Webcast Extra - August 6, 2010

Special | 9m 15s

In our webcast EXTRA, more on the jobs outlook and how Congress is trying to help; a decision in Massachusetts on federal benefits for same-sex couples; and RNC Chairman Michael Steele tries to fire up his base. Joining Gwen this week: Eamon Javers of CNBC, Joan Biskupic of USA Today & Gloria Borger of CNN.

Aired: 08/06/10

Rating: NR

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