Washington Week with The Atlantic

January 7, 2011

01/07/2011 | 24m 7s

2011 starts with a bang of the gavel. John Boehner and the GOP take control of the House but are already arguing with Democrats over the deficit and health care. A reorganization at the White House too, with new players coming and going. Joining Gwen this week, John Dickerson (Slate/CBS), Major Garrett (National Journal), Julianna Goldman (Bloomberg) and Jeff Zeleny (NY Times).

Aired: 01/07/11

Rating: NR

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