Washington Week with The Atlantic

January 21, 2011

01/21/2011 | 24m 11s

As President Obama welcomes Chinese president Hu Jintao to Washington, the House GOP votes to repeal his health care bill. Now, the focus on the State of the Union address and President Obama's economic goals for 2011. Plus, the new wave of retiring senators. Around the table: Peter Baker, Doyle McManus, Karen Tumulty and David Wessel.

Aired: 01/21/11

Rating: NR

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