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President-elect Obama warns of long-term record deficits and announces key national security appointments. Congress convenes and considers whether to seat Roland Burris. And the Sheila Bair decides to stay-on at the FDIC. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.
Jerry Seib, executive Washington editor, "The Wall Street Journal"
Deborah Simmons, editorial page editor and columnist, "The Washington Times"
Eleanor Clift, contributing editor for "Newsweek"
The conflict over Gaza intensifies amid more calls for a truce. Parts of Eastern Europe feel the effect of the Russia-Ukraine gas dispute. And India’s prime minister accuses Pakistan authorities of a role in the Mumbai terrorist attacks. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.
Moises Naim, editor in chief, "Foreign Policy" magazine
Scott Wilson, foreign editor, "The Washington Post"
Matt Frei, chief anchor, "BBC World News America"
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