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It's a disturbing statistic -- some 37% of city residents need literacy training or adult education. We look at some of the programs currently offered with federal and local government funds, and ask about research showing a direct link between poverty and low literacy rates.
Ms. Jerry Johnson, Assistant State Director, UDC State Education Agency
Convicted sniper John Allen Muhammed currently sits on death row in Virginia, and that won't change. But last week, a Fairfax County judge dismissed a second set of capital murder charges against him on the theory that he'd been prevented from having a speedy trial. We explore what happened in this case, and look at the constitutional guarantee of a speedy trial.
William F. Fox, Dean and Professor of Law, Columbus School of Law, Catholic University
Whether it's displays of traditional paintings, funky furniture, or controversial sculpture, Washington’s reputation for great “visual arts” is growing. Get an idea of the diverse offerings available for viewing this fall.
Lenny Campello, art critic, artist, and gallery owner
Claudia Rousseau, professor art history, The School of Art and Design at Montgomery College (formerly Maryland College of Art and Design); arts critic, Gazette Newspaper in Montgomery County
Jeffry Cudlin, Artist; Art critic, Washington City Paper; Lecturer, University of Maryland
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