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Eight Forty-Eight 1.06.11

Eight Forty-Eight 1.06.11

First woman Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi passed the gavel to new Speaker John Boehner Wednesday.

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"Eight Forty-Eight" talks with Congressman Mike Quigley about opening day of the 112th U.S. Congress. Then, American historian and author Rick Perlstein analyzes recent comparisons between post-midterm strategies of President Obama and former President Clinton. Host Alison Cuddy speaks to Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority trustee, Jim Reilly, to discuss recent news that Navy Pier management will be leased to a new non-for-profit corporation.
 

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