Ashley N. Schaeffer
             Writing, Psychology, Education
Copywriting
PBS Washington Week

This program required research of the topics to be covered by Gwen Ifill and a crew of journalists every Friday and on-the-spot writing of headlines and descriptions during the initial broadcast. Good knowledge of current events and politics were absolutely necessary, as was the ability to think of one's feet.


  Ten GOP Candidates to Face Off in Debate
  For the first time in 80 years the Republican party will not nominate
  the sitting President or Vice President as its next presidential
  candidate. How are the ten hopefuls coping with the added pressure to
  set themselves apart?



Republicans and Democrats Move Forward After First Debate

The stakes are being raised during this presidential race. Primaries and debates are occurring earlier and the price of campaigning has dramatically increased, changing the nature of the elections.



  Congress and White House Struggle for Compromise
  President Bush's veto of the war funding bill that would schedule the
  withdrawal of troops from Iraq has prompted Congress to seek some
  kind of compromise. Will the two branches be able to reach an
  agreement, or will they remain irreconcilable?



Tenet Memoir Creates Controversy

In an attempt to settle the score and set things straight, former CIA Director George Tenet has released a memoir that details events leading up to the 9/11 terrorist attack and the invasion of Iraq.


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