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S1 E6 It's Time to Be Mad as Hell

Documentary

TV-14

29 minutes

Sep 26, 2006

Democratic Rep. John Murtha announces his stance that the U.S. should withdraw its troops from Iraq. Then, Republicans counter with a resolution forcing the House to vote yea or nay for immediate withdrawal.Featuring: Robert Wexler, Eric Johnson, Lale M. Mamaux, Jonathan Katz, Halie Soifer

Season 1, 6 Episodes

Season 1 (6 Episodes)

The Hill - Fighting the Good Fight

Fighting the Good Fight,

With the 2004 national election approaching, Congressman Wexler and his staff use their off-time to schedule television appearances, issue press statements about the chaos in Iraq, and take the President to task for his Middle-East policy.

The Hill - Less Feeling, Please... More Doing

Less Feeling, Please... More Doing,

With Bush pushing Social Security reform, Wexler and his staff offer an alternative plan. Meanwhile, Halie pushes the Congressman to join a press conference about Darfur.

The Hill - Putting in My Two Cents

Putting in My Two Cents,

The office grapples with how to respond to Bush's nomination of John Roberts for the Supreme Court, and discover the judge's connection to the 2000 Florida recount. Even if the office is united in opposing Roberts, the issues don't end there.

The Hill - What Should the Democrats Be Saying?

What Should the Democrats Be Saying?,

It's August 2005, and the staff is working on Iraq and environmental policy matters when Hurricane Katrina hits. As the office mobilizes around the disaster, Wexler visits Katrina refugees and becomes an angry, articulate voice on their behalf.

The Hill - Nothing is Fun in a Hurricane

Nothing is Fun in a Hurricane,

Wexler's district takes a devastating hit from Hurricane Wilma, despite his best efforts to ensure preparation and coordinated policies on the ground. Meanwhile, Scooter Libby is indicted in the CIA leak case.

The Hill - It's Time to Be Mad as Hell

It's Time to Be Mad as Hell,

Democratic Rep. John Murtha announces his stance that the U.S. should withdraw its troops from Iraq. Then, Republicans counter with a resolution forcing the House to vote yea or nay for immediate withdrawal.

Details

The Hill

Documentary

TV-14

1 Season

27 minutes

Looking back at politics in 2004, The Hill focuses on the inner-workings of the office of Congressman Robert Wexler.

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