The Politics Hour

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Another debate about security versus civil rights is making headlines in the District. We talk with Police Chief Cathy Lanier about her controversial plan to use checkpoints in a crime-plagued neighborhood. Plus, the candidates in Virginia's Eighth Congressional District debate the hot-button issues facing their region. Join us for our weekly review of the politics, policies, and personalities of the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia.

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Guests

Amy Gardner

Reporter, The Washington Post

Tom Sherwood

NBC 4 reporter; Columnist for the Current Newspapers

Cathy Lanier

Chief, Metropolitan Police Department

Amit Singh

Republican Candidate for Congress, Virginia's Eighth Congressional District

Mark Ellmore

Republican Candidate, U.S. House of Representatives, Eighth District of Virginia

Jim Moran

Congressman, U.S. House of Representatives (D-VA, 8th Dist); Candidate for re-election

Matthew Famiglietti

Democratic Candidate for Congress, Eight District of Virginia

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