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Scheduled some time ago as part of the committee's annual review of State Department operations and foreign policy initiatives, this session takes on even more importance in the wake of Secretary Powell's indictment of Iraq at the U.N. Security Council Wednesday and the looming threat of a U.S.-led coalition forcibly removing Saddam Hussein from power.  The growing threat of North Korean nuclear weapons development and proliferation, and the ongoing "War on Terror" will also figure prominently in Sec. Powell's remarks and the committee's questioning.  Listen to 

 for live coverage of the event, from National Public Radio.

Also, a preview of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's State of the State address, with analysis from former DFL House Speaker Dee Long, and former Republican Lt. Gov. Joanne Benson.


Scheduled some time ago as part of the committee's annual review of State Department operations and foreign policy initiatives, this session takes on even more importance in the wake of Secretary Powell's indictment of Iraq at the U.N. Security Council Wednesday and the looming threat of a U.S.-led coalition forcibly removing Saddam Hussein from power.  The growing threat of North Korean nuclear weapons development and proliferation, and the ongoing "War on Terror" will also figure prominently in Sec. Powell's remarks and the committee's questioning.  Listen to Midday for live coverage of the event, from National Public Radio.

Also, a preview of Gov. Tim Pawlenty's State of the State address, with analysis from former DFL House Speaker Dee Long, and former Republican Lt. Gov. Joanne Benson.



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