U.S. Commander in Afghanistan General John Allen will testify before Congress this week about the progress of the war. ABC News Senior Foreign Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz traveled with Allen in Afghanistan recently. What did she hear from the General? How are Afghans responding to the recent controversies involving American soldiers? Find out in our new feature: The Backstory.

A look at the GOP candidates' strategies and campaigns in Illinois: How are local officials getting involved in the race? What issues are coming up as the candidates campaign? How organized are the candidates' on the ground? Springfields WSEC Capitol View moderator Jamey Dunn explores the race with local reporters Chris Wetterrich of The State Journal-Register & Mike Riopell of The Daily Herald.

Alabama hasn't always been a very important state in either the GOP primary or the general election. The horse race and drama of the 2012 cycle has made it a battleground to court conservative voters. Whats the lay of the land, and what matters? Find out from Don Dailey of Alabama Public Television

Remembering Pulitzer Prize winning journalist and long time Washington Week panelist David Broder one year after his passing. Watch a tribute to a dear colleague and friend.

This Saturday, March 10, is the GOP primary in Kansas. Do young voters care more about a candidates stance on the issues or their background? Does a politician need to be cut from the same cloth as the voters to be popular? What issues matter most to college students in Kansas? We explore these questions with University of Kansas Student Lisa Andersen in our ongoing Voice of the Voters series.

Of the states holding primaries on Super Tuesday, among most closely watched is Ohio. Ohio has 66 of the 419 delegates awarded next week and has seen a slew of negative advertising by candidates and Super PACs. Rick Santorum is leading in the polls, but Mitt Romney has scored some key endorsements from local politicians. Karen Kasler of Ohio Public Television previews the primary.

The GOP Presidential candidates have rallied against President Obamas health care reform law, but what does that mean to young voters who can now stay on their parents insurance because of the reform? Anna Paterson of the University of Tennessee, Knoxville reports ahead of Super Tuesday.

Though Alaska is holding caucuses on Super Tuesday, it hasn't garnered as much attention as states like Ohio. Whats the lay of the land in The Last Frontier, and how could the states unique makeup affect which candidate wins? Will former Governor Sarah Palin have an influence on the outcome? Daysha Eaton of Alaska Public Media reports

What influences young voters when deciding which political candidate to support? Washington Week asked students at Washington State University - Pullman ahead of the GOP caucuses in the Evergreen State on Saturday, March 3. Student Veronica Miracle reports.

Despite the government bailout that helped save Michigans auto industry, the state is still recovering. Young voters there who are ready to enter the workforce are facing tough job prospects. We hear one student's story and the economic uncertainty that hovers over Michigan in this report from Michigan State University student Anthony Sabella for our Washington Week Voice of the Voters feature.

How will Arizonas February 28th primary affect the close race to the GOP nomination between Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum? In our Political Landscape feature, Michael Chihak of Arizona Public Media looks at the contest between the two front runners, and explores what key issues dominate the political dialogue in Arizona.

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In his 1996 reelection, President Clinton tried to claim the role as the fiscal responsibility candidate from the Republicans, much like President Obama is trying to do today. Take a look at the 96 State of the Union. Original air date: January 26, 1996. Moderator: Ken Bode. Panelists: Gloria Borger, US News; Alan Murray, Wall Street Journal; Todd Purdum, New York Times; Mara Liasson, NPR.

With Maine's GOP Caucus winding up, how are people getting their information to judge the candidates? Washington Week partnered with the University of Maine to find out. Student reporter Kylie Keene looks at how voters get their news and the generational difference in the age of new media. Plus, the issues that are important in this presidential election year to voters in Maine.

The California Circuit Court has ruled today that Californias ban on Same-Sex Marriage is unconstitutional. Take a look back into the vault to August of 2010 at the original court case.

Could Colorado be a game-changer in the GOP race for the White House? Colorado State of Mind host Cynthia Hessin explains how the Republican candidates courting voters around the state. Video done in partnership with Rocky Mountain PBS.

Washington Week partnered with Colorado Mesa University ahead of the Colorado caucus to find out what issues young voters are focusing on as they evaluate the candidates hoping to become president. Student Tess Matsukawa reports.

Nevada has the highest unemployment rate and a high rate of foreclosures. How is this affecting the youth vote heading into the upcoming GOP Caucus? Washington Week partnered with the University of Nevada, Reno to find out what problems students think should be at the forefront and what issues are unique to Nevada. Student Rebecca Kitchen reports.

Getting a job in an uncertain economy---that's the number one concern of young voters in the run-up to the Florida GOP Primary. Washington Week partnered with the University of Central Florida to hear student perspectives on the Election 2012. Details from student journalists Lindsey Taylor & Shannon Garlin as our Washington Week Student Voices feature heads to the Sunshine state.

We take a look back at President Barack Obama's annual addresses to congress, looking at his 2009 Address to a Joint Session of Congress, as well as the 2010 and 2011 State of the Union Addresses. Topics include healthcare, the economy and America's Wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.