Bush Eyes Post-Election Legislative Agenda

By Juan Williams

Published December 9, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

As the end of the year approaches, the White House is retooling its congressional agenda. In the new Congress, President Bush will benefit from a Republican majority in both the House and Senate. NPR's Juan Williams talks with White House legislative director Nick Calio.

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