Actors discuss barriers and career moves in entertainment
Marlee Matlin, who won for Children of a Lesser God, notes the difficulty of finding roles but avoids complaints. Bryant Gumbel toured the MSNBC newsroom to meet Bill Gates while considering a return to television. Courtney B. Vance says his The Preachers Wife minister role aligns with a personal turning point and faith.
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Controversy Over Commerce Department Patronage
Congress debates shuttering the Commerce Department amid a surge of political appointees. Critics decry it as a patronage sink while proponents cite necessary policy work and industrial funding, including aid to Alaska communities through Commerce programs.
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