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Politically and socially, much of the action is not in Washington but in the states. Dateline Washington Frank Sesno examines the latest developments and trends that are dominating the headlines, shaping public debate and the occupying the time and attention of the nation's leaders. From politics to policy, family values to family taxes - the issues that define our times all cross paths in Washington. Mr. Sesno's access to the nation's leaders, his decisions as Washington Bureau chief, his expertise and visibility contribute to a uniquely insightful analysis and a timely discussion of the very latest issues in the news. At the epicenter of the world's breaking news stories, Frank Sesno served as CNN's senior vice president and its Washington bureau chief.