. >> today on washington journal, a look at numbers with rex nutting. also a look at legislation that would give federal government control over student loans. later a discussion about the resignation of senator mel martinez. washington journal, live at 7:00 a.m. eastern. the phenomenon of face book on the success and how it toer two best friends apart. >> these brief remarks are courtesy of wofl tv. >> first, i had the privilege of being the mayor of orange county. and now i serve as a united states senator. i have enjoyed serving the people and their interests. when i began my term as senator, i promised not to simply warm a seat. this has meant pressing for help for assistance for families struggling to keep their homes. on that note, i'm especially grateful to the men and woman and their families who i might have had the distinct honor of representing in washington. we have had also a platform to speak against the oppression of the cuban regime and my hope for a better future for the people of cuba. i will always be grateful for the people of florid

. >> today on "washington journal" a look at the latest unemployment numbers with rex nutting. then jendayi frazer, former secretary of state for african affairs. also a discussion with william shaffner of the national association for higher education. "washington journal" live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. >> sunday a look at british politics from the bbc, including the m.p. expenses scandal, resignations from the house of commons. sunday at 9:00 p.m. on c-span. >> up next a look at the latest unemployment figures. keith hall reports on numbers for july. carolyn maloney from new york chairs this hour and 20 minute hearing. >> if the people will come to order. meetings should start on time. welcome commissioner hall. evidence that the stimulus bill is taking hold is starting to emerge. the economy dramatically improved in the second quarter of this year and the pace of job loss has moderated significantly in recent months. clearly the trend is toward recovery. i am optimistic that more americans will be heading back to work as more stimulus projects get underway. while we wel

tomorrow, we have a look at unemployment numbers with rex nutting. also, we have a look at legislation that will give the federal government control over student loans. our guest will be william shaffner. a little bit later, there will be a discussion about the resignation of senator mel martinez. washington journal is live at 7:00 a.m. eastern on c-span. yesterday, the full senate confirmed judge sonia sotomayor. this saturday on c-span, which highlights from the senate floor debate. -- watch highlights from the senate floor debate. this fall, and to the home of america's highest court. the phenomenon of facebook, we have been ms. ben mezrich. >> hello, everyone. thank you for coming. 12 years ago, i offered myself as a candidate for public office in florida out of a deep sense of appreciation for the people of florida who supported me as a young immigrant. first, i had the privilege of being the mayor of orange county and then i was a member of the president's cabinet. now, i have had the honor of serving as the united states senator. i have gained