Actor Sam Waterston headed to Washington Wednesday to meet with lawmakers regarding campaign finance reform. The star of television's Law & Order is expected to talk to lawmakers and the media about the benefits of a system of public financing for congressional races before Thursday's planned U.S.

House Administration Committee Thursday to consider proposal that would create a voluntary congressional campaign finance system of small donors and public financing WASHINGTON, July 28 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- In advance of a U.S.

Sunday, March 8, 2009 at 4:00 p.m. at Washington National Cathedral An official event of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission WASHINGTON, Feb.

By Bill Keveney The venerable Law & Order is enjoying a younger look and its old time slot. Ratings improved last season after the cop-and-court drama's biggest cast overhaul and a return to its traditional Wednesday home, where it opens its 19th season tonight (NBC, 10 ET/PT).

Actor and comedian Richard Belzer has agreed to be the host of the 7th Directors Guild of America Honors, the DGA said Monday. Belzer is filming his 10th season as Detective John Munch on "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit." His first novel, "I Am Not A Cop," arrives in stores this week.