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This week, Morning Edition airs essays from high school seniors written for their college applications. We begin with Richard Van Ornum of the Seven Hills School in Cincinnati, about his dream of flight. (3:19) Read the essays.

Commentator Michael Shuman has news for the Republicans: Liberals can claim a victory in this past election. Inauguration Day will see the ascendence of a number of newly-elected liberals; the big surprise in the coming term will be the emergence of progressive back benchers as the new powerhouse on the hill.

Linda talks with Congressman Walter Capps (D-CA) and Congressman Larry Combest (R-TX) about their impressions of this past weekend's "civility retreat." About 200 lawmakers attended the meeting in Hershey, Pennsylvania aimed at improving relations between Capitol Hill Republicans and Democrats.

Daniel speaks with reporter Janet Hook about congressional fund-raising practices. Hook, who covers Congress for the Los Angeles Times, says many of the president's fundraising practices which are now the target of so much criticism by legislators are, in fact, common practice on Capitol Hill.

Actress Marie Windsor, known as 'Queen of the B-Movies,' died at her home in Beverly Hills on Sunday, the day before her 81st birthday. Windsor appeared in more than 70 movies and as a guest star on numerous TV shows.

NPR's Rick Karr reports that the internet is at the center of the campaign against the nomination of John Ashcroft as Attorney General. The question is how effective are e-mail and activist web sites at attracting and engaging citizens and what impact do the efforts have on Capitol Hill?

NPR's Kathleen Schalch reports that American Airlines' proposed acquisition of T.W.A. was one of the main topics on Capitol Hill today. Several members of the Senate Commerce Committee expressed concerns that consumers would be hurt if the current wave of mergers isn't blocked.

Sarah Bardeen, an editor at Listen.com, reviews the latest album by Dolly Parton. It's called Little Sparrow. (4:00) Little Sparrow, by Dolly Parton is on Sugar Hill/Blue Eye records. Also see http://www.Listen.com.

President Bush was the featured guest and speaker today at midwinter retreats held by Congressional Republicans in Williamsburg, Virginia and by Senate Democrats on Capitol Hill. NPR's Don Gonyea reports.

NPR's Peter Kenyon reports the likelihood of a Senate split, half Republicans and half Democrats, has everyone on Capitol Hill offering ideas for how best to run it. Democrats are hoping for shared power while some Republican leaders are hesitant to give up their control.