Following up on last Saturday’s item, here is MSNBC’s release on Thursday’s all day special coverage…

A new era begins in Congress this January as Democrats take control of both the House and the Senate for the first time during the Bush Administration. To follow history as it happens, and in a follow up to the successful all politics days leading up to the elections, MSNBC will report live from Capitol Hill on Thursday, January 4th. The network will introduce the audience to the new leaders who will be shaping Congress’ efforts to address the Iraq War, the economy, immigration, Social Security, and more.

Democrats will have a majority — and subpoena power — for the first time in 12 years. What will they do with that power? How will they confront President Bush on Iraq, taxes, the environment, and other major issues? MSNBC also will feature expert analysis from the journalists covering Congress, the strategists advising them, and the lobbyists pressuring them.

“NBC Nightly News” Anchor Brian Williams, “Today” Anchor Matt Lauer, Chief White House Correspondent David Gregory and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell and NBC News Correspondent Chip Reid will anchor throughout the day, along with MSNBC “Hardball” Host Chris Matthews, “Countdown” Host Keith Olbermann, “Scarborough Country” Host Joe Scarborough, “Tucker” Host Tucker Carlson, and Chief Washington Correspondent Norah O’Donnell.

Additionally, MSNBC’s primetime programs will feature full reports and analysis of the day’s events on both nights with “Hardball” at 5:00 and 7:00 p.m. ET, “Tucker” at 4:00 and 6:00 p.m. ET, “Countdown with Keith Olbermann” at 8:00 p.m. ET, and “Scarborough Country” at 9:00 p.m. ET. MSNBC’s coverage also will include nationally renowned journalists and analysts from MSNBC’s partners at the National Journal Group and HotSoup.com.

More on-the-scene reporting and Web-exclusive analysis will be available on MSNBC.com. MSNBC.com’s Tom Curry will offer an eyewitness perspective, capturing the emotional sights and sounds of a new Democratic era in Congress. Also throughout the day, NBC News correspondents and producers will update the “Hardball” Web log, “Hardblogger,” (www.hardblogger.msnbc.com) with news, commentary and observations from Capitol Hill. Video from the day will be available on demand at www.tv.msnbc.com.