BUSH ADDRESSES NATION AFTER GORE CONCEDES
REALAUDIO: Bush speaks to the country from Austin. (12/13)
REALAUDIO: Gore's concession speech. (12/13)
REALAUDIO: Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss Al Gore's concession speech. (12/13)

THE HIGH COURT'S CALL
Two law professors analyze the Supreme Court's decision that effectively ended the presidential election struggle. (12/13)
Read the Supreme Court ruling (requires the free Adobe Acrobat Reader).

LEGAL MANEUVER
Legal experts discuss the pending U.S. Supreme Court case and moves by the Florida legislature to install its own slate of electors loyal to George W. Bush. (12/12)

FLA. SUPREME COURT UPHOLDS ABSENTEE BALLOT RULINGS
REALAUDIO: The Florida Supreme Court upholds lower court rulings dismissing Democratic challenges to thousands of the state's absentee ballots. (12/12)

SUPREME COURT HEARS MANUAL RECOUNT ARGUMENTS

Bush attorney Ted Olson argues that the US Supreme Court should overturn a Florida Supreme Court order to go ahead with hand recounts. (Text and RealAudio) (12/11)

Florida Sec. of State lawyer Joseph Klock answers questions about voting law in Florida. (Text and RealAudio) (12/11)

Gore lawyer David Boies tells the Supreme Court that thousands of ballots were missed in machine tallies and should be counted by hand. (Text and RealAudio:Part One and Part Two) (12/11)

Bush attorney Ted Olson reclaims the remainder of his time. (Text and RealAudio) (12/11)

LEGAL ANALYSIS
Legal scholars examine today's historic arguments before the Supreme Court today in George W. Bush vs. Albert Gore, Jr., the case that could decide the next presidency. (12/11)

GORE AND BUSH LAWYERS REACT TO TODAY'S SUPREME COURT SESSION
Gore lawyer David Boies discusses his session in front of the Supreme Court justices. (RealAudio) (12/11)

Bush attorney Ted Olson discusses this morning's Supreme Court arguments. (RealAudio) (12/11)

Full text of brief submitted by petitioner Gov. George Bush. (12/10)

Full text of brief submitted by respondent Vice President Al Gore. (12/10)

FLA. SUPREME COURT ORDERS MANUAL RECOUNTS -- Dec. 8, 2000
Kwame Holman reviews the day's events in Florida, including reaction from the Gore camp. (RealAudio) (12/8)

James Baker, from the Bush campaign, reacts to Friday's legal rulings. (RealAudio) (12/8)

Legal experts discuss Friday's momentous rulings in Florida. (12/8)

Full text of the Florida Supreme Court's decision on manual recounts (In Adobe PDF format. Click here for the Adobe reader.) (12/8)

FLA. CIRCUIT COURT UPHOLDS ABSENTEE BALLOTS
Florida Circuit Court Judges Lewis and Clark decide absentee ballots in Seminole and Martin Counties will stand as they are. (RealAudio) (12/8)

Full text of Florida Circuit Court Judge Terry Lewis's ruling on the Martin County absentee ballot case. (In Adobe PDF format. Click here for the Adobe reader.)

Full text of Florida Circuit Court Judge Nikki Clark's ruling on the Seminole County absentee ballot case. (In Adobe PDF format.)

FLA. SUPREME COURT HEARING -- DEC. 7, 2000
Gore lawyer David Boies tells the Florida Supreme Court thousands of ballots were missed in machine tallies and should be counted by hand. (text and RealAudio) (12/7)

Bush attorney Barry Richard argues Florida's certified vote should stand as it is. (Text and RealAudio) (12/7)

FLA. COURTS HEAR ELECTION CASES
RealAudio: A report on the Thursday's court proceedings on absentee ballots and manual recounts. (12/7)

POWER SHARING
How would a U.S. Senate with 50 Democrats and 50 Republicans do business? (12/6)

U.S. SUPREME COURT SENDS CASE BACK TO FLA.
In a unanimous decision the U.S. Supreme Court sent back the Florida Supreme Court decision extending the deadline for certifying the presidential election. (12/4)

SUPREME COURT HEARS BUSH APPEAL (12/1)

ARGUMENTS BEFORE THE SUPREME COURT:

Bush lawyer Theodore Olson urges the court to overturn the Florida Supreme Court decision to extend the deadline for counting ballots (text and RealAudio).

Attorneys representing Florida Secretary of State Katherine Harris for the Bush side defend her decision to certify the election totals (text and RealAudio).

Attorneys representing Florida Attorney General Bob Butterworth for the Gore side defend the Florida court's position (text and RealAudio).

Gore lawyer Laurence Tribe argues that the Florida Supreme Court ruling is the only way to make sure that all the votes count (text and RealAudio).

Bush lawyer Theodore Olson uses the remainder of his time at the end of the session (text and RealAudio).

REACTIONS TO SUPREME COURT SESSION
REALAUDIO: Bush lawyer Theodore Olson says he was not surprised that the justices asked whether this was a federal case. (12/1)
REALAUDIO: Gore lawyer Laurence Tribe says the High Court is weighing the gravity of intervening in this situation. (12/1)

BUSH, GORE SUBMIT BRIEFS TO SUPREME COURT
Two legal experts assess the arguments the two campaigns make in court documents submitted today. (11/28)
BUSH BRIEF: Available in Adobe Acrobat format. (from FindLaw)
GORE BRIEF: Available in Adobe Acrobat format. (from FindLaw)

CAMERAS IN COURT
Four experts discuss the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to not televise the ballot recount hearing. (11/30)

BATTLING IN THE COURTS
REALAUDIO: An update on the presidential election battles in Florida. (11/29)
REALAUDIO: Two legal experts assess cases from around Florida. (11/29)

BUSH, GORE SUBMIT BRIEFS TO SUPREME COURT
Two legal experts assess the arguments the two campaigns make in court documents submitted today. (11/28)
BUSH BRIEF: Available in Adobe Acrobat format. (from FindLaw)
GORE BRIEF: Available in Adobe Acrobat format. (from FindLaw)

GORE ADDRESSES NATION, CHALLENGE
REALAUDIO: Gore talks with reporters about his request for a recount of thousands of questionable votes in Florida. (11/28)
REALAUDIO: Vice President Al Gore discussed his decision to contest Florida's election results in a speech to the nation Monday night. (11/27)

V.P. CANDIDATE JOSEPH LIEBERMAN
The Democratic vice presidential candidate addressed the Democrats' plan for contesting the Florida vote in this newsmaker interview. (11/27)

THE BUSH CAMP RESPONDS
Montana Governor and Bush adviser Marc Racicot reiterates the GOP position that the recounts and legal challenges should end. (11/27)

CHENEY: TRANSITION WILL USE PRIVATE FUNDS
RealAudio: GOP vice presidential candidate Dick Cheney outlines the Bush campaign's plan to use private contributions to fund its transition operation. (11/27)

Florida Certified Results
Bush	2,912,790
Gore	2,912,253

THE LAWYERS
Gore campaign attorney David Boies and Bush attorney David Ginsburg discuss the recent legal developments. (11/24)

CHENEY RELEASED FROM HOSPITAL
RealAudio: Cheney updates reporters on his condition and his doctor's orders. (11/24)
RealAudio: A cardiologist discusses the vice presidential candidate's diagnosis and treatment. (11/22)

RECOUNTS COUNT
RealAudio: Betty Ann Bowser provides a full report on the latest legal maneuvers in Florida.(11/22)
Analysis of the Florida Supreme Court's order to include manually-recounted in the state's final tally. (11/22)
RealVideo: The Florida Supreme Court rules that results from hand recounts of votes must be included in the state's total. (11/21)

THE JUSTICES
The seven members of Florida's highest court may have a decisive say on how to count the ballots cast in the Nov. 7 election. (11/20)

GATHERING STORM
Editorial page writers Robert Kittle, Rachelle Cohen, Christine Bertelson and John Diaz talk about the election struggle in Florida. (11/21)

LEGAL PERSPECTIVES
Two legal experts offer their analysis of the latest action in the Florida Supreme Court. (11/20)
RealAudio: Listen to a full report on the arguments before Florida's high court. (11/20)

GETTING OUT THE VOTE
In the unexpected battleground of Florida, the race for the White House could hinge on turnout. (11/2)

THE NADER FACTOR
Is Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader poised to play spoiler for Al Gore? (10/24)

BANKING ON BUSH & GORE
Four experts assess how the presidential candidates' economic plans could affect the nation. (10/24)

UNDECIDED VOTERS IN OHIO
Betty Ann Bowser explores the psyche of undecided voters in the bellwether state of Ohio. (10/23)

COMPETING TAX PLANS
Paul Solman investigates the numbers behind the Gore and Bush tax plans. (10/17)

MICHIGAN Rx
This year's hot campaign issue, prescription drug coverage for seniors, hits home in Michigan. (10/6)

OF SURPLUSES AND POLITICS
Paul Solman examines the politics and economics of the underlying political issue this campaign: what to do with the budget surplus. (10/3)

COURT IMPACT
A look at what is at stake for the Supreme Court in this year's election. (10/2)

THE NADER FACTOR
RealAudio: Listen to a report on the impact the Green Party's candidate is having in the Pacific Northwest. (10/2)

ENERGY POLITICS
RealAudio: The two major presidential candidates spar over oil and energy policy. (9/29)

A HISTORICAL TAKE
Historians discuss the role issues are playing in election 2000. (9/28)

A CHANGING ELECTORATE
The growing Asian and Latino populations change the political realities in California. (9/27)

THE MILITARY ENDORSEMENT
Should military officers publicly endorse political candidates? (9/25)

OILY ISSUES
Energy Secretary Bill Richardson discusses the White House's decision to tap oil from the nation's reserve. (9/22)

ISSUE & DEBATE: EDUCATION
Two campaign representatives and two outside critics debate the candidates' positions on education. (9/20)

WOOING WOMEN
What are the candidates doing to try and win the votes of women? (9/19)

RACING TO THE MIDDLE
The two campaigns battle for the crucial middle class swing voters. (9/18)

ISSUE & DEBATE: MILITARY READINESS
Republican presidential candidate George W. Bush charges that the U.S. military declined during the Clinton/Gore administration. (9/14)

ISSUE & DEBATE: SURPLUS POLITICS
How will the politics of the surplus play in this year's election? (9/7)

A TAXING DEBATE
A report on the unsuccessful attempt by House Republicans to override the veto of the estate tax repeal. (9/7)

ISSUE & DEBATE: Rx FOR REFORM
Bush and Gore policy experts debate different views of a Medicare prescription drug benefit. (9/5)

BUSH ON THE ENVIRONMENT
A closer look at the Texas governor's record on environmental issues. (8/22)

GORE'S RECORD
A detailed look at the vice president's environmental record. (8/21)

LATE NIGHT NEWS
More people are getting their news from an unlikely source -- late night comedy shows. (8/17)

A LOOK DOWN DEMOCRACY ROW
A report on the efforts by some nonprofit organizations to capitalize on the media presence at the Los Angeles convention. (8/17)

THE DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM
Read the full text of the Democratic Party's position on key issues.

THE GOP PLATFORM
The GOP endorses a new "more upbeat" platform. Click for the full text. (7/31)

COURT POLITICS
July 13, 2000 -- How will the politics of the Supreme Court impact this year's presidential race?

GORE'S SCHOOL RECORD
July 7, 2000 -- A detailed examination of the education policies proposed by Vice President Gore and his past record.

BUSH'S SCHOOL RECORD
July 6, 2000 -- A closer look at the education policies under Gov. Bush and his proposals for the federal government.

HARRY BROWNE
July 5, 2000 -- The Libertarian party presidential nominee discusses his issues and philosophy.

RALPH NADER
June 30, 2000 -- Green Party presidential candidate Ralph Nader discusses his campaign with Jim Lehrer.
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Rx FOR REFORM
June 28, 2000 -- Kwame Holman reports on the debate in Congress over prescription drug coverage.
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ABORTION RULINGS
June 28, 2000 -- Two 5-4 decisions from the Supreme Court reignites the abortion issue.
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GORE INVESTIGATION
June 23, 2000 -- Shields and Gigot assess a potential investigation of the vice president's 1996 fundraising.
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RETIREMENT SAVINGS
June 20, 2000 -- Two senior campaign advisers discusses Gore and Bush's retirement plans.
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A DO-NOTHING CONGRESS?
June 6, 2000 -- What will Congress accomplish this election year? Kwame Holman reports.
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THE FLAG DEBATE
May 29, 2000 -- What does the confederate flag symbolize? Elizabeth Farnsworth leads a debate.
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THE SOCIAL SECURITY DEBATE
May 15, 2000 -- A look at the two candidates' debate over the future of Social Security.
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MARCHING MOMS
May 12, 2000 -- Hundreds of thousands march demanding Congress pass gun control.
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PRESCRIPTION FOR CHANGE?
April 12, 2000 -- House Republicans propose prescription drug coverage for Medicare beneficiaries.
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A NEW YORK GUNFIGHT
April 12, 2000 -- Betty Ann Bowser tells the story of what's happening in New York State, where the Republican governor has taken up the gun control mantle.
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BUDGET BATTLES
April 7, 2000 -- The budget surplus sparks a new kind of debate.
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GOT MILK PRICE SUPPORTS?
March 31, 2000 -- Kwame Holman reports on the brewing congressional fight over milk prices.
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THE FREE AIR TIME FIGHT
March 30, 2000 -- Media correspondent Terence Smith reports on the issue of free television air time for political candidates.
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THE BUSH LITERACY PROGRAM
March 29, 2000 -- Policy experts for Gore and Bush assess the Texas Governor's plan.
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REFORMING CAMPAIGNS
March 27, 2000 -- Both Vice President Al Gore and Texas Governor George W. Bush weighed in on the topic of campaign finance reform today. Will either candidate's plan work?
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REACHING A GUN DEAL
March 20, 2000 -- Gunmaker Smith & Wesson has agreed to install trigger locks on all new U.S. handguns.
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GOP: INSURGENCY VS. THE ESTABLISHMENT
Feb. 24, 2000 -- Four senior Republicans discuss the two lead candidates and their party's nomination process.
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GETTING NASTY
Feb. 22, 2000 -- Experts assess the growing negative tone in the campaign an its effect on voter turnout.
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McCAIN: MEDIA DARLING?
Feb. 14, 2000 -- The press gets extraordinary access to presidential candidate John McCain. Does that influence the coverage of his campaign?
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A CONSERVATIVE ESTIMATE
Feb. 9, 1999 -- The Republican presidential hopefuls battle over who can claim the conservative banner.
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AGENDA 2000
July '99 - Jan '00 -- In a series of interviews and through your e-mail response, the NewsHour gauged different people's ideas about what this election ought to be about.
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FINDING RELIGION
Dec. 24, 1999 -- A panel of regional editorial page editors discuss the role of religion in politics.
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DEMOCRATS: THE HEALTH CARE DEBATE
Nov. 25, 1999 -- Policy experts debate the competing health care proposals from former Senator Bill Bradley and Vice President Al Gore.
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THE RACE CARD
Oct. 27, 1999 -- Four participants in The NewsHour’s July 1998 program on race in America discuss the upcoming election.
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GOP: THE TAX DEBATE
Jan. 11, 2000 -- The Republican presidential candidates debated again last night, this time in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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1999 COVERAGE
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