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	2009 2008 | 2007 December 4, 2008 Obama to Face Lengthy Foreign Policy To-Do List Recent attacks in Mumbai, India, mark the newest foreign policy issue that the incoming Obama administration will face, along with wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and other hotspots. So what are the foreign policy challenges facing the president-elect and what issues should he look at first? Experts answered your questions. Obama's Transition to Power November 26, 2008 Expert Advice for Surviving the Economic Crisis The economy has been in steady decline this year, effecting both Main Street and global markets. To better understand where we've been and where we're headed, Insider Forum looks back at some of the advice given by financial analysts, personal finance columnists and others.   November 10, 2008 Shields and Brooks Consider the Coming Obama Administration, Future of GOP American voters not only made history by electing Sen. Barack Obama the nation's first black president, but also handed Democrats big gains in both the House and Senate. So what will Washington look like in 2009 and how might it affect the new Obama administration? Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions.   November 6, 2008 Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election. Vote 2008 October 31, 2008 Amid Final Election Push, Amy Walter and Stu Rothenberg Answered Your Questions Presidential hopefuls Sens. Barack Obama and John McCain are engaged in a final campaign push, racing to battleground states like Ohio, Florida and Pennsylvania and issuing last-minute pitches to undecided voters. NewsHour regulars Amy Walter and Stuart Rothenberg answered your questions on the campaigns' homestretch. Vote 2008 October 17, 2008 Strategists Answered Your Questions and Look Ahead to November With less than three weeks left in the race to the White House, polls appear to indicate growing support for Sen. Barack Obama, fueled in large part by the worsening economy. So what can the campaigns do to close the deal with voters? Two party strategists answered your questions. Vote 2008 October 2, 2008 Personal Finance Columnists Answered Your Questions on the Wall Street Crisis In recent days, the Dow posted a record single-day drop and Washington Mutual was seized by the federal government as major Wall Street upheaval continues to unravel. But how will financial institution changes and Wall Street troubles impact your finances? Two columnists answered your questions.   September 17, 2008 Market Watchers Answered Your Questions on Consumer Impact of Financial Turmoil After a frantic weekend, financial giant Lehman Brothers filed for bankruptcy, Bank of America bought Merrill Lynch in a $50 billion deal, and the government bailed out AIG for $85 billion. Analysts and market watchers answered your questions about what it all means for your wallet.   September 15, 2008 Political Watchers Answered Your Questions on Battleground Virginia With the presidential election in full swing, the candidates are reaching out to voters in key battleground states -- including in Virginia, long considered a GOP stronghold. Two experts answered your questions on political changes in Virginia and its role in the election. Vote 2008 September 4, 2008 McCain Economic Adviser Pledges to Reduce Federal Budget, Cut Taxes During an Insider Forum on the last day of the Republican National Convention, Douglas Holtz-Eakin, senior economic adviser to Sen. John McCain, answered visitors' questions about efforts to balance the budget, limit the growth of government and cut taxes. Vote 2008 September 4, 2008 Historians Look at Both Parties as RNC Wraps Up Historians Richard Norton-Smith and Peniel Joseph sat down with Ray Suarez as the RNC enters its last day to talk about the changes in the Democratic and Republican parties. Vote 2008 September 3, 2008 Chairman of College Republicans Answered Your Questions on Youth Vote Charlie Smith is the national chairman of the College Republicans, a group which boasts over 250,000 members nationwide. He spoke with Ray Suarez about young conservatives. Vote 2008 September 2, 2008 Alaskan Reporter Answered Your Questions about Gov. Sarah Palin Anchorage Daily News columnist Michael Carey answered your questions on Alaskan Governor Sarah Palin's record in the state, her background and the controversy surrounding her pregnant teenage daughter. Vote 2008 September 1, 2008 Senior McCain Adviser Outlines Plan For RNC As Hurricane Gustav Hits Gulf Coast Adam Mendelsohn, senior adviser to Senator John McCain's campaign, talked with Ray Suarez about the abbreviated script for the RNC as news breaks that Governor Palin's 17-year old daughter is pregnant. Vote 2008 August 27, 2008 Mayor Gavin Newsom Answered Your Questions on Gay Marriage, Health Care San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom has gained national attention for his championing of sometimes controversial social issues like gay marriage and universal health care. Newsom recently launched an exploratory committee for Governor of California. While attending the Democratic National Convention, he answered your questions. Vote 2008 August 27, 2008 Mayor Ray Nagin Answered Your Questions on Approaching Hurricane, New Orleans Ray Nagin, the mayor of New Orleans, rose to the national stage because of his leadership after the 2005 Hurricane Katrina disaster -- and his sharp critiques of the federal government's reponse to the crisis. He answered your questions from the Democratic National Convention. Vote 2008 August 26, 2008 Bloggers Answered Your Questions on Covering Conventions, Politics Kety Esquivel is the founder and a blogger for Crossleft.org, a progressive Christian Web site. Liza Sabater is a blogger and the founder of culturekitchen.com. They answered your questions on the power of new media and the future of political news reporting. Vote 2008 August 25, 2008 Madeleine Albright Answered Your Questions on U.S. Foreign Policy, Obama Ticket With protesters calling for a firmer stand against the Iraq war and the selection of Senate foreign relations chair Sen. Joe Biden as Barack Obama's running mate, foreign policy is a top issue at the Democratic convention. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright answered your questions. Vote 2008 August 20, 2008 Filmmakers Answered Your Questions on 'The Judge and the General' The documentary "The Judge and the General" follows the investigation into the brutal murders of thousands of Chileans during the 1970s and 1980s. Filmmakers Elizabeth Farnsworth, a former NewsHour correspondent, and her co-producer and director Patricio Lanfranco answered your questions.   August 13, 2008 Experts Answered Questions on China's Olympic Moment The Olympics has proved a mixed blessing for China as protesters have sought to use the event to highlight disputes over China's rule of Tibet and other issues. So how do the Olympics fit into China's past and its future on the international stage? Two China watchers answer your questions. China Prepares for 2008 Olympics July 31, 2008 Jeff Smith Answers Your Questions on 'Bone' Comics Jeff Smith, the artist who draws the wildly popular "Bone" comics says he grew up hiding his drawings in math books. Now, his work is featured at the Wexler Center for the Arts in Columbus, Ohio, where he is based. He answered your questions on his craft.   July 14, 2008 Washington Post Reporter Answered Your Questions on Zimbabwe's Political Unrest In collaboration with Zimbabwean journalists, Washington Post reporter Craig Timberg reported on the turnabout that kept President Robert Mugabe of Zimbabwe in power after a campaign of violence was enacted against his opponents. Timberg answered your questions.   June 23, 2008 Legal Debate Over Gay Marriage Continues to Shift Thousands of same-sex couples are expected to wed in California this summer, after the state's Supreme Court overturned a ban on gay nuptials. So what is the national impact of the California ruling? And what are the legal challenges ahead? Two legal experts answered your questions on the law and gay marriage.   June 12, 2008 Shields and Brooks on the Obama-McCain Race With the lengthy Democratic primary campaign in the rear-view mirror, the focus turns to the presidential campaign showdown between Sen. Barack Obama and GOP Sen. John McCain. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks answered your questions on all things politics. 2008 Primaries May 28, 2008 Experts Answered Your Questions on Consumer Choices Amid High Gas Prices Gas prices are at an all time high and consumers are deciding whether they can afford to travel. So how are gas prices affecting Americans? And what are some of the money saving alternatives to driving? Two experts answered your questions.   May 5, 2008 Robert Hass Answered Your Questions on Modern Poetry Robert Hass won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize in Poetry for "Time and Materials," the first book of poetry since 1983 to win both a Pulitzer and the National Book Award. He answered your questions on his methods, favorite poets and the meaning of poetry. NewsHour Poetry Series April 30, 2008 Party Strategists Answered Questions on '08 Race Sen. Hillary Clinton scored a much-needed win in Pennsylvania, pushing the Democratic race further into the nominating calendar. So how should the Democratic Party - and the candidates - move forward? How will the campaign of presumptive GOP nominee Sen. John McCain be impacted? Two strategists answered your questions. 2008 Primaries April 25, 2008 Special for Students: Political Watchers Answered Questions on Democrats' Race While the Democratic primary race has broken both fundraising and voter-turnout records, it has also brought to light some of the confusing rules and regulations behind this summer's conventions. Two guests answered students' questions. 2008 Primaries April 15, 2008 Olympic Torch Ignites Protests of Chinese Policies A global Olympic torch tour has been met by protests against China, the host of the games. While China and others say the Olympics should not be politicized, protesters say they are trying to draw attention to China's rule over Tibet and its human rights record, among other issues. Two experts answered your questions.   April 2, 2008 Rubin Answered Your Questions on Afghanistan In the fall of 2007, New York Times Magazine contributing writer Elizabeth Rubin and photographer Lynsey Addario shadowed U.S. forces in the Korengal Valley in northeastern Afghanistan, an area known for its insurgency. Rubin answered your questions on Afghanistan and her reporting trip. Afghanistan and the War on Terror March 26, 2008 Paul Solman Answered Your Questions on Recent Economic Turmoil Amid an investment bank bailout, the falling dollar value, soaring oil prices, inflation fears and a wave of home foreclosures, recent economic news around the world has been both troubling and complex. Paul Solman answered your questions on the current economic crisis.   March 19, 2008 Democratic Party Veterans Answered Questions on the '08 Nominating Race Sens. Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama are engaged in an unpredictable -- and historic -- race for the Democratic presidential nomination. Democratic party veterans Rev. Jesse Jackson and Leon Panetta answered your questions on the road ahead for the two candidates. 2008 Primaries March 12, 2008 Experts Answered Your Questions on Slumping Job Markets and Economic Woes The government reported last week that the U.S. economy shed 63,000 jobs in February -- marking the second straight month of job cuts and offering the latest evidence that the economy's losses are spreading to the job market. Two economists answered your questions.   March 5, 2008 Experts Answered Your Questions on Russia's Politics On March 2, Russians headed to the polls and overwhelmingly elected Dmitri Medvedev, the candidate endorsed by current Russian president Vladimir Putin, as the new president. Putin stands to become prime minister, a position of significant power. Two experts on Russian politics answered your questions.   February 27, 2008 Media Experts Answered Questions on Election Coverage Throughout the primary election cycle, news organizations have covered the ups and downs of the races and the candidates' records -- drawing reactions from campaigns and critics alike. Two media experts answered your questions on the media's coverage of the presidential primaries. 2008 Primaries February 20, 2008 Legal Experts Answered Your Questions on Sept. 11 Trials The Pentagon recently charged six Guantanamo detainees with crimes tied to the Sept. 11 attacks. They will now face trial by a military commission that could sentence them to death. Two legal experts answer your questions on the road ahead for the Sept. 11 trials and the debate over how the law applies to detainees. Domestic Security February 13, 2008 U.N. Envoy Answers Questions on Darfur Crisis After years of violence, the situation in Darfur continues to deteriorate, United Nations officials have said. Experts estimate that 200,000 people have died and nearly 2.5 million have been displaced. U.N. envoy to Darfur Jan Eliasson answered your questions on the Darfur crisis and the international role in the region.   February 6, 2008 Political Experts Answered Questions on Super Tuesday Super Tuesday has come and gone. Although Sen. John McCain emerged as the candidate to beat in the GOP field, the Democratic nomination is still up in the air -- leaving the 2008 nominating race far from over. Two political experts answered your questions on the Super Tuesday results and the road ahead. 2008 Primaries January 30, 2008 Shields, Brooks Answered Your Questions on '08 Race The political season is in full swing and the GOP and Democratic hopefuls are scrambling for voter support amid an unpredictable nominating season. NewsHour analysts syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks answered your questions about the race so far.   January 23, 2008 Economists Answered Your Questions on Volatile Markets Reacting to unsteady stocks in both U.S. and global markets, the Federal Reserve cut the benchmark interest rate by three quarters of a percentage point Tuesday. The move comes a week after both Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke and President Bush called for a short-term stimulus package to boost the economy.   January 16, 2008 Alzheimer's Patients Describe Life with Disease Some 5 million Americans are estimated to live with Alzheimer's disease -- a degenerative brain illness that progressively attacks neurons. Alzheimer's is usually diagnosed in people 65 and older but with new advances, people as young as 45 are being diagnosed with the disease.   January 9, 2008 Historians Discuss the '08 Presidential Primaries Senators John McCain and Hillary Clinton captured New Hampshire on Tuesday, beating out chief rivals in the state. Why do Iowa and New Hampshire hold their pivotal spots in the presidential race and what is the significance of this year's accelerated nominating calendar? Presidential historians answered your questions. 2008 Primaries
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