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2006 MARCH FRIDAY, March 31, 2006 Immigration Debate Highlights Role of Low-skill Workers in U.S. The debate over immigration reform has called into question the role of low-wage workers in the U.S. economy. Two experts discuss the role of immigrants in filling important gaps in the American job market.    2009 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | 2005 - 1997 2006
	Center Gives Hope to Muscular Dystrophy Patients Children's National Medical Center in Washington, D.C. is doing pioneering research and treatment for muscular dystrophy using interdisciplinary teams of doctors and scientists focused on a common problem.      Immigration Threaten to Splinters GOP NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks debate the split among Republicans on immigration reform, the resignation of White House chief of staff Andrew Card and the guilty plea of a former aide to Rep. Tom DeLay, R-Texas.    Political Wrap Final Four Casts Spotlight on George Mason George Mason University was thrown into national prominence by making it to the NCAA men's basketball Final Four, but some argue that universities are chasing illusory athletic glory and, in the process, betraying their principle educational mission.   THURSDAY, March 30, 2006 American Reporter Jim Carroll Released in Iraq American reporter Jill Carroll spoke today in Baghdad after she was released from nearly three months in captivity. Following a background report, two colleagues discuss Carroll's release.    Iraq in Transition UAE and the United States Work to Mend Fences after the Failed Ports Deal Today a Senate committee began drafting legislation to change how business deals involving America's so-called "national security assets" are reviewed, in an effort to heal bruised relations between the United Arab Emirates and the United States. A report on the broader campaign to mend fences.   Mexico Looks At The U.S. Immigration Debate Mexico is paying close attention to the debate in Congress over immigration reform. Following a report on the ongoing Congressional debate, analysts consider how the political fight looks to those south of the American border.      House Minority Leader Pelosi Blasts GOP's Iraq Policy House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi discusses the Democratic plan for Iraq, immigration, and plans to take back the House of Representatives in November of 2006.      WEDNESDAY, March 29, 2006 Olmert Pledges to Move Israel Towards a Final Border Deal Ehud Olmert began building a coalition after winning Israel's election on promises to declare a final border for Israel even as the militant group Hamas assumed control of the Palestinian government. Regional experts consider the two development's impact on the peace process.    Israeli-Palestinian Conflict Drought Plagues Horn of Africa Drought and hunger are spreading quickly across east Africa, specifically in Somalia and Kenya, damaging the countryside and killing families. A report on the severity of the famine and ways that organizations are helping soothe the plight.   Students Help Rebuild Houses After Hurricane Katrina NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden reports on volunteer organizations helping to rebuild Biloxi, Miss., one of the places where teenagers are choosing to spend their spring break gutting homes damaged by Hurricane Katrina.    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast New Report Concludes Many Black Men Are Strugging in Amerca A report from the National Urban League concludes that many black Americans are struggling to live as well as white Americans. Ray Suarez reports on the plight of black men, who have not kept up with the income, health, education, civil justice and civic engagement of other groups.      TUESDAY, March 28, 2006 Card Steps Down as White House Chief of Staff President Bush announced that Chief of Staff Andrew Card would resign after five years on the job. Card will be replaced by Office Of Management and Budget Director and former Deputy Chief of Staff for policy Josh Bolten.      Supreme Court Hears Challenge to War Powers The Supreme Court heard arguments in the case of Salim Ahmed Hamdan who is charged with conspiring to commit acts of terror with al-Qaida. The case raises question about the jurisdiction of the federal courts, and the powers of the president in war time.    Supreme Court Watch French Labor Law Sparks Youth Riots Lindsey Hilsum of Independent Television News reports on clashes in the streets of France where a nationwide strike brought the country to a virtual standstill as more than 1 million people protested a new law making it easier for businesses to fire young workers.   Buchwald on Choosing How to Live and Die Eighty-year-old humorist and Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Art Buchwald is suffering from kidney failure. He recently made public his decision to forego dialysis that could possibly prolong his life, at what he considers too burdensome a cost. In the following interview, Buchwald discusses his life, death and laughter.      MONDAY, March 27, 2006 Moussaoui Offers Damning Testimony Against Self Facing the death penalty for his conviction in connection with the 9/11 attacks, Zacarias Moussaoui claimed a much wider role in the hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 people. His testimony could help bolster the federal government's argument that the French citizen should be exectued.      Analysts Discuss The Influence of Muqtada al-Sadr With followers in parliament and a powerful militia at his disposal, Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr's is vital to the future stability of Iraq. Two regional experts consider the growing importance of the popular leader.    Iraq in Transition Immigration Debate Pours onto the Streets The Senate debates an immigration bill already passed by the House, as protesters take to the streets around the country for a third straight day. Two experts debate the provisions being considered by the U.S. Senate.   FRIDAY, March 24, 2006 Clashes Grow in France Over Labor Law Police clashed with hundreds of students in Paris Thursday during demonstrations over new laws passed in French parliament last month. Two guests discuss the causes of the latest unrest in France.   American Iraqis Fear Civil War in Their Homeland Country Three years into a bloody battle for their homeland, the mood in the cafes where Iraqi exiles gather in Chicago remains somber. NewsHour correspondent Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW-Chicago reports on Iraqi-Americans' fears of civil war in Iraq.      Veterans of the Iraq War Discuss the Impact Three Years Later Four Iraq war veterans discuss their experiences in Iraq and their views on the war's impact three years after the initial U.S.-led invasion.    Iraq in Transition President Bush Launches New PR Offensive on Iraq Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the Iraq war's impact on politics and public opinion. The two columnists also discuss President Bush's public relations offensive, and the debate over an immigration bill in the House.    Political Wrap Dada Exhibit Revisits Controversial Artistic Movement It began as a challenge to art itself but ultimately became an enormously influential art movement. Jeffrey Brown reports on an exhibition of Dada art at Washington D.C.'s National Gallery.   THURSDAY, March 23, 2006 General Motors Announces Sale of Mortgage Division General Motors, the world's largest automaker, announced that it will sell a majority interest in its commercial mortgage division after it offered to buyout more than 115,000 hourly workers on Wednesday. Two guests discuss what this means for the future of General Motors and other auto companies.      Converted Christian Sentenced to Death in Afghanistan A 41-year-old Afghan, Abdul Rahman, was born a Muslim but was sentenced to death for converting to Christianity. Jeffrey Brown discusses the religious trial with Washington Post editor Pamela Constable.      P.S. 48 Struggles to Make The Grade NewsHour special correspondent for education John Merrow visits a highly praised New York City school that, due to regulations under No Child Left Behind Law, isn't making the grade.      Johnson-Sirleaf Describes Attempts to Come to Terms with Liberia's Violent Past Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf, Africa's first female president, discusses her hopes for Liberia and the pressure from the U.N., the U.S. and the European Union to extradite former Liberian President Charles Taylor.      WEDNESDAY, March 22, 2006 Two Days Of Killings Shake Iraq About 60 insurgents attacked a police station south of Baghdad Wednesday -- the second such attack in two days. Elsewhere in Baghdad, gunmen killed six Shiite pilgrims and wounded 50 others. Ray Suarez speaks with New York Times reporter Jeffrey Gettleman about the day's events in Iraq.      Media Coverage of the Ongoing Conflict in Iraq Draws Scrutiny President Bush expressed frustration with the media's coverage of the continuing violence in Iraq saying there was not enough coverage of U.S. efforts to rebuild the country. Two experts offer their analysis of the press coverage of the Iraq War.    Iraq in Transition Minnesota Tackles Tough Immigration Issues Immigrant communities have grown to record levels in Minneapolis and St. Paul in recent years. NewsHour correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro of Twin Cities Public Television reports on Republican Gov. Tim Pawlenty's crackdown on illegal immigration and the debate over the issue in Minnesota.      NATO Secretary-General Discusses Possible Role in Darfur Pressure has been mounting for the international community to take a larger role in ending the violence in the troubled Darfur region of western Sudan that many have labeled a genocide. NATO Secretary-General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer discusses what actions his organization may take in stabilizing the region.      Veteran David Botti Reflects on Going to War in April 2003 Marine Corps reservist and NewsHour desk assistant David Botti talks about his deployment to Iraq. Essays TUESDAY, March 21, 2006 President Bush Defends His Decisions in the Iraq War Hoping to boost public opinion, President Bush defended his decisions over the Iraq war Tuesday morning at a press conference. Two guests give an analysis of the President's speech and assess his stance on the future of Iraq.    Iraq in Transition Experts Discuss The President's Comments on Iraq President Bush took questions from the White House press corps Tuesday about Iraq, his Cabinet and the public's confidence in the administration, among other issues. Experts assess the president's efforts.      Search Effort Continues for Katrina's Missing Nearly seven months after Hurricane Katrina struck the Gulf Coast, 1,400 people are still missing. A report from Baton Rouge traces the continuing search for lost loved ones and the efforts to identify the dead bodies.    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Poet Reflects on the NewsHour's Honor Roll Wyatt Prunty, who served in the Vietnam war, was inspired to write a poem based on the NewsHour's Honor Roll of soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.    Iraq in Transition Poet Responds to Lists of Americans Killed in Iraq Poet and Vietnam veteran Wyatt Prunty responds in verse to the NewsHour's broadcast of photos of American soldiers killed in Iraq and Afghanistan.    NewsHour Poetry Series MONDAY, March 20, 2006 American Public Uncertain as Iraq War Enters its Fourth Year As public opinion surveys show growing disenchantment with the Iraq war, U.S. officials used the third anniversary to defend the continuing engagement. Zbigniew Brzezinski and Walter Russell Mead consider the state of America's support for the ongoing war.    Iraq in Transition Sentencing Trial for Moussaoui Resumes After Delay The sentencing trial of Zacarias Moussaoui, the only person charged in the 9/11 attacks, resumed Monday. Ray Suarez speaks with Laura Sullivan, a journalist covering the trial for National Public Radio, about the latest developments.      Pass Christian, Miss. Rebuilds After Katrina Private grants and state funding have allowed the Mississippi Gulf Coast town of Pass Christian to recreate itself. NewsHour correspondent Tom Bearden reports on a town in search of a new image after Hurricane Katrina.    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Upsets Mark Second Round of NCAA Tournament In college basketball's championship tournament this month, several teams considered underdogs beat their heavily favored rivals. Jeffrey Brown reports on the unpredictable March madness.      FRIDAY, March 17, 2006 Polls Show Decline In Support for War Jim Lehrer speaks with Andrew Kohut, director of the Pew Research Center for the People and the Press, about the latest poll numbers on how Americans view the war in Iraq.    Iraq in Transition Two Authors Question Prewar Decisions A new book by two military experts has found that the Bush administration misjudged the ferocity of the armed insurgency that would follow the initial fighting in the Iraq war. The two authors discuss their findings.    Iraq in Transition Discontent Continues to Grow with U.S. Handling of Iraq War Columnist Tom Oliphant and New York Times Columnist David Brooks discuss a new book critiquing the Bush administration's pre-war planning, the continued drop in American support for the president's Iraq policy, the Feingold censure measure and more from the week's news.    Political Wrap New FDA Cheif Inherits Old Problems The newly nominated commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration is being called upon to restore morale and confidence in the agency following its controversial handling of Vioxx and birth control known as Plan B. Two officials consider the state of the FDA.      THURSDAY, March 16, 2006 U.S. Mililtary Strike Targets Northern Iraq The U.S. military launched Thursday the largest air assault in Iraq since the war began three years ago. Ray Suarez discusses the latest offensive with Edward Wong of The New York Times in Baghdad.    Iraq in Transition New Offensive Appears to Target Insurgent Strongholds The U.S. military launched the largest air assault in Iraq since the war began three years ago. Experts discuss of the latest offensive and the implications on of the airstrike.    Iraq in Transition FCC Fines Stations for $3.6 Million for 'Indecent' Programs A government crackdown on indecent programming has resulted in a proposed fine of $3.6 million against dozens of CBS stations and affiliates -- a record penalty from the Federal Communications Commission. Two advocates debate the FCC's move.      India Works on Fertility Reversal After Tsunami NewsHour correspondent Fred de Sam Lazaro of Twin Cities Public Television reports from India on the effort to reverse sterilization, one of India's most common forms of birth control, for those who lost children in the tsunami.      India Works on Reversing Sterilizations Following Tsunami After the 2004 Asian tsunami wiped away a large segment of the Indian population, including many children, efforts began to help couples reverse sterilization procedures.   WEDNESDAY, March 15, 2006 Guest Worker Program at Heart of Immigration Fight The House of Representatives has passed a bill that would focus enforcement efforts on illegal workers, which would include building 700 miles of physical barriers along the Mexican border. The Senate is considering a plan to let undocumented workers stay in the country as "guest workers."      California Prisons Wary of Desegregation Plan After the Supreme Court ruled penal desegregation unconstitutional, California is slowly implementing a plan to integrate its racially segregated prisons.      Liberia's Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf Addresses Congress Liberian President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf addressed a joint session of congress, stressing Liberia's close historical ties to the United States.      Tensions High Over Iran Nuclear Program Weeks of tough rhetoric from U.S. and Iranian officials have brought international tensions over Iran's nuclear program to an all time high with neither side willing to negotiate or back down. Two regional experts discuss the state of the diplomatic standoff.    Tracking Nuclear Proliferation TUESDAY, March 14, 2006 Bloody Violence Marks Last 24 Hours in Iraq Iraqi police found within the last 24 hours the bodies of 87 Iraqis who had been shot execution-style. Reports indicate that they were apparently the victims of revenge killings by Shiites and Sunnis. Ray Suarez discusses the latest violence in Iraq with Washington Post Baghdad bureau chief Ellen Knickmeyer.    Iraq in Transition Despite Government Errors, Moussaoui Trial Continues A federal judge ruled that the government may continue seeking the death penalty in the trial of Zacarias Moussaoui despite reports that several witnesses were improperly coached by a government lawyer.      Congress Continues to Debate New Lobbying Rules NewsHour congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the quid pro quo of Washington lobbying and whether Congress will regulate lobbying practices.      Cowboy Poets Gather to Share Works Cowboy poets gather at the Western Folklife Center in Elko, Nevada to share stories in verse by and about the women and men who still live the western life of rodeos and ranching.      MONDAY, March 13, 2006 House Majority Leader Defends GOP Policies House Majority Leader John Boehner, R-Ohio, discusses lobbying reform, the Dubai ports management deal, the future of the Republican party, President Bush's popularity and the war in Iraq..      Milosevic Death Ends Chapter in Troubled Balkans Retired General Wesley Clark discusses the life of former Yugoslav president Slobodan Milosevic who died in the midst of a four-year trial for alleged war crimes in the Balkans.      McClatchy Co. Buys Knight Ridder Inc. A reports on Monday's deal by the McClatchy Co. to buy Knight-Ridder Inc., the second largest U.S. newspaper publisher, for about $4.5 billion in cash and stock. Experts consider the sale and what it says about the future of the newspaper industry.      FRIDAY, March 10, 2006 Companies, Countries Weigh Fallout from Dubai Ports Deal President Bush warned Friday of a potential international fallout after Thursday's announcement by Dubai Ports World that it would cede control of six U.S. ports. Two financial experts about what this announcement could mean for foreign investment in the United States.    Domestic Security Baltimore Port Safety Examined Ray Suarez reports from the port of Baltimore about the state of security at U.S. ports.    Domestic Security Political Shockwaves Continue from Dubai Ports Deal Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks speak with Jim Lehrer about the political and economical fallout from the U.S. Ports controversy, President Bush's trip to New Orleans and other leading stories from the week.    Political Wrap Scientists Discover 'Lost World' in New Guinea An international team of scientists travelled to the Foja Mountains in western New Guinea and found several new species of birds, frogs and plants.      THURSDAY, March 9, 2006 Dubai Ports Pledges to Transfer Ports to U.S. Entity Under intense political pressure, Dubai Ports World announced Thursday it would transfer the operations of its U.S. ports to an American firm. Two experts assess the political and business forces shaping Thursday's announcement and what may be next in the ongoing fight over the control of American ports.    Domestic Security Defense Blasts Fastow's Enron Trial Testimony Enron's former Chief Financial Officer Andrew Fastow acknowledged Thursday that he had no record of conversations that proved he and former executive Jeffrey Skilling made secret deals to hide losses and inflate earnings.      Dogs Join Search for Bodies in New Orleans NewsHour correspondent Betty Ann Bowser reports on specially trained dogs that search for those still missing in New Orleans.    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Knight Ridder Sale Hints at Shaky Future for Newspapers Thursday was the final day for companies to submit their financial plans for bids on the Knight Ridder Co., the nation's second largest newspaper chain. Jeffrey Brown gives a Media Unit report on the financial pressures at large newspaper chains.      WEDNESDAY, March 8, 2006 Port Deal Roils Republican Ranks House Republicans have drafted legislation that would block a Dubai company from managing several U.S. ports, despite President Bush's promise to veto any such measures. Republican Reps. Jack Kingston of Georgia and Darrell Issa of California discuss the developing chasm.    Domestic Security Iran Continues to Claim Civilian Pursuit of Nuclear Technology Julian Rush of Independent Television News reports from the port town of Bushehr in southern Iran on the country's argument for developing nuclear power.    Tracking Nuclear Proliferation President Bush Visits Gulf Coast NewsHour correspondent Kwame Holman describes President Bush's 10th trip to the Gulf Coast since Hurricane Katrina hit. He visited places in Louisiana and Mississippi on Wednesday.    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Domino Sugar Plant Reopens After Rebuilding from Hurricane Katrina Six months after Hurricane Katrina, Domino Sugar reopened its facilities after setting up temporary trailer parks to house its workers and their families.    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Famous Photographer Gordon Parks Dies at 93 Gordon Parks, the first black American photojournalist for Life magazine and the first leading black filmmaker with movies such as The Learning Tree and Shaft, died on Tuesday at his home in New York. He was 93.      TUESDAY, March 7, 2006 Fears Grow of Civil War in Iraq As violence and political instability continue in Iraq, there is a growing concern about the country descending into a full-scale civil war. Three guests discuss the security situation and the ongoing process to build a new government.    Iraq in Transition America's Efforts to Improve Math and Science in Schools NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels reports on new efforts to make American students competitive in math and science.      Fastow Testifies Against Former Enron Bosses Enron Corp.'s former chief financial officer Andrew Fastow took the stand in Houston Tuesday to testify against his former bosses. Ray Suarez discusses the Enron trial and Fastow's role as key witness with New York Times reporter Kurt Eichenwald.      MONDAY, March 6, 2006 ATT Proposes BellSouth Buyout Telecom giant AT&T is planning the acquisition of BellSouth Corp. in a $67 billion deal that would make AT&T the largest U.S. provider of telephone services.      High Court Rules in Favor of Military Recruitment on Campus The Supreme Court ruled unanimously that colleges that accept federal money must allow military recruiters on campus, despite some universities' objections to the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy on gays. Gwen Ifill discusses the ruling with Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal.    Supreme Court Watch California Levee Breaks After Rain Heavy rains Monday led to a small levee break in Sonoma County, California. In a Science Unit report, NewsHour correspondent Spencer Michels looks at California's Central Valley levee system.      FRIDAY, March 3, 2006 Presidential Visit Highlights Tenuous Pakistan Relationship President Bush visited Pakistan to meet with Pakistani President Pervez Musharaff, amid anti-American and anti-Western protests. Analysts discuss the current status of the Muslim country's relations with the United States.      Former CIA Official Derides Pre-War Intelligence Gwen Ifill discusses pre-war intelligence and what the Bush administration might have anticipated after the Iraq invasion with former senior CIA official Paul Pillar.    Iraq in Transition President Faces Katrina Fallout, Pakistani Protests Mark Shields and David Brooks speak with Jim Lehrer about Hurricane Katrina and the briefing video with President Bush, the president's trip to India and Pakistan and other leading stories from this week.    Political Wrap South Dakota Law Bans Most Types of Abortion South Dakota, already the state with the strictest abortion regulations, has passed a controversial law that prevents doctors from performing an abortion except in cases where the mother's life is in danger.      THURSDAY, March 2, 2006 U.S. and India Agree to Nuclear Partnership President Bush met with Indian Prime Minister Singh on Thursday and agreed to share nuclear technology despite reservations from some worried about the spread of atomic weapons. Three experts discuss if the deal will spur economic growth or reward a country that has opposed nuclear non-proliferation efforts.      Houston Struggles to Accomodate Katrina Evacuees NewsHour correspondent Lee Hochberg of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports on Houston's growing pains from sheltering more than 150,000 evacuees displaced by Hurricane Katrina    Rebuilding the Gulf Coast Bird Flu Spreads to Europe, Africa The deadly H5N1 strain of the bird flu has infected poultry and wild fowl in Asia, Africa and Europe raising fears that it could spark a global pandemic if it becomes easily transmittable from human to human. Two health officials discuss the recent outbreaks.    Bird Flu Photos From Civil Rights Era Published for First Time Jeffrey Brown reports on a Birmingham newspaper's first publishing of powerful protest and demonstration photos taken during the civil rights era. Brown speaks with a former intern who discovered the photos and the reporter who wrote the accompanying article.   WEDNESDAY, March 1, 2006 President Bush Makes Surprise Visit to Afghanistan President Bush makes a surprise visit to Afghanistan to meet with President Hamid Karzai and visit with U.S. troops. Following a report on the president's trip, two guests discuss America's role in rebuilding the war-torn land.      Saddam Admits to Ordering Killings At least 30 more Iraqis died in and around Baghdad even as Saddam Hussein, on trial for his actions while Iraqi leader, admitted his role in some of the main allegations against him. Gwen Ifill speaks to Edward Wong of The New York Times in Baghdad about the day's events.    Iraq in Transition Supreme Court Hears Texas Redistricting Case The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a controversial case centering on the Republican-lead redistricting in Texas that gave the GOP control of six seats in the U.S. House of Representatives.    Supreme Court Watch Senate Cracks Down on Mexican Border Crossings The Senate Judiciary Committee is set to start drafting comprehensive immigration reform with the hope of coming up with a plan that can gain a majority of votes in both houses of Congress. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on efforts to plug holes in the U.S.-Mexico border.   Museum Displays Charles Darwin's Discoveries A new exhibit at New York's American Museum of Natural History explores the life of Charles Darwin and how he developed his theories on evolution but repressed them for decades because he may have known how revolutionary they would become.
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