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All Rights Reserved.Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:37 ESTFri, 10 Feb 2012 21:55:37 ESThttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_podcastnewsmaker.jpg<itunes:category text="News & Politics"></itunes:category> <itunes:category text="Politics"></itunes:category> <itunes:category text="International"></itunes:category> <itunes:category text="Public Radio"></itunes:category> NoNews, NewsHour, Daily, Iraq, Politics, Congress, President, Bush, Capitol, Senate, Election, Campaign, War, Israel, Middle East, Analysis, Law, Supreme Court, Federal, Government, Defense, Business, Economy, Current Events, Television, Radio, MediaPBS NewsHouronlineda@newshour.orgPBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/contraception_02-10.htmlFri, 10 Feb 2012 18:03:00 ESTIn an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.In an abrupt shift in policy Friday, President Obama backtracked some, announcing that religious employers would not be required to offer free birth control to employees after all. Instead the burden would be on insurers. Ray Suarez and Secretary of Health and Human Services Kathleen Sebelius discuss the president's new plan.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/10/20120210_contraception.mp312:17PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/jan-june12/monti2intervie_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:35:00 ESTIn an interview with Margaret Warner in Rome, Italy's Premier Mario Monti said now is the time to start focusing on "how collectively we can achieve more growth in Europe." Monti also said "old phantoms" of resentment between the North and South of Europe had reemerged in light of the euro zone crisis.In an interview with Margaret Warner in Rome, Italy's Premier Mario Monti said now is the time to start focusing on "how collectively we can achieve more growth in Europe." Monti also said "old phantoms" of resentment between the North and South of Europe had reemerged in light of the euro zone crisis.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_monti.mp309:56PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/axelrod_02-07.htmlTue, 07 Feb 2012 18:16:00 ESTPresident Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.President Obama's senior campaign strategist David Axelrod spoke with Judy Woodruff about the president's re-election campaign, the new Priorities USA Action super PAC run by former administration staffers, efforts to create jobs and the administration's ruling on contraceptives that created a firestorm among religious leaders.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/07/20120207_axelrod.mp309:42PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/johnboehner_02-06.htmlMon, 06 Feb 2012 18:16:00 ESTIn an interview Monday with the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff, Speaker of the House John Boehner said that Congress gets along most of the time and that disagreements mostly occur over major bills. He also discussed his relationship with President Obama, the race for the GOP presidential nomination and the chances of a deficit deal.In an interview Monday with the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff, Speaker of the House John Boehner said that Congress gets along most of the time and that disagreements mostly occur over major bills. He also discussed his relationship with President Obama, the race for the GOP presidential nomination and the chances of a deficit deal.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/02/06/20120206_boehner.mp312:59PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/richardcordray_01-23.htmlMon, 23 Jan 2012 18:45:00 ESTEconomics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes the tough-on-crime former Ohio attorney general and former "Jeopardy" champ about his appointment's legality, his plans to police financial firms and some Bible trivia.Economics correspondent Paul Solman examines the controversial appointment of Richard Cordray to lead the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Paul quizzes the tough-on-crime former Ohio attorney general and former "Jeopardy" champ about his appointment's legality, his plans to police financial firms and some Bible trivia.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/23/20120123_richardcordray.mp307:40PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june12/abdullah2_01-19.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:35:00 ESTKing Abdullah II of Jordan, the first Arab leader to urge President Assad to step down, sat down with Margaret Warner Thursday to discuss his expectation of more killings in Syria, the Arab League's role in quelling unrest there as well as the latest Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative and reforms within his own kingdom.King Abdullah II of Jordan, the first Arab leader to urge President Assad to step down, sat down with Margaret Warner Thursday to discuss his expectation of more killings in Syria, the Arab League's role in quelling unrest there as well as the latest Israeli-Palestinian peace initiative and reforms within his own kingdom.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/19/20120119_abdullah2.mp310:40PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/gingrich_01-19.htmlThu, 19 Jan 2012 18:06:00 ESTGOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich sat down with Gwen Ifill Thursday in South Carolina after Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced his endorsement of the former speaker of the House. Gingrich discussed his momentum ahead of Saturday's primary, and said his candidacy was the only "practical vote" to stop a Mitt Romney nomination.GOP presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich sat down with Gwen Ifill Thursday in South Carolina after Texas Gov. Rick Perry announced his endorsement of the former speaker of the House. Gingrich discussed his momentum ahead of Saturday's primary, and said his candidacy was the only "practical vote" to stop a Mitt Romney nomination.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/19/20120119_gingrich.mp311:27PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june12/huntsman_01-05.htmlThu, 05 Jan 2012 18:33:00 ESTGOP presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said he's optimistic about next week's primary in New Hampshire -- a state he's staked his entire candidacy on so far. Gwen Ifill spoke with Huntsman in Manchester.GOP presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said he's optimistic about next week's primary in New Hampshire -- a state he's staked his entire candidacy on so far. Gwen Ifill spoke with Huntsman in Manchester.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2012/01/05/20120105_huntsman.mp308:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/july-dec11/clinton_12-14.htmlWed, 14 Dec 2011 18:17:00 ESTOn Wednesday, Secretary of State Clinton spoke with Jim Lehrer about how foreign policy decisions can tie into economic and job growth. Their discussion was part of the "Innovation and the Global Marketplace" symposium in Washington, hosted in partnership with Intel, The Innovation Economy and The Aspen Institute.On Wednesday, Secretary of State Clinton spoke with Jim Lehrer about how foreign policy decisions can tie into economic and job growth. Their discussion was part of the "Innovation and the Global Marketplace" symposium in Washington, hosted in partnership with Intel, The Innovation Economy and The Aspen Institute.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/12/14/20111214_clinton.mp309:23PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/eu2_12-12.htmlMon, 12 Dec 2011 18:45:00 ESTIn an interview with Jeff Brown, British Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses his country's decision last week to reject an agreement aimed at fixing Europe's debt crisis.In an interview with Jeff Brown, British Foreign Secretary William Hague discusses his country's decision last week to reject an agreement aimed at fixing Europe's debt crisis.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/12/12/20111212_euro2.mp308:51PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/usps_12-05.htmlMon, 05 Dec 2011 18:02:00 ESTThe likelihood that a stamped letter could reach its destination by the next day will be virtually eliminated due to billions in U.S. Postal Service cuts announced Monday. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the cuts and what's next for the postal service and its customers.The likelihood that a stamped letter could reach its destination by the next day will be virtually eliminated due to billions in U.S. Postal Service cuts announced Monday. Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe joins Gwen Ifill to discuss the cuts and what's next for the postal service and its customers. http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/12/05/20111205_usps.mp309:02PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/bachmann_11-23.htmlWed, 23 Nov 2011 18:19:00 ESTIn an interview Wednesday with Jeffrey Brown, GOP presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., discussed her GOP rivals' views on immigration, her choice of language on the campaign trail, what the U.S. should do with enemy combatants and criticized the Obama administration for its handling of Solyndra's loan guarantee.In an interview Wednesday with Jeffrey Brown, GOP presidential hopeful Rep. Michele Bachmann, R-Minn., discussed her GOP rivals' views on immigration, her choice of language on the campaign trail, what the U.S. should do with enemy combatants and criticized the Obama administration for its handling of Solyndra's loan guarantee.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/11/23/20111123_bachmann.mp311:39PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/hermancain_10-31.htmlMon, 31 Oct 2011 18:03:00 ESTIn an interview with Judy Woodruff, Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Monday that allegations that he sexually harassed two women were "baffling" and, that in his opinion, his behavior had not been inappropriate. He also discussed his foreign policy plans and his 9-9-9 tax plan.In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Republican presidential hopeful Herman Cain said Monday that allegations that he sexually harassed two women were "baffling" and, that in his opinion, his behavior had not been inappropriate. He also discussed his foreign policy plans and his 9-9-9 tax plan.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/10/31/20111031_cain.mp314:20PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/uawpresident_10-26.htmlWed, 26 Oct 2011 18:26:00 ESTChrysler's workers on Wednesday became the last of the Big Three to ratify a new four-year labor contract. United Auto Workers officials fought hard to get members to OK the contracts after several major plants voted against the deals. UAW President Bob King discusses the contract and state of the industry with Jeffrey Brown.Chrysler's workers on Wednesday became the last of the Big Three to ratify a new four-year labor contract. United Auto Workers officials fought hard to get members to OK the contracts after several major plants voted against the deals. UAW President Bob King discusses the contract and state of the industry with Jeffrey Brown.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/10/26/20111026_uawpresident.mp308:24PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/romney_10-07.htmlFri, 07 Oct 2011 18:28:00 ESTAfter outlining his foreign policy proposals Friday in South Carolina, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his vision for a new "American century," how he would handle relations with Israel, President Obama's jobs bill and his opponents economic plans.After outlining his foreign policy proposals Friday in South Carolina, Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney sat down with Judy Woodruff to discuss his vision for a new "American century," how he would handle relations with Israel, President Obama's jobs bill and his opponents economic plans.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/10/07/20111007_romney.mp312:42PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/johnbrennan_09-07.htmlWed, 07 Sep 2011 18:35:00 ESTIn an interview with Judy Woodruff, White House Chief Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan discusses the strength of al-Qaida after the death or capture of high-level leaders and the difficult-to-detect threat of homegrown terror.In an interview with Judy Woodruff, White House Chief Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan discusses the strength of al-Qaida after the death or capture of high-level leaders and the difficult-to-detect threat of homegrown terror.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/09/07/20110907_brennan.mp311:37PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/huntsman_08-25.htmlThu, 25 Aug 2011 18:41:00 ESTIn an interview Thursday with Jeffrey Brown, presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said that wealthy Americans will need to share sacrifices to help get the U.S. economy back on track. He also discussed the latest developments in Libya, extending the payroll tax cuts and his rivals for the Republican nomination.In an interview Thursday with Jeffrey Brown, presidential hopeful and former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman said that wealthy Americans will need to share sacrifices to help get the U.S. economy back on track. He also discussed the latest developments in Libya, extending the payroll tax cuts and his rivals for the Republican nomination.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/08/25/20110825_huntsman.mp314:51PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/government_programs/july-dec11/bloomberg_08-04.htmlThu, 04 Aug 2011 18:46:00 ESTNew York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a $127 million, three-year plan to coordinate city agencies and efforts with a goal of reducing disparities between young black and Latino men and the rest of the population. Jeffrey Brown discusses the new program with Bloomberg, who will contribute $30 million of his own money.New York City's Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a $127 million, three-year plan to coordinate city agencies and efforts with a goal of reducing disparities between young black and Latino men and the rest of the population. Jeffrey Brown discusses the new program with Bloomberg, who will contribute $30 million of his own money.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/08/04/20110804_bloomberg.mp309:45PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/business/july-dec11/lagarde2_07-28.htmlThu, 28 Jul 2011 18:25:00 ESTIn a newsmaker interview with Margaret Warner on Thursday, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Christine Lagarde, discusses the U.S. debt ceiling debate and the current state of the eurozone's economic struggles.In a newsmaker interview with Margaret Warner on Thursday, the International Monetary Fund's managing director, Christine Lagarde, discusses the U.S. debt ceiling debate and the current state of the eurozone's economic struggles.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/07/28/20110728_lagarde2.mp309:41PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec11/debt_07-27.htmlWed, 27 Jul 2011 18:03:00 ESTA vote on Speaker Boehner's debt plan was delayed until Thursday after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the bill would cut $850 billion instead of the promised $1.2 trillion. Gwen Ifill discusses the ongoing stalemate with President Obama's senior political adviser, David Plouffe, and Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill.A vote on Speaker Boehner's debt plan was delayed until Thursday after the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the bill would cut $850 billion instead of the promised $1.2 trillion. Gwen Ifill discusses the ongoing stalemate with President Obama's senior political adviser, David Plouffe, and Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Ill.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/07/27/20110727_debt.mp319:28PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/daley_06-30.htmlThu, 30 Jun 2011 18:18:00 ESTWhite House Chief of Staff Bill Daley speaks with Jeffrey Brown about stalled debt talks and President Obama scolding Congress in his Wednesday news conference.White House Chief of Staff Bill Daley speaks with Jeffrey Brown about stalled debt talks and President Obama scolding Congress in his Wednesday news conference.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/06/30/20110630_daley.mp311:48PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/gates_06-23.htmlThu, 23 Jun 2011 18:20:00 ESTIn an interview Thursday with Jim Lehrer, outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed President Obama's new timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, how he would define success in that war and the chances of a negotiated settlement with the Taliban plus the U.S. role in Libya and his tenure at the Pentagon.In an interview Thursday with Jim Lehrer, outgoing Defense Secretary Robert Gates discussed President Obama's new timetable for U.S. troop withdrawal from Afghanistan, how he would define success in that war and the chances of a negotiated settlement with the Taliban plus the U.S. role in Libya and his tenure at the Pentagon.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/06/23/20110623_Gates.mp316:31PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/harryreid_06-17.htmlFri, 17 Jun 2011 18:03:00 ESTSenate Majority Leader Harry Reid told Jim Lehrer Friday that he's confident that President Obama will soon announce a "substantial" withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. He also stood by the president's assertion that the War Powers Act does not apply to the mission in Libya and thus, does not need congressional approval.Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid told Jim Lehrer Friday that he's confident that President Obama will soon announce a "substantial" withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. He also stood by the president's assertion that the War Powers Act does not apply to the mission in Libya and thus, does not need congressional approval.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/06/17/20110617_reid.mp312:34PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/napolitano_05-13.htmlFri, 13 May 2011 18:19:00 ESTIn a newsmaker interview with Judy Woodruff on Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses what impact the death of Osama bin Laden will have on security in the U.S.In a newsmaker interview with Judy Woodruff on Friday, Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses what impact the death of Osama bin Laden will have on security in the U.S.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/05/13/20110513_napolitano.mp308:50PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/mcconnell_05-12.htmlThu, 12 May 2011 18:08:00 ESTIn a newsmaker interview with Jim Lehrer on Thursday, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell discusses what's next for budget talks and other spending issues.In a newsmaker interview with Jim Lehrer on Thursday, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell discusses what's next for budget talks and other spending issues.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/05/12/20110512_2_mcconnell.mp313:03PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/terrorism/jan-june11/panetta_05-03.htmlTue, 03 May 2011 18:07:00 ESTIn a newsmaker interview with Jim Lehrer on Tuesday, CIA Director Leon Panetta described the tension of waiting for the final outcome of the U.S. Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, plus the preparations for the assault and what uncertainties President Obama faced in deciding to OK the attack.In a newsmaker interview with Jim Lehrer on Tuesday, CIA Director Leon Panetta described the tension of waiting for the final outcome of the U.S. Navy SEAL raid on Osama bin Laden's compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan, plus the preparations for the assault and what uncertainties President Obama faced in deciding to OK the attack.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/05/03/20110503_panetta.mp311:51PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/transportation/jan-june11/raylahood_04-20.htmlWed, 20 Apr 2011 18:17:00 ESTFederal officials moved to dispel new air-travel safety concerns after a military plane carrying first lady Michelle Obama breached the safety zone of another plane landing ahead of it. Gwen Ifill talks to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the latest in a series of incidents involving air-traffic controllers.Federal officials moved to dispel new air-travel safety concerns after a military plane carrying first lady Michelle Obama breached the safety zone of another plane landing ahead of it. Gwen Ifill talks to Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood about the latest in a series of incidents involving air-traffic controllers.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/04/20/20110420_lahood.mp309:03PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/geithner_04-13.htmlWed, 13 Apr 2011 18:08:00 ESTPresident Obama spelled out his plan Wednesday for cutting the deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner speaks with Jim Lehrer about the president's budget goals and the likelihood of getting cooperation from congressional Republicans.President Obama spelled out his plan Wednesday for cutting the deficit by $4 trillion over 12 years. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner speaks with Jim Lehrer about the president's budget goals and the likelihood of getting cooperation from congressional Republicans.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/04/13/20110413_geithner.mp310:22PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/world/jan-june11/libya2_03-18.htmlFri, 18 Mar 2011 18:09:00 ESTRay Suarez talks with United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice about the U.N. Security Council's vote on Thursday authorizing no-fly zones and "all necessary means" to halt attacks against opposition forces by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's troops.Ray Suarez talks with United Nations Ambassador Susan Rice about the U.N. Security Council's vote on Thursday authorizing no-fly zones and "all necessary means" to halt attacks against opposition forces by Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's troops.http://newshour-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/03/18/20110318_libya2a.mp305:01PBS NewsHourhttp://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/jan-june11/mcdonnell_03-09.htmlWed, 09 Mar 2011 18:32:00 ESTMargaret Warner talks with Republican Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell about the continued stalemate across the country between state legislatures and public-employee unions over benefit cuts, collective bargaining and budget deficits.Margaret Warner talks with Republican Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell about the continued stalemate across the country between state legislatures and public-employee unions over benefit cuts, collective bargaining and budget deficits.http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2011/03/09/mcdonnell.mp308:09