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July 10, 2009
Brooks, Marcus Mull Court Politics, Health Care Reform
Columnists Ruth Marcus and David Brooks discuss top political news, including next week's hearings on Sonia Sotomayor's Supreme Court nomination, the pace of health care reform and President Obama's trip abroad.
   
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| July 10, 2009
The Confirmation of Sotomayor
The Senate judiciary panel will begin considering President Barack Obama's nomination of Sonia Sotomayor to the Supreme Court on Monday, July 13. If confirmed, Sotomayor, a federal appeals court judge, would be the first Hispanic female justice to sit on the Supreme Court.
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| July 10, 2009
Reporter's Podcast: What's Next for America's Role in the World?
As many things become global -- trade, communications, the economy -- the question arises of how long the United States can remain No. 1 in a globalized world. This Reporter's Podcast gets two perspectives.
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| July 10, 2009
Health Care Reform Faces Resistance from Republicans, Democrats in Congress
President Barack Obama reiterated his goal of signing health care legislation by October this week, but his plans are facing resistance from members of his own party in Congress. NewsHour Health Correspondent Betty Ann Bowser recaps the week's news.
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| July 9, 2009
As Troops Continue Afghan Offensive, Focus Turns to Civilian Outreach
U.S. Marines pushed further into the Helmand province in southern Afghanistan this week, as word came of a truck bombing in a village south of Kabul that killed at least two dozen people. A Washington Post reporter gives an update on the military efforts and the bombing.
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| July 9, 2009
Still-simmering Political Tensions Resurface in Iran
Iranians returned to the streets of Tehran Thursday to protest a disputed presidential vote. Analysts assess the latest developments.
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| July 9, 2009
After 10 Days of Peace, Tension Returns to the Streets of Tehran
Marking the 10 year anniversary of a violent crackdown against student demonstrators, Iranians returned to the streets of Tehran Thursday to protest a disputed presidential vote. Kwame Holman reports.
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| July 9, 2009
Other News: Bombings Kill Nearly 60 Iraqis
In other news, nearly 60 Iraqis were killed in a series of bombings, and some two million Pakistani refugees will be allowed to return home after fleeing from a Taliban offensive.
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| July 9, 2009
G-8 Leaders Take New Steps to Curb Global Warming
As the G-8 summit wrapped up, President Obama and other leaders discussed new goals to limit climate change and assessed the unrest in Iran. Margaret Warner reports from the scene.
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| July 9, 2009
G-8 Leaders Agree to Global Emissions Reduction Goal
The Group of Eight leaders of industrialized nations agreed at a meeting in Italy to support a goal of cutting global emissions by 50 percent by 2050 and of cutting emissions in developed countries by 80 percent "in aggregate."
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| July 9, 2009
G-8 Tackles Climate, Economic Growth in Italy
Leaders from the Group of Eight -- United States, Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and Russia -- met in L'Aquila, Italy, July 8-9 to discuss the global economic recession, greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets, and various foreign policy matters.
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| July 9, 2009
String of Bombs in Iraq Highlight Security Challenges
More than 40 people died in series of bomb attacks across Iraq Thursday, as the country continues its struggle to improve security.
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| July 8, 2009
Questions Surface on Impact of Stimulus Plan
Five months after President Obama signed the $787 billion stimulus package, some of the money has begun making its way to states. Experts measure the impact the funds have had on local communities.
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| July 8, 2009
At G-8, Small Steps on Emissions, Economic Recovery
Leaders of the Group of Eight industrialized nations gathered in Italy on Wednesday to assess risks to the global economy and other key issues at their annual meeting. Margaret Warner reports from the summit.
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| July 8, 2009
Other News: Chinese Troops Move to Halt Ethnic Violence
In other news, Chinese troops moved into the Xinjiang Province to stop the ethnic rioting that has left 156 dead since Sunday, and North Korean leader Kim Jong Il has appeared in public for the first time since last April.
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| July 8, 2009
Cyber Attacks on Governments
On the Fourth of July, cyber attacks started targeting computers at the White House, the Pentagon and other major U.S. government agencies. The New York Stock Exchange and the South Korean government were also targets. Who and what are behind the attacks? Two experts take your questions.
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| July 8, 2009
Hospitals Vow Cost Cuts Amid Concerns on Reform's Price Tag
Three major hospital organizations joined the effort to cut medical costs and agreed to contribute $155 billion over the next 10 years to the cost of health care reform. Betty Ann Bowser reports.
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| July 8, 2009
U.S. Hospitals Offer $155 Billion for Health Reform
Three major hospital associations have cut a deal with the Senate Finance Committee and the Obama administration to contribute about $155 billion over 10 years to the cost of health care reform, Vice President Biden announced Wednesday.
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| July 7, 2009
Obama Administration Plans to Expand Research Funding for Older Stem Cell Lines
An Obama administration plan released Monday would expand federal funding of stem cell research to older lines of stem cells previously ineligible for such financing. Jeffrey Brown reports.
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| July 7, 2009
Tensions Remain High in China Following Deadly Riots
Protests continued in Western China Tuesday following deadly clashes on Sunday between the region's Muslim Uighurs and Han Chinese. Analysts examine the roots of the unrest with Judy Woodruff.
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| July 7, 2009
Other News: Stocks Drop on Economic Recovery Doubts
In other news, stocks dipped to their lowest levels in more than two months on doubts about the strength of the economic recovery, and the president of Costa Rica agreed to mediate the political crisis in Honduras.
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| July 7, 2009
China Struggles to Quell Ethnic Violence
The Chinese government imposed a curfew, and deployed paramilitary forces on Tuesday in response to ongoing ethnic violence between Muslim Uighurs and Han Chinese. ITN correspondent Ian Williams reports.
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| July 7, 2009
Obama Appeals for Stronger Partnership with Russia
Stressing "common interests," President Obama made the case Tuesday for a renewed spirit of cooperation between the United States and Russia. Margaret Warner speaks with Gwen Ifill from Moscow.
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| July 7, 2009
China Imposes Curfew to Fight Ethnic Unrest
The Chinese government declared a curfew Tuesday in northwestern China to combat the continued ethnic violence erupting between Han Chinese and Muslim Uighurs.
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| July 7, 2009
Obama Calls for Stronger U.S.-Russian Relationship
As he wraps up his two-day trip to Moscow, President Barack Obama urged the resetting of the U.S.-Russian relationship while citing the common interests that could form the basis for stronger political and economic ties.
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| July 6, 2009
McNamara's Life Marked by Complex Vietnam Legacy
Robert McNamara, one of the primary architects of the Vietnam War, died Monday at age 93. Jim Lehrer talks to Deborah Shapely, the author of a McNamara biography, and Errol Morris, the documentarian who made "Fog of War" about the former defense chief's legacy.
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| July 6, 2009
Diplomats Search for Political Solution to Honduras Standoff
Amid continuing protests in support of deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya, diplomats are attempting to negotiate a peaceful resolution with the country's new leader. A New York Times reporter gives an update on the situation.
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| July 6, 2009
Ousted President Attempts Return to Honduras Amid Continued Protests
Gwen Ifill reports on the ongoing political standoff in Honduras, where protests continued following the ouster of President Manuel Zelaya, who made an unsuccessful attempt to return Sunday.
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| July 6, 2009
Other News: Seven U.S. Troops Killed in Afghanistan
In other news, seven U.S. troops were killed in deadly attacks across Afghanistan, and 165 people have been killed during riots in China.
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| July 6, 2009
U.S., Russia Unveil Plan for Nuclear Cuts at Summit
President Barack Obama met with Russian leaders Monday to push for progress on arms control and other issues. Margaret Warner reports from the opening day of the Moscow summit.
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| July 6, 2009
Obama Leadership Faces Test at Moscow Summit
President Barack Obama opened a U.S.-Russia summit in Moscow Monday with a prediction of "extraordinary progress" in the areas of nuclear arms reduction and other key bilateral issues.
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| July 6, 2009
Judge OKs Plan to Sell GM Assets; Appeal Looms
A New York judge has approved General Motors Corp.'s bankruptcy sale in a move that will allow the company's most-profitable assets to quickly emerge from bankruptcy protection under government ownership.
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| July 3, 2009
Palin Resignation, Minnesota Senate Election Resolution Top Week's News
Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson mull Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's surprise resignation announcement and the Minnesota Supreme Court's ruling that Democrat Al Franken defeated Republican Norm Coleman for a U.S. Senate seat.
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| July 3, 2009
Russian Foreign Minister Sees 'Improvement' in U.S.-Russian Relations
In the last of a series of reports from Russia, Margaret Warner talks with Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov about the future of U.S.-Russian relations, last year's Georgian war, and negotiating a nuclear arms treaty.
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| July 3, 2009
Other News: Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin Resigns
In other news, Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin announced her resignation effective later this month, and officials in Pakistan reported that 17 people were killed in a U.S. drone aircraft attack targeting members of the Taliban.
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| July 3, 2009
Russia Strives to Maintain Economic Momentum Amid Shifting Political Landscape
Margaret Warner filed a series of reports about Russia's political and economic climate in conjunction with President Barack Obama's visit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on July 6. Here, she answers some viewers' questions about her reporting trip.
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| July 3, 2009
Sarah Palin Rattles Political Establishment with Surprise Resignation
Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced she's resigning later this month, instead of seeking re-election next year.
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| July 2, 2009
In Russia, Unhealthy Habits Make Funerals Outpace Births
In her latest report from Russia, Margaret Warner takes a look at the health and well-being of the Russian people, including the low life expectancy for adult males.
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| July 2, 2009
In Honduras, Controversy Grows over Questions that Presidential Ouster is a Coup
In Honduras, the controversy grows over the question: was the presidential ouster a classic coup, or simply an attempt to uphold the Constitution? Experts debate over the issues.
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| July 2, 2009
New Honduran President Tries to Restore Order as Opposition Mounts
Supporters of ousted Honduran President Manuel Zelaya took to the streets of Tegucigalpa, as the new president began appointing Cabinet members and boosted efforts to maintain order.
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| July 2, 2009
As U.S. Troops Mount Offensive in Afghanistan, New Strategy Is Tested
U.S. Marines marked the start of a new offensive in Afghanistan Thursday, as part of the Obama administration's efforts to stabilize the Afghan-Pakistan border region. A Washington Post reporter embedded in the Helmand province provides an update.
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| July 2, 2009
U.S. Troops Pour into Southern Afghanistan in New Offensive
U.S. Marines marked the start of a new offensive in Afghanistan Thursday, as part of the Obama administration's efforts to stabilize the Afghan-Pakistan border region. James Mates of Independent Television News reports.
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| July 2, 2009
Russia-Georgia Talks Aim to Prevent Another Flare-up
Georgian and Russian officials reportedly engaged in constructive -- though at times strained -- talks this week and agreed to meet again in mid-September in the next of a series of discussions aimed at avoiding a repeat of August's five-day war.
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| July 2, 2009
Marines Launch Offensive to Seize Afghan Valley
Thousands of U.S. Marines marked the start of a new offensive in Afghanistan Thursday, pouring from into Taliban-controlled villages in southern Afghanistan to clear insurgents from the area ahead of the nation's Aug. 20 presidential election.
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| July 1, 2009
Russia Navigates Fallout of Economic Crisis
With its fortunes tethered to volatile natural gas and oil prices, Russia has suffered record inflation and unemployment in the global financial crisis. In the second of her series of reports from Russia, Margaret Warner examines the country's economic picture.
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| July 1, 2009
Iraq's Security Forces Making New Progress, Odierno Says
Gen. Ray Odierno, head of multi-national forces in Iraq, gives his take on for the country's path to stability one day after the U.S. troop withdrawal from Iraqi cities.
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| July 1, 2009
Other News: Markets See Modest Rise; Iran Opposition Leader Urges More Protests
In other news, markets rose on positive reports from the manufacturing and housing sectors. Also, in auto news Ford reported its best showing in months but Chrysler and GM each posted a greater than 30 percent loss.
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| July 1, 2009
California Leads States Facing Deepening Budget Crises
Several states are struggling to find solutions for deep budget gaps as a new fiscal year begins. Jeffrey Brown examines the budget picture across the country.
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| July 1, 2009
Obama Rallies Support for Health Care Reform at Va. Town Hall Meeting
President Barack Obama sought to rally public support for his health care agenda Wednesday at a town hall meeting in Annandale, Va., where he emphasized his focus on passing reform legislation this year.
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| July 1, 2009
Energy-rich Russia Hit Hard by Global Financial Crisis
After a decade of economic growth due in large part to energy revenue, Russia is reeling from the global financial crisis and the drop in oil prices and production.
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