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1998
DECEMBER
December 23, 1998
World
Reaction
Four foreign journalists discuss how President Clinton's impeachment
played around the world.
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December 22, 1998
Speaker
Hastert?
A look at Dennis Hastert, the next likely speaker of the House.
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December 21, 1998
Trial
Of The Century?
A growing number of voices are calling for a censure alternative.
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December 21, 1998
Historical
Perspective
Elizabeth Farnsworth leads a discussion on the vote to impeach
President Clinton.
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December 21, 1998
Public
Reaction
Some public reaction from Oregon on the impeachment vote.
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December 18, 1998
House
Debate
Shields and Gigot sum up the debate in the House over the impeachment
of President Clinton.
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December 17, 1998
The
Home Front
The air strikes on Iraq and the impeachment debate are now inextricably
linked on Capitol Hill. Two members of Congress discuss the attack on Iraq and
the impeachment debate.
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December 17, 1998
Political
Wrap
Shields and Gigot give analysis of the House's decision to continue
with the debate on impeachment despite the military action in Iraq.
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December 16, 1998
Senate
Reaction
Sens. Joseph Lieberman and John Warner respond to the president's
decision to bomb Iraq.
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December 16, 1998
Air
Strike in Iraq
On the eve of a scheduled House impeachment vote, the president
ordered a military attack against Iraq. Shields and Gigot discuss the impact
of the air strike on the impeachment proceedings.
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December 15, 1998
Counting
Heads
On Capitol Hill, more moderate Republicans came out in favor
of impeaching President Clinton.
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December 15, 1998
Opposing
Views
Deborah Tannen and Shelby Steele debate the impeachment proceedings
of President Clinton.
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December 14, 1998
Impeachment
Coverage
A look at how the media has covered the House Judiciary Committee's
impeachment hearings.
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December 14, 1998
Different
Perspectives
Calvin Trillin and William F. Buckley debate their differing
views on the impeachment proceedings.
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December 14, 1998
Public
Response
A glimpse at how the American people are reacting to the impeachment
developments in Washington.
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December 11, 1998
Historical
Vote
Kwame Holman narrates excerpts from the House committee debate that
led to the adoption of the first article of impeachment.
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December 11, 1998
Impeachment
Vote
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the Judiciary Committee's historic vote on impeachment.
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December 11, 1998
Committee
Reaction
Two members of the Judiciary Committee discuss the impeachment
decision.
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December 10, 1998
Final
Arguments
The House Judiciary Committee hears summations from Democratic
investigator Abbe Lowell and Republican investigator David Schippers.
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December 9, 1998
The
President's Defense
Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant and National Journal
and Newsweek columnist Stuart Taylor look at how effective members of President
Clinton's defense team were in presenting his interpretation of the Lewinsky
matter.
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December 9, 1998
Swing
Votes
Two moderate Republicans respond to the president's case against impeachment.
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December 9, 1998
Extended
Excerpts
Kwame Holman narrates extended excerpts from day two of the President's
defense before the House Judiciary Committee.
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December 8, 1998
Debating
The Effects
NewsHour analysts discuss the effectiveness of the president's
defense.
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December 8, 1998
Committee
Reaction
House Judiciary Committee members assess the case made by the president's
lawyers.
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December 7, 1998
Making
The Case
Two legal experts discuss what type of defense the White House
will present.
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December 4, 1998
Impeachment
Hearings
Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the ongoing impeachment hearings
and Sen. Bill Bradley's decision to run for president.
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December 1, 1998
Truth
Or Consequences?
Reaction from two members of the Judiciary Committee on
the consequences of perjury.
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NOVEMBER
November 27, 1998
Questions
for Clinton
Shields and Gigot discuss the 81 questions answered by President
Clinton on the Lewinsky matter.
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November 27, 1998
The
81 Questions
President Clinton answers questions about the Lewinsky matter
put to him by the House Judiciary Committee.
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November 25, 1998
Forum: New Leadership
Louisiana Rep. Bob Livingston will lead the House Republicans next session. What will this new leadership mean for the party? In what direction is the Republican party going? What is next? |
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November 24, 1998
Forum: The Last Stand
The IMF put together a $41.5 billion deal to help Brazil defend its economy against the spreading global economic crisis. Asia's and Russia's economies have already been crippled. Will the IMF plan work this time? |
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November 20, 1998
Impeachment
Hearings
Shields and Gigot discuss Kenneth Starr's testimony before the
House Judiciary Committee and the resignation of Starr's ethics adviser, Sam
Dash.
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November 20, 1998
Impeachment
Update
Kwame Holman has an update on the impeachment story, including Sam
Dash's decision to resign from the office of the independent counsel.
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November 19, 1998
Congressional
Reactions
Two members of the House Judiciary Committee discuss Kenneth Starr's
testimony.
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November 19, 1998
Analysis
& Commentary
Evaluating independent counsel Kenneth Starr's appearance
before the impeachment inquiry.
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November 18, 1998
Under
New Management
A look at the new GOP leadership in the House and where they
are headed.
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November 17, 1998
The
Committee
A look at the House Judiciary Committee as it prepares for the
impeachment hearings.
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November 16, 1998
Crisis
Averted?
National Security Adviser Samuel Berger discusses the recent turn
of events in Iraq.
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November 16, 1998
Congress
Reacts
Four perspectives on the U.S.-Iraqi stand-down.
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November 13, 1998
Paula
Jones Settlement
Shields and Gigot the Paula Jones settlement, impeachment
hearings and possible action against Iraq.
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November 10, 1998
Speaking
Of History
A forward look at House Speaker Newt Gingrich's legacy.
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November 9, 1998
GOP Shake-Up
What changes are in store for the GOP leadership?
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November 9, 1998
Impeachable
Offense?
House Judiciary Subcommittee members disagreed as to the definition
of an impeachable offense.
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November 6, 1998
Political Wrap
Shields and Gigot analyze House Speaker Newt Gingrich's decision
to step down and leave congress.
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November 6, 1998
Down and Out in California
Dr. Carl Luna and Dr. Joe McKenzie, two professors of political science at San Diego Mesa College, report on Sen. Boxer's victory. |
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November 5, 1998
Starr Witness
The House Judiciary Committee prepares to hear from Independent
Counsel Ken Starr.
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November 4, 1998
Political
Wrap
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the winners and losers of this year's elections.
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November 4, 1998
New
York Votes
New York University's Mitchell Moss discusses why Senator D'Amato
lost in an election very kind to New York incumbents.
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November 4, 1998
California
Returns Boxer
San Francisco Chronicle political reporter John Wildermuth
reports on Senator Boxer's surprisingly easy re-election.
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November 4, 1998
Field Reports
Correspondent Jeffrey Kaye reports on how the president's problems are shaping one campaign for Congress in North Carolina. |
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November 3, 1998
Political
Wrap
Shields and Gigot analyze the results of the day's election and the
campaigns that led up to them.
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November 3, 1998
Stumping
Online
Terence Smith examines how candidates used the Internet to garner
votes in 1998.
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November 3, 1998
Election
Results
Read about the results in key races from across the country.
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November 3, 1998
Q&A: Michael Cornfield
An Online Q&A with Michael Cornfield, research professor at George Washington University and co-founder of Campaign Web Review. |
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November 3, 1998
Q&A: Phil Noble
Phil Noble, president of PoliticsOnline, discusses the future of the Internet as a campaign tool in an Online Q&A. |
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November 2, 1998
Down to the Wire
San Francisco Chronicle political reporter John Wildermuth reports on the U.S. Senate races final hours. |
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November 2, 1998
Election
Eve in Raleigh
Attempts to tie one NC Congressman to the president appear
headed for failure.
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November 2, 1998
Down to the Wire
With no overarching national theme, this election year has featured a series of hard-fought local races. Jim Lehrer discusses some of the key races with three veteran political reporters. |
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November 2, 1998
Regulating Hog Farms?
Tom Bearden reports on the politics of hog farming in Colorado. |
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OCTOBER
October 30, 1998
Campaign
Ad Battles
Mark Shields and Paul Gigot look at the latest campaign ads to
hit the airwaves.
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October 30, 1998
Wisconsin
Politics
The dairy state has three tight races that may effect the balance
of power in Washington, D.C.
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October 29, 1998
California
Senate Update
Two political scientists discuss why Matt Fong appears to
be fading toward the finish.
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October 29, 1998
Equal Opportunity?
This November, residents in Washington state will vote on a measure to end affirmative action. Correspondent Jim Compton reports on the Washington Civil Rights Initiative. |
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October 28, 1998
Getting
Personal
The U.S. Senate race in New York turns nasty as election day nears.
Terence Smith reports.
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October 28, 1998
The
Next Wave of Ads
Three reporters discuss the latest wave of ads focusing
on the Clinton-Lewinsky matter from the GOP.
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October 28, 1998
The New York Voter
Mitchell L. Moss, Henry Hart Rice Professor of Urban Policy at New York University and Director of NYU's Taub Urban Research Center, reports on the voters who will finally decide the next U.S. Senator from New York. |
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October 28, 1998
A
Big Week
San Francisco Chronicle political reporter John Wildermuth reports
on Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer's "big week" and Matt Fong's donation trouble.
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October 28, 1998
Adding Up the Impact
Robert Q. Parks, professor of Political Science at Elmira College, discusses the nightly ad barrage from the two candidates and the impact those ads appear to be having. |
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October 28, 1998
Getting Personal
A nasty race is getting nastier. NewsHour media correspondent Terence Smith looks at the New York U.S. Senate race between Republican Sen. Alfonse D'Amato and Democratic challenger Rep.Charles Schumer. |
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October 28, 1998
Air Campaign
Watch or listen to campaign ads being run by Sen. D'Amato and Rep. Schumer. |
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October 28, 1998
Adding Up the Impact
Robert Q. Parks, professor of Political Science at Elmira College, discusses the nightly ad barrage from the two candidates and the impact those ads appear to be having. |
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October 27, 1998
The
Texas Trail
Governor George W. Bush campaigns for re-election and perhaps
much more.
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October 26, 1998
A
Tough Man to Tar
North Carolina State's Michael A Dimock, an assistant professor
of Political Science, discusses why attempts to tie freshman Democrat Bob Etheridge
to President Clinton have thus far failed.
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October 26, 1998
On
the Campaign Trail
A look at first lady Hillary Clinton on this year's campaign
trail.
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October 23, 1998
Mideast
Agreement
Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the Middle East peace agreement
and other issues in politics this week.
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October 22, 1998
The
Ad Blitz
Media correspondent Terence Smith examines how the Lewinsky matter
is playing out in campaign ads from across the country.
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October 22, 1998
Campaign Ads
A look at how the White House scandal figured in the 1998 Congressional
races.
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October 21, 1998
Spending
Bill Passed
Margaret Warner is joined by Rudolph Penner and Robert Reischauer
to discuss the details of the 1999 budget.
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October 21, 1998
The
Race to the Middle
Two political scientists report on the fight for the
middle ground in this year's election.
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October 20, 1998
The
Senate Debate
San Francisco Chronicle political reporter John Wildermuth
reports on last week's debate and the final two weeks of the race.
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October 19, 1998
A
Question of Values?
North Carolina State political scientist on the Clinton/Lewinsky
impact on one race. |
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October 15, 1998
Deal
Reached
Elizabeth Farnsworth speaks with House Majority Leader Dick Armey
and Gene Sperling about the budget agreement.
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October 14, 1998
A
California Update
Two political scientists take a look at the U.S. Senate
race in California and what it reveals about the Golden State. |
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October 16, 1998
Budget
Agreement
The big political news out of Washington this week was the $500
billion budget agreement. Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the winners and
losers.
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October 13, 1998
Public
Opinion
With the November elections weeks away, politicians will be watching
the polls closely to see what effect the impeachment inquiry decision has had
on the electorate.
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October 13, 1998
The
California Senate
In-depth analysis of Democratic Sen. Barbara Boxer's tough
re-election campaign in California.
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October 13, 1998
A Race to the Finish
In the first of a series of reports from California, John Wildermuth, political reporter for the San Francsico Chronicle, offers analysis on the California Senate race between Democratic incumbent Sen. Barbara Boxer and Republican State Treasurer Matt Fong. |
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October 12, 1998
Campaign
Round-Up
Three veteran political columnists profile the races to watch.
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October 12, 1998
North Carolina House
A closer look at one contentious election for North Carolina's
2nd District. |
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October 12, 1998
California Dreamin'
Freshman Senator Barbara Boxer, one of the members of Congress elected in 1992's "Year of the Woman," appears to be in trouble. Polls put her trailing Republican Matt Fong by five points with three weeks left before the election. Jeffrey Kaye, of KCET-Los Angeles, reports on the race. |
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October 10, 1998
Setting the Stage
North Carolina State University's Michael A Dimock, an assistant professor of Political Science, reports on the the race for North Carolina's Second Congressional seat. He sets the stage in this first of a series of weekly reports. |
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October 9, 1998
Closed
For Business?
Kwame Holman gives an update on Congress's move to keep the
government operating.
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October 9, 1998
Political
Wrap
Political analysts Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the impeachment
vote and the budget battle.
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October 9, 1998
Conversations
Terence Smith has a conversation with linguist Deborah Tannen
about the Clinton-Lewinsky matter.
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October 8, 1998
The
Vote
The House votes to pursue a formal impeachment hearing against President
Clinton.
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October 8, 1998
Historical
Perspective
Phil Ponce gets the historical view of the impeachment inquiry
vote from Michael Beschloss, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Haynes Johnson and law professor
William Van Alstyne.
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October 7, 1998
Forum: Shaping the State
James Chace answers your questions on Dean Acheson, the former Secretary of State who many credit with forming much of America's Cold War policies. |
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October 6, 1998
Impeachment Inquiry
Kwame Holman sets up a discussion with our regional
commentators, who take a look at the House impeachment process so far.
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October 5, 1998
Impeachment
Debate
Excerpts from the House Judiciary Committee debate on whether or
not to launch an impeachment inquiry against President Clinton.
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October 5, 1998
Hearings
Begin
The Judiciary Committee voted to commence with a formal impeachment
inquiry into the Lewinsky matter. Margaret Warner and guests discuss the proceedings
that led to the committee's decision.
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October 4, 1998
Open
Contests
Some of the most hotly contested congressional elections involve
open seats, where an incumbent is not running for re-election.
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October 4, 1998
Field
Reports
Jeffrey Kaye reports on how the president's problems are shaping
two campaigns for Congress: one in California, the other in North Carolina.
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October 4, 1998
Impeachment
Politics
A full report and debate on the politics of impeachment.
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October 4, 1998
Debating
the Issues
How will the budget and other issues impact election '98?
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October 4, 1998
Political
Discourse
A conversation between voters in Denver and members of Congess.
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October 2, 1998
Lewinsky
Documents
The House Judiciary Committee released more documents on the Clinton-Lewinsky
matter, including transcripts of secretly recorded conversations between Ms.
Lewinsky and Linda Tripp. Paul Gigot and Tom Oliphant discuss the documents.
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October 2, 1998
More
Starr Evidence
Excerpts from the grand jury testimony of Vernon Jordan and
Bettie Currie and the phone conversations of Linda Tripp and Monica Lewinsky.
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October 2, 1998
Forum: Bosnia on the Brink?
Is the Bosnian peace process headed for failure? A former State Department official and the European representative to Bosnia from 1995 to 1997 answered your questions. |
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SEPTEMBER
September 28, 1998
Primary
Concerns
In an attempt to gain greater influence over presidential elections,
the California legislature voted to move up the date of its presidential primary.
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September 25, 1998
Possible
Impeachment
Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss whether the House is heading
towards impeachment hearings?
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September 24, 1998
Impeachment?
Excerpts from the Judiciary Committee news conference regarding the impeachment
inquiry.
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September 22, 1998
Congressional
Views
Four members of the House Judiciary Committee join Jim Lehrer to
discuss President Clinton's grand jury testimony. |
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September 21, 1998
The
Perjury Issue
Did the president commit perjury before the grand jury?
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September 18, 1998
Political
Wrap
The House decides to release the president's videotaped testimony.
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September 18, 1998
Going
Public
The Judiciary Committee voted to release President Clinton's grand
jury testimony on Monday.
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September 17, 1998
The
Tape Debate
Should the House release President Clinton's videotaped testimony?
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September 17, 1998
Russia's Crisis
Will Russia survive its economic and political crisis? |
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September 16, 1998
Sen.
Tom Daschle
The Senate Minority Leaders Tom Daschle discusses President
Clinton's problems.
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September 11, 1998
Starr
Report
Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and syndicated columnist
Mark Shields discuss the political implications of the Starr report.
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September 9, 1998
What
Next?
Kenneth Starr's report on President Clinton goes to Congress.
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September 4, 1998
Sen.
Liberman's Remarks
Senator Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., a longtime ally of
President Clinton, publicly condemned the president's behavior on the Senate
floor. Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and syndicated columnist Mark
Shields discuss the political impact of the senator's speech.
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AUGUST
August 28, 1998
Moscow
and Lewinsky
From the upcoming Moscow summit to the numerous investigations
of the Clinton administration, Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and
syndicated columnist Mark Shields discuss a hectic week in politics.
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August 25, 1998
Number
Crunching
Will statistical sampling replace head-counting for the next census?
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August 24, 1998
Ripple
Effect?
A look at the Lewinsky matter's effect the Oklahoma primary election.
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August 21, 1998
Clinton's
Admission
Our pundits analyze analyze a week that included President Clinton's
nationally-televised admission that he had a sexual relationship with Monica
Lewinsky, and a missile strike against terrorist bases in Afghanistan and Sudan.
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August 20, 1998
Reactions
From The Hill
Congress responds to U.S. military strikes in Afghanistan
and Sudan.
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August 18, 1998
Clinton's
Speaks Out
Paul Gigot and Mark Shields discuss the political implications
of President Clinton's speech in which he addressed the nation on his "inappropriate
relationship" with Monica Lewinsky.
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August 14, 1998
Political
Wrap
Paul Gigot and Mark Shields look at the possible implications of President
Clinton's historic testimony before the grand jury.
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August 12, 1998
Forum: Politics and Prosecution
Is the attorney general following the law or practicing partisan politics? |
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August 7, 1998
Contempt?
A House committee has voted to hold Attorney General Janet Reno in contempt
of Congress.
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August 7, 1998
Political
Wrap
Paul Gigot and Tom Oliphant discuss Lewinsky, Reno and Starr.
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August 3, 1998
Open
Debate
Before the Shays-Meehan campaign finance reform bill passed the House
of Representatives, congressmen participated in a free debate on the subject.
Margaret Warner discusses the matter with Reps. Zach Wamp and Anne Northup.
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JULY
July 31, 1998
Investigation
into Clinton
Is the Starr Investigation coming to an end? Wall Street Journal
columnist Paul Gigot and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant discuss what may
lie ahead for the investigation and the president.
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July 28, 1998
Remembering
Fallen Heroes
A look at the memorial service in the Capitol rotunda for
slain Capitol policemen John Gibson and Jacob Chestnut.
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July 24, 1998
Political
Wrap
Our pundits discuss the Patient's Bill of Rights and the possibility
of a presidential subpoena in the Monica Lewinsky matter.
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July 24, 1998
Shooting
at the Capitol
Kwame Holman reports from the U.S. Capitol after a shooting
there left two Capitol police officers dead, a tourist injured, and the alleged
gunman in critical condition.
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July 23, 1998
A
Divisive Debate
The House wrestles with the contentious issue of abortion.
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July 22, 1998
A
Party Divided
As the Republican party gears up for the fall elections, one
of the issues that has troubled moderates is the GOP's stand against homosexuality.
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July 20, 1998
Protecting
Patients?
Currently, three patients' rights bills are being considered by
Congress. Senators Edward Kennedy, D-Mass. and Don Nickles, R-Okla., debate
the merits and shortcomings of the proposals.
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July 17, 1998
Grand
Jury Investigation
Paul Gigot and Mark Shields discuss the growing legal
drama surrounding the independent counsel's investigation as well as the HMO
debate, another hot topic in Washington.
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July 13, 1998
Setting
Term Limits
Some legislators in California are setting their own term limits,
restricting their tenure to three two-year terms. Spencer Michels reports on
what this means for the state's political climate.
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July 10, 1998
Midterm
Elections
With approximately 40 days left in the 105th session of Congress,
syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot
discuss the major issues that could affect the 1998 midterm elections.
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July 3, 1998
Clinton
Visits China
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot debate Linda Tripp's testimony and Clinton's trip to China.
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July 2, 1998
Forum: Engaging China
Is the Clinton Administration's China policy the right policy? |
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JUNE
June 26, 1998
Political
Wrap
Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and Boston Globe columnist
Tom Oliphant discuss President Clinton's agenda in China and the Supreme Court's
decision to strike down the line-item veto.
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June 22, 1998
Up
In Smoke
The battle to revive a form of the tobacco legislation that was
killed in the Senate continues outside Congress. What should the next try at
a law be like?
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June 22, 1998
Forum: Balkan Tinderbox
Should NATO intervene in the war-torn province of Kosovo? |
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June 19, 1998
Senate
Tobacco Bill
From the tobacco bill to the Starr investigation, syndicated
columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot review the
week in politics.
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June 18, 1998
Reading
the Tea Leaves
Less than five months from election day, the midterm congressional
races are beginning to take shape. Three veteran political reporters and pollster
Andy Kohut examine the issues that could shape the upcoming election.
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June 17, 1998
Packing
It In
The tobacco bill dies in the Senate after supporters fail to muster
enough votes.
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June 16, 1998
Taking
Aim
The House will investigate the possible transfer of missile technology
to China.
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June 12, 1998
Political
Wrap
The tobacco bill and Clinton's upcoming trip to China were hotly debated
on Capitol Hill this week. Our political pundits, Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot and syndicated columnist Mark Shields discuss why.
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June 10, 1998
Smokin'
Debate
An update on the progress of the tobacco bill.
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June 10, 1998
Forum: Religious Freedom?
Does the Religious Freedom Amendment threaten the Constitution? |
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June 9, 1998
Highway
Pork?
A new transportation bill signed by President Clinton includes 1,800
highway projects. Critics say the money set aside for these projects is wasteful
spending. Kwame Holman has the story on one of these projects.
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June 8, 1998
Bankruptcy
Law?
Congress might make it harder for people to declare bankruptcy.
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June 5, 1998
Political
Wrap
Our pundits discuss the Supreme Court's rejection of Kenneth Starr's
request for a expedited ruling on the question of Executive Privilege and a
House debate over an amendment to the Constitution that would have allowed prayer
in school.
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June 4, 1998
Forum: Voting for Peace
Is Northern Ireland on the road to a lasting peace? |
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June 3, 1998
Primary
Results
In California, Lt. Governor Gray Davis won the Democratic nomination
for governor in the most expensive primary in history.
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June 3, 1998
Religious
Freedom?
A proposed constitutional amendment that would, among other things,
allow for prayer in public school is set to be voted on in the House of Representatives.
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June 2, 1998
Full
House
A look at Congress' agenda after its Memorial Day recess.
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MAY
May 29, 1998
Executive
Privilege
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the executive privilege case and new events in the Starr
investigation.
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May 29, 1998
Political
Dues
A report on the battle in California over political contributions.
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May 22, 1998
Political
Wrap
According to press reports, controversial Democratic fund-raiser Johnny
Chung funneled money into the DNC from the Chinese military sparking a flurry
of investigations and accusations. Our political analysts examine the impact
of the charges and the state of the tobacco debate.
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May 21, 1998
Smokin'
Debate
Congress debates whether the tobacco legislation should limit the
companies liability.
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May 20, 1998
The
Tobacco Debate
This is day two of the Senate debate over the tobacco bill.
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May 19, 1998
Smokin'
Debate
Republicans rewrote new tobacco legislation just hours before the
bill was brought to the floor.
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May 19, 1998
Money
Trouble
The New York Times has reported that controversial Democratic fund-raiser
Johnny Chung funneled $100,000 of Chinese money into DNC coffers during the
1996 campaign. Following a background report, two members of Congress debate
the latest allegations.
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May 19, 1998
Forum: Fair Game?
Can Congress investigate the Clinton Administration fairly? |
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May 15, 1998
India's
Nukes
Nuclear tests in India and violent unrest in Indonesia sent shockwaves
throughout Washington. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Kate O'Beirne,
Washington editor of the National Review, discuss these and other events in
the world of politics.
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May 13, 1998
House
Divided
Republican Dan Burton, chairman of the House Government Reform &
Oversight Committee, tried unsuccessfully to get his committee to approve immunity
for four potential witnesses.
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May 12, 1998
Party
Showdown
Partisan rancor has risen to new heights in the House committee
investigating campaign finance abuses. Democrats are calling for the removal
of Rep. Dan Burton for his release of the Webster Hubbell tapes. Two congressmen
address the party showdown.
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May 8, 1998
Political
Wrap
Two developments in the continuing White House drama: Dan Burton created
a flap by releasing audio tapes of Webster Hubbell and a judge rejected President
Clinton's executive privilege claim. Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot
and syndicated columnist Mark Shields discuss the week's events.
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May 1, 1998
War
of Words
The growing divide between Republicans and Democrats on the Starr
investigation escalated into a war of words between House Speaker Gingrich and
President Clinton. Wall Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and syndicated columnist
Mark Shields review the week in politics.
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APRIL
April 29, 1998
Vouching
for Success?
Will Congress approve school vouchers for the District of Columbia?
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April 28, 1998
Redrawing
the Map
The U.S. Senate will vote this week whether or not to invite Poland,
Hungary and the Czech Republic to join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization
or NATO.
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April 24, 1998
Political
Wrap
From the tobacco bill to the rebirth of campaign finance reform, Wall
Street Journal columnist Paul Gigot and syndicated columnist Mark Shields review
the week in politics.
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April 24, 1998
Back
In Action
Dan Rostenkowski, the former congressional power who chaired the
House Ways & Means Committee, is out of prison and back in public.
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April 23, 1998
Newsmaker:
Sen. Tom Daschle
Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle, D-Tenn., discusses
issues before Congress, from campaign finance reform to tobacco legislation
to NATO expansion.
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April 22, 1998
The
Money Chase: Campaign Finance
Kwame Holman reports on the campaign finance
story.
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April 22, 1998
Newsmaker:
Sen. Trent Lott
The Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott, R-Miss. discusses
the major issues facing Congress.
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April 21, 1998
Newsmaker:
Sen. John McCain
The Commerce Committee chair discusses anti-smoking legislation.
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April 17, 1998
Political
Wrap
Our pundits take on Ken Starr, Paula Jones & a poll of government leaders.
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April 17, 1998
Forum: An Irish Peace?
Will the new agreement bring peace to Northern Ireland? |
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April 15, 1998
A
Taxing Issue
The prospects and possibilities of reforming the federal tax
code.
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April 10, 1998
Peace
in Ireland
President Clinton is getting much credit for his role in the
Irish peace process. Meanwhile a tough tobacco bill promises to cause political
strife. Political analysts Paul Gigot and Mark Shields discuss the week's events.
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April 9, 1998
Growing
Debate
President Clinton heads to Kentucky to bring the debate to tobacco's
farmers.
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April 8, 1998
Sifting
Through Ashes
The tobacco industry and attorney generals from 40 states
reached an a multi-billion dollar settlement, pending Congressional approval.
But differences between the current Senate bill and the initial agreement have
prompted four tobacco industry giants to oppose the legislation.
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April 2, 1998
Forum: African Odyssey
What role should the U.S. take in Africa? |
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MARCH
March 31, 1998
Campaign
Finance
Kwame Holman tells the story of one more attempt at campaign finance
reform legislation.
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March 27, 1998
Political
Wrap
Political analysts Paul Gigot and Mark Shields discuss the ISTEA transit
bill and the president's trip to Africa.
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March 20, 1998
Clinton
Charges
President Clinton's Lawyer, Robert Bennett, told a court that
there is "not an iota of evidence" to support Paula Jones' claims of sexual
harassment. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot examine the impact of this week's developments.
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March 20, 1998
Forum: Marginal No More?
Will the Hindu nationalist party walk a moderate line? |
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March 13, 1998
Paula
Jones' Impact
Paula Jones' attorneys filed 700 pages of what they called
"compelling evidence" to back their sexual harassment case against President
Clinton. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot examine the impact.
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March 13, 1998
Forum: Indonesia's Crisis
Will economic crisis plunge Indonesia into social and political crisis? |
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March 12, 1998
Tobacco
Row
President Clinton endorsed a new bipartisan tobacco proposal.
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March 12, 1998
Forum: Power Politics?
Chomsky and Woolsey answer questions on U.S. foreign policy. |
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March 11, 1998
Your
Bill Is Past Due...
U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan has urged the United
States to repay billions of dollars in unpaid dues. But many Congressional Republicans
continue to greet the subject with skepticism, questioning the role of the international
organization.
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March 10, 1998
Whom
Do You Trust?
Americans' faith in their government is low, but improving.
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March 9, 1998
Campaign
Fund-Raising Abuse
Jim Lehrer is joined by the Washington Post's Justice
Department reporter Robert Suro in a discussion about several campaign-related
fronts.
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March 6, 1998
Political
Wrap
From President Clinton's leaked deposition to Vernon Jordan's testimony
before the grand jury, syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal
columnist Paul Gigot discuss the week in politics.
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March 5, 1998
The
Money Chase
Republican Sen. Arlen Specter and Democratic Sen. Robert Torricelli
discuss the Senate committee's final vote on the investigation in campaign finance.
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FEBRUARY
February 27, 1998
Political
Wrap
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the subpoena of presidential aide Sidney Blumenthal.
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February 27, 1998
Forum: The Iraq Situation
Will Saddam Hussein comply with the latest agreement? |
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February 25, 1998
Campaign
Finance Debate
With the McCain-Feingold bill at a stand-still, Senator Robert
Bennett, R-Utah, and Senator Joseph Lieberman, D-Conn., discuss campaign finance
reform.
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February 20, 1998
Political
Wrap
Newshour regulars Mark Shields and Paul Gigot discuss the recent town
hall meeting in Ohio and the administration's handling of the Iraq crisis.
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February 13, 1998
Political
Wrap
Pundits ponder the future of Kenneth Starr, Bruce Babbitt, and Iraq.
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February 12, 1998
Congressman
Dellums
Elizabeth Farnsworth talks with retiring Congressman Ron Dellums.
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February 6, 1998
Political
Wrap
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the regional response to the presidential crisis.
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JANUARY
January 30, 1998
Political
Wrap
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss how the past week affected President Clinton's political
status.
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January 28, 1998
U.S.-Cuba Relations
Will the Pope's visit affect relations between the two countries? |
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January 27, 1998
Analyzing
the Big Speech
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal
columnist Paul Gigot, joined by veteran Congress-watcher Norman Ornstein, examine
the impact of the President's State of the Union speech.
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January 27, 1998
State
Of The Union Preview
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, Wall Street Journal
columnist Paul Gigot and Norman Ornstein of the American Enterprise Institute,
preview the State of the Union.
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January 26, 1998
Forum: Time to Talk?
The debate to renew dialogue with Iran. |
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January 23, 1998
Clinton's
Chances
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot are joined by pollster Andy Kohut to discuss the President's chances
of surviving the latest scandal.
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January 22, 1998
Political
Wrap
Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the political implications of President Clinton's alleged
affair.
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January 22, 1998
Forum: A Majority of One?
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu faces his most serious crisis to date. |
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January 16, 1998
Political
Wrap
Shields and Gigot discuss "partial birth" abortion and the Paula Jones
case.
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January 15, 1998
A
Party Divided
A resolution on "partial birth" abortions threatens Republican
party unity.
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January 9, 1998
Political
Wrap
From President Clinton's new child care policy to Newt Gingrich's new
vision, syndicated columnist Mark Shields, and Wall Street Journal columnist
Paul Gigot discuss the week in politics.
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January 2, 1998
Clinton's
Legacy
From the debate surrounding judicial appointments to President Clinton's
legislative legacy, Jim Lehrer discusses the week in politics with syndicated
columnist Mark Shields, and Kate O'Beirne, Washington editor of the National
Review. |
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