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| 2009 NOVEMBER
Nov. 6, 2009
Shields, Brooks Examine GOP's 'Morale Boost'
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the week's news, including impending health care legislation and a worsening job market.
   
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| Nov. 6, 2009
House Health Care Vote Could Be Delayed Past Saturday
House Democratic Leaders worked Friday to line up enough votes to pass a sweeping health care reform measure, but it seemed possible the vote might be delayed past House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's Saturday deadline.
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| Nov. 6, 2009
Political Pact in Honduras Appears to Fall Apart
A U.S.-brokered deal meant to mend the political crisis in Honduras by forming a unity government has fallen apart, ousted President Manuel Zelaya said Friday.
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| Nov. 5, 2009
U.N. Exits Afghanistan Following Deadly Suicide Bombing
In Afghanistan, the U.N. announced that it is pulling back 600 employees after a deadly attack on staff. Margaret Warner has more from Kabul.
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| Nov. 5, 2009
Endorsements, Protests Mark Health Care Debate
House Democrats' health reform plan received AARP's backing Thursday, but thousands of protesters rallied against the plan on Capitol Hill. Kwame Holman reports.
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| Nov. 5, 2009
Obama Expected to Sign Extended Unemployment Benefits, Homebuyer Credit
The House voted overwhelmingly Thursday to extend aid to jobless workers and offer tax breaks to homebuyers. President Obama was expected to sign the measure on Friday. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Nov. 5, 2009
Other News: Stocks Rally on Falling Jobless Claims
In other news, falling weekly jobless claims contributed to a Wall Street rally, and there are new warning signs that the U.S. might be facing a shortage of the seasonal flu vaccine.
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| Nov. 5, 2009
Health Reform Bill Picks Up Endorsements as House Nears Vote
With the U.S. House of Representatives nearing a vote on a sweeping bid to overhaul the nation's health care system, Democrats secured endorsements from two key groups Thursday while opponents rallied against the bill at the U.S. Capitol.
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| Nov. 5, 2009
Aid for Jobless, Homebuyers Clears Congress
Congress has passed legislation that would expand a popular homebuyer's tax credit and extend unemployment benefits in a bid to breathe more life into the struggling American economy.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
TV, Radio Talkers Shaping Political Discourse in U.S.
Jeffrey Brown examines the impact of television and radio talk show hosts and how they affect the way Americans think about politics.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
Abdullah Calls for Legitimacy in Afghan Government
Former Afghan presidential candidate Abdullah Abdullah spoke with Margaret Warner in Kabul Wednesday to discuss his decision to drop out of the runoff election and allegations of electoral fraud shrouding President Hamid Karzai's new term.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
Taliban Link Explored in British Troop Deaths
Nick Paton Walsh of Independent Television News reports on a fatal attack in Afghanistan against British soldiers patrolling Helmand Province.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
Other News: Iranian Protesters Clash With Police
In other news, thousands of Iranian protesters clashed with police in the streets of Tehran on the 30th anniversary of the U.S. Embassy takeover, and the U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether prosecutors can be sued for damages.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
GOP Touts Different Sort of 'Change' in Va., N.J. Wins
Judy Woodruff speaks with Amy Walter, editor of The Hotline, and Stuart Rothenberg of the Rothenberg Report, about the political implications of Tuesday's gubernatorial elections in New Jersey and Virginia.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
Maine Gay Marriage Repeal Draws Mixed Reaction
Voters in Maine on Tuesday dealt another defeat to gay-rights advocates after voting to repeal a new state law allowing same-sex marriage.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
U.K. Health Secretary: British, American Systems Can Learn From Each Other
In the past few months, American politicians and press have portrayed Britain's National Health Service in two very different lights: as an example of effective universal health care and, on the other hand, as a morass of long lines and rationing.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
Iranian Protesters Clash on Anniversary of U.S. Embassy Takeover
Thousands of Iranians rallied outside the former U.S. Embassy in Tehran Wednesday to mark 30 years since Iranian students took over the compound and held dozens of Americans hostage. Opposition supporters also briefly staged their own protests.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
GOP Scores Key Victories in N.J., Va. Governor Races
Republican Chris Christie is projected to defeat incumbent Democratic Gov. Jon Corzine in a hard-fought New Jersey contest, the Associated Press reported, marking the second key gubernatorial victory for the GOP Tuesday night.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
GM Reversal on Opel Deal Rankles German Officials
In a surprise reversal that has left politicians across Germany fuming, General Motors' board has voted to abandon a deal to sell its European operations to car-parts supplier Magna International Inc. and Russian bank Sberbank.
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| Nov. 4, 2009
GOP Says Election Wins Show Rebirth
The Republican Party trumpeted wins in both the New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial elections Tuesday as signs of the party's resurgence just a year after Barack Obama and the Democrats dominated the 2008 elections.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
Stimulus Money Trickling Into the Classroom
John Tulenko of Learning Matters Television explores how stimulus money is making its way into classrooms in upstate New York.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
Democrats Push New Climate Change Legislation
Democrats started pushing climate change legislation a month before the U.S. participates in climate talks in Copenhagen. Kwame Holman reports.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
Other News: Gubernatorial Contests Held in Key States
In other news, the Taliban denied that the Pakistani army has made gains against militants, and ballots starting rolling in as the key states of Virginia and New Jersey voted for governors.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
U.S. Policymakers See Potential Shift in Afghanistan
Gwen Ifill speaks with policymakers about the American response to President Karzai's victory this week.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
Karzai Calls for Afghan Unity After Election
Margaret Warner updates the situation in Afghanistan, where she has been reporting on President Hamid Karzai's victory after a disputed election.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
House Republicans to Offer Alternate Health Plan
House Republicans are planning to offer their own 230-page health care reform bill during the House floor debate as an alternative to Democratic leaders' plan.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
Robert MacNeil: Covering the Rise of the Berlin Wall
On Aug. 12, 1961, Robert MacNeil, then a junior correspondent for NBC News, was dispatched to Berlin to cover the unfolding events that would lead to the construction of a wall separating East and West Germany.
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| Nov. 3, 2009
Karzai Vows to Combat Corruption, But Offers Few Specifics
In his first speech since being declared the victor in the disputed Afghan presidential election, President Hamid Karzai vowed Tuesday to fight corruption and unite the country's disparate factions.
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| Nov. 2, 2009
Election Day '09: Races to Watch
Without mid-term congressional races or a presidential election, the 2009 special election season has been dominated by a few key local races, which have attracted national headlines nonetheless.
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| Nov. 2, 2009
New York State Race a Showdown for GOP, Democrats
The race for New York's 23rd Congressional District is offering a glimpse of where the political parties stand in voters minds in an off year.
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| Nov. 2, 2009
Other News: Bomb Kills 35 as Pakistan Violence Continues
In other news, a suicide bombing in Pakistan killed 35 people, and Secretary of State Clinton was criticized by Arab states for her talks with Israel.
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| Nov. 2, 2009
Afghanistan's Next Steps Unclear After Runoff Cancelation
Afghan President Hamid Karzai won another term in office after his opponent, Abdullah Abdullah, unexpectedly dropped out of the runoff election. Margaret Warner reports from Afghanistan.
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| Nov. 2, 2009
Karzai Declared Winner of Afghan Election as Runoff Canceled
Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission declared Hamid Karzai winner of a second term as president Monday after it called off a runoff when his only rival withdrew from the race.
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| Nov. 1, 2009
Karzai Challenger Withdraws from Runoff Vote
Afghan President Hamid Karzai's main election challenger said Sunday that he will withdraw from a planned Nov. 7 runoff, casting new doubts on the legitimacy of the Afghan government as the Obama administration debates U.S. strategy in the region.
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| OCTOBER
Oct. 30, 2009
Shields and Brooks on 'New Candor' with Pakistan, Biden's Poll Numbers
Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the top stories of the past week, including Hillary Clinton's visit to Pakistan, Vice President Joe Biden's poll numbers, and upcoming elections in New Jersey and Virginia.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
With Jobs Still Elusive, White House Defends Stimulus
President Obama's $787 billion stimulus package has saved or created about 650,000 jobs, the White House said Friday. But with unemployment at a 26-year high, the administration is facing increased criticism about ongoing weakness in the labor market.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
Clinton: Pakistan 'Making Progress' Against Extremists
In a Friday interview with Margaret Warner in Islamabad, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton discussed the goals of her Pakistan trip, how she is encouraged by the country's battle against extremists and the administration's upcoming decision on an Afghan strategy.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
News Wrap: Stocks Slide on Weak Consumer Spending
In other news, stocks dropped on Friday on news of weak consumer spending, and the White House said it was unhappy with the output of swine flu vaccine.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
As Afghan Strategy Develops, Clinton Focuses On Pakistan
President Obama called in his national security team to the White House on Friday to review U.S. strategy in Afghanistan. Meanwhile, in Pakistan, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton ended a trip designed to smooth ties between Washington and Islamabad.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
Public Option Makes a Comeback on Capitol Hill
Declared nearly dead this summer, the public option has made a comeback. Health correspondent Betty Ann Bowser discusses the week's health care reform news.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
Obama Announces End of HIV Travel Ban
Foreigners infected with HIV will be allowed to travel and immigrate to the United States without restriction, President Barack Obama said Friday, announcing the repeal of a twenty-year-old travel ban.
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| Oct. 30, 2009
Honduras' Rivals Resolve Leadership Dispute
Representatives of deposed Honduran President Manuel Zelaya and his rival, interim President Roberto Micheletti, signed an agreement late Thursday that could lead toward reinstating Zelaya four months after he was forcibly removed by the military.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
Hard Knocks: Does Playing in NFL Cause Brain Trauma?
A House committee on Wednesday heard testimony from medical experts, as well as NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to determine whether professional football contributes to brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer's. Ray Suarez reports.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
Ex-State Department Official Explains Exit Over Afghan War Strategy
In an interview with Judy Woodruff, Matthew Hoh, the first U.S. official known to resign in protest to America's presence in Afghanistan, discusses his objections to the war.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
Lahore on Edge as Insurgency Heightens Attacks
Lahore, generally considered Pakistan's cultural hub, has experienced several terrorist attacks this year, which has put the city on edge. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the city Thursday and promised more U.S. assistance. Margaret Warner provides an on-the-ground report.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
House Health Care Bill Features Public Option Compromise
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled an $894 billion health care reform bill Thursday that would expand insurance coverage to as many as 36 million people. In a nod to moderates, the plan includes a public option in which rates are negotiated with doctors and hospitals. Betty Ann Bowser reports.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
News Wrap: Iran May Not Send Uranium Abroad
In other news, Iran gave no indication it will agree to a U.N. plan to ship most of its nuclear fuel abroad for enrichment, and President Obama traveled to the military post at Dover, Del. to honor 18 American killed in Afghanistan earlier this week.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
Bill Summary: Affordable Health Care for America Act
House Democrats on Thursday unveiled the Affordable Health Care for America Act. The 1,990-page legislation is a combination of bills passed by three House committees earlier this year. Key tenets include:
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| Oct. 29, 2009
House Democrats Unveil $894B Health Reform Bill
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Thursday unveiled a massive health care reform bill that would expand health insurance coverage to 36 million Americans at a cost of $894 billion over 10 years.
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| Oct. 29, 2009
U.S. Economy Rebounds 3.5% in Third Quarter
The U.S. economy expanded at a 3.5 percent annual pace from July to September, according to Commerce Department figures released Thursday, in a signal that the worst recession since the 1930s may be easing.
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