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	2003 DECEMBER Dec. 31, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: Wesley Clark Former NATO Supreme Commander Wesley Clark speaks to voters in Manchester, N.H., in the latest snapshot of the 2004 presidential candidates on the campaign trial.

	Dec. 24, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: Senator John Kerry The latest snapshot from the 2004 campaign trail is from Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., who recently spoke to voters in Salem, N.H.

	Dec. 22, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: Senator Joe Lieberman The latest snapshot from 2004 presidential campaign trail is from remarks Sen. Joe Lieberman, D-Conn., made recently to workers at a manufacturing company in Newark, Del.

	Dec. 18, 2003 Terror Suspects Separate federal appeals courts Thursday ruled in favor of increased legal rights for Jose Padilla, the Chicago man accused of planning a dirty-bomb attack, and the 600 foreign detainees held at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Jim Lehrer discusses these decisions with John Yoo and David Cole.

	Dec. 17, 2003 Campaign Times: The Impact of Saddam Hussein's Capture Magaret Warner speaks with three New York Times reporters covering the 2004 presidential campaign about the impact of Saddam Hussein's capture on the strategies of the Democratic candidates.

	Dec. 15, 2003 Capture and Consequence American forces apprehended deposed Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein Saturday at a hideout 10 miles south of his hometown of Tikrit. President Bush told reporters today that the United States will work with the Iraqi people to develop a system to try Hussein that will withstand international scrutiny.

	Dec. 11, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: Senator John Edwards Freshman Sen. John Edwards, D-N.C., recently explained to voters in Santa Fe, N.M., why he is ready for a job at the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue.

	Dec. 10, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: New Hampshire Debate The eight Democratic presidential candidates debated in Durham, N.H., Tuesday, but it was the endorsement of Howard Dean by former Vice President Al Gore earlier in the day that stole the stage.

	Dec. 9, 2003 Background: Big Boost for Howard Dean Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Howard Dean for the Democratic presidential nomination.

	Dec. 9, 2003 Big Boost for Howard Dean Former Vice President Al Gore endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean Tuesday during an appearance with the former Vermont governor in Harlem. After a recap from New York Times political correspondent Adam Nagourney, two experts assess the impact of Gore's endorsement on the upcoming primaries.

	Dec. 9, 2003 Straight Talk with China President Bush met with Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao at the White House Tuesday and warned Taiwan not to provoke China by taking steps toward independence. Experts assess the outcome of the meeting and the state of U.S.-China relations.

	Dec. 8, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: Dick Gephardt Rep. Dick Gephardt, D-Mo., speaks to voters in Waukee, Iowa, in the latest snapshot from the Democratic presidential campaign trial.

	Dec. 4, 2003 Campaign Snapshot: Howard Dean The NewsHour begins a series of snapshots of the 2004 presidential candidates making their case to the voters with excerpts from a recent Howard Dean appearance in Ottumwa, Iowa.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 27, 2003 President Bush Visit to Troops in Iraq President Bush surprised U.S. troops in Iraq by delivering a Thanksgiving Day message to them in person. Ray Suarez speaks with Christian Caryl of Newsweek magazine about the president's visit.

	Nov. 26, 2003 'We Are Lincoln Men' Margaret Warner speaks with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Herbert Donald about his book, "We Are Lincoln Men: Abraham Lincoln and His Friends."

	Nov. 26, 2003 Ties That Bind: The Blue Ties of George W. Bush Former NewsHour correspondent Roger Mudd returns with some observations about what some people are wearing around their necks.

	Nov. 25, 2003 Battle in New Hampshire Gwen Ifill traveled to New Hampshire to preview the competition between Sen. John Kerry, D-Mass., and former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean in the first presidential primary.

	Nov. 21, 2003 Newsmaker: Richard Armitage The deputy secretary of state discusses a coalition plan to give more authority to the Iraqi governing council and assesses recent attacks in Iraq and Turkey.

	Nov. 21, 2003 Bush and Blair: Friendly Farewell Continued attacks in Turkey and Iraq overshadowed the upbeat mood of President Bush and British Prime Minister Tony Blair's trip to the English countryside. Terence Smith reports on the meeting between the two allies.

	Nov. 21, 2003 Shields and Brooks Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Bush's trip to Britain, same-sex marriage laws, the debate over Medicare, and the anniversary of the Kennedy assasination.

	Nov. 20, 2003 Bush and Blair: Shoulder to Shoulder President Bush met with British Prime Minister Tony Blair in London today, and they once again defended their decision to invade Iraq. Ray Suarez reports on how these leaders' alliance has weathered the war and its aftermath.

	Nov. 20, 2003 Battle in Iowa Margaret Warner begins a series of reports on the Democratic front-runners in the early contests with a look at the duel between Howard Dean and Richard Gephardt in Iowa.

	Nov. 20, 2003 President Kennedy Conspiracy Theories Forty years have passed since President Kennedy's assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, but the event continues to be a keen focal point of 20th century history. Experts discuss why a majority of Americans do not believe Lee Harvey Oswald acted alone in the the president's death.

	Nov. 19, 2003 Newsmaker: Spencer Abraham Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham discusses the initial findings of a U.S.-Canadian task force that has been investigating the massive electricity blackout on August 14. He also explains how measures in the energy bill being considered in the Senate would help prevent future blackouts.

	Nov. 19, 2003 President Bush in Britain President Bush embarked on his first full day of a state visit to Britain where he delivered a major address on key points of U.S. foreign policy, including his defense of the coalition's goals in the Iraq war. Experts assess the president's trip to Britain thus far and the international issues he outlined in his speech.

	Nov. 17, 2003 Energy Deal The House and Senate are nearing completion of a comprehensive energy bill. Two members of the energy conference committee, Reps. Joe Barton (R-Texas) and Edward Markey (D-Mass.), present drastically different viewpoints of the bill.

	Nov. 14, 2003 The Political Analysis of Brooks and Oliphant New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant discuss the Senate's marathon debate over judicial nominees, President Bush's new Iraq policy, and developments in the campaigns of the Democratic presidential front-runner candidates.

	Nov. 12, 2003 Campaign Times: Howard Dean Won Endorsements Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean won endorsements from two of the nation's largest labor unions, the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees and the Service Employees International Union. Margaret Warner examines the significance of the unions' support for Dean's campaign.

	Nov. 12, 2003 Background: No Comity Tonight Senate Republicans Wednesday scheduled a 30-hour marathon debate session to blast Senate Democrats for blocking four of President Bush's judicial nominees for the federal bench.

	Nov. 12, 2003 No Comity Tonight Senate Republicans Wednesday scheduled a 30-hour marathon debate session to blast Senate Democrats for blocking four of President Bush's judicial nominees for the federal bench. Gwen Ifill discusses the ongoing battle over judicial nominees and the GOP's standoff strategy with former senators.

	Nov. 10, 2003 Money and Politics: Howard Dean Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean announced Saturday that he would forgo public matching funds for his 2004 presidential campaign, becoming the first Democrat to opt out of the presidential public financing system in 30 years. Experts discuss Dean's decision and its possible ramifications for the future of campaign financing.

	Nov. 5, 2003 Democratic Debate Democratic presidential front-runner Howard Dean told supporters, "I regret the pain that I may have caused either to African Americans or Southern white voters." Dean was defending a previous statement he had made that the Democratic Party must court white Southerners who display the Confederate flag on their pickup trucks.

	Nov. 5, 2003 Race, Class and Politics Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean drew criticism from fellow Democratic presidential candidates when he said the party should reach out to southern men who display the Confederate flag. He later apologized to those who may have been offended by his comments. Two political writers analyze the implications of the incident.

	Nov. 4, 2003 Reagan Miniseries: Final Cut After weeks of rumors that the upcoming CBS miniseries presents an unflattering portrait of former President Reagan and his wife Nancy, the network announced that it will not air the broadcast. Instead, the miniseries will be shown Nov. 30 on Showtime, a cable network owned by CBS's parent company, Viacom.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2003 Weekly Analysis with Shields and Safire Political analysts Mark Shields and William Safire discuss the week's events, including the optimistic news about the U.S. economy and President Bush's postwar policy in Iraq.

	Oct. 28, 2003 Situation Report on Iraq President Bush called an impromptu press conference to react to the surge in attacks against Iraqis cooperating with the coalition occupation authority in Baghdad. Bush insisted that the U.S. must not be deterred from its reconstruction mission. Senate leaders provided their own interpretations of the president's progress.

	Oct. 27, 2003 Democratic Debate Face-off The nine Democrats in contention for their party's 2004 presidential nomination met at a debate in Detroit last night sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus Institute and Fox News Channel. Gwen Ifill, who moderated the debate, reviews the highlights.

	Oct. 24, 2003 Weekly Analysis with Shields and Safire Political analysts Mark Shields and William Safire discuss the week's news, including controversy over a memo written by Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, criticism over religious statements made by a top U.S. military official and the debate over prescription drug reform.

	Oct. 22, 2003 The President's Trip to Asia President Bush continued his Asia trip Tuesday, stressing a commitment to the war on terrorism and tolerance for religious beliefs. Gwen Ifill leads a discussion about U.S. interests and relations in the region.

	Oct. 20, 2003 Campaign 'Times' The first competition between the candidates for the Democratic presidential nomination will go uncontested by two top contenders. Sen. Joseph Lieberman (D-Conn.) and retired U.S. Army Gen. Wesley Clark both decided to forgo the January Iowa caucus and instead focus their campaigns on New Hampshire and South Carolina.

	Oct. 17, 2003 Weekly Analysis with Shields and Safire Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and conservative columnist William Safire of The New York Times discuss the appropriations bill for Iraqi reconstruction, and the United Nations' unanimous approval of the U.S.-backed postwar resolution.

	Oct. 13, 2003 FTC Chairman Timothy Muris on Do Not Call List Timothy Muris, the head of the Federal Trade Commission that runs the Do-Not-Call list, discusses the continuing standoff in court and what consumers can expect in the meantime.

	Oct. 13, 2003 Condoleezza Rice Under Fire Since President Bush announced last week that Condoleezza Rice would head a task force on Iraq reconstruction, the national security adviser has come under fire for her management tactics and her council's interaction with other parts of the administration.

	Oct. 10, 2003 Democratic Face-off One year after the House of Representatives voted to authorize President Bush to wage war against Iraq, the nine Democrats who seek to replace him took aim at the president's war strategy during a debate in Phoenix last night.

	Oct. 10, 2003 Political Analysis with Shields and Safire Jim Lehrer talks to syndicated columnist Mark Shields and William Safire of The New York Times about the Democratic debate, the election of Arnold Schwarzenegger as California's governor and recent developments in the Bush administration's Iraq policy.

	Oct. 10, 2003 Standing Fast Vice President Dick Cheney capped the first week of the new Bush administration public relations offensive on Iraq in an address this morning to the Heritage Foundation.

	Oct. 9, 2003 Perspectives on Press Leaks As the Justice Department continues its criminal probe into the alleged White House naming of an undercover CIA agent to a half dozen reporters, Jim Lehrer and four historians review past cases of alleged presidential leaks to the media.

	Oct. 7, 2003 2004 Presidential Campaign The field of Democrats vying to replace President Bush shrank by one last night, when Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) announced he would withdraw his candidacy. Margaret Warner discusses this decision and its impact on the election with Adam Nagourney, the chief political reporter for The New York Times.

	Oct. 2, 2003 Pursuing the Leak A Justice Department investigation into the alleged White House leak of an undercover CIA agent's identity is expanding to include other federal agencies. Experts explain the workings of such an investigation.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 24, 2003 General Wesley Clark: The Clark Effect Former Gen. Wesley Clark joined the 2004 Democratic presidential race just a week ago, but his candidacy immediately changed the dynamics of the campaign. The New York Times' chief political reporter discusses how Clark will impact the race for the White House.

	Sept. 17, 2003 Jimmy Carter on the Anniversary of the Camp David Peace Accords Jim Lehrer discusses the anniversary of the Camp David peace accords with former President Jimmy Carter as well as current foreign policy issues facing the United States including Iraq and North Korea.

	Sept. 17, 2003 Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark: Campaign 'Times' Retired Army Gen. Wesley Clark announced his candidacy in the race for president. Gwen Ifill discusses his late entry in an already crowded field of Democratic candidates with Katherine Seelye of The New York Times.

	Sept. 16, 2003 Presidents' Wartime Budgets Gwen Ifill leads a discussion about the spending priortities of U.S. presidents in wartime and President Bush's request for new funding for operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

	Sept. 10, 2003 Face-off: Democratic Debate The Democratic presidential candidates fielded questions of particular interest to African-American voters at last night's debate. Kwame Holman reports with highlights.

	Sept. 7, 2003 President Bush Addresses the Nation The following is the entire text of President Bush's address to the nation defining Iraq as the "central front" in the global war on terrorism and asking Congress for an additional $87 billion to fund U.S. military operations in Iraq and Afghanistan.

	Sept. 5, 2003 Candidates Face Off in New Mexico Ray Suarez co-moderated last night's Democratic presidential candidate debate. The candidates fielded questions on the United States' role in Iraq, American unemployment numbers and President Bush's tax cuts.

	Sept. 4, 2003 Estrada Withdraws Judicial nominee Miguel Estrada withdrew his name Thursday after two years of failed attempts to obtain Senate approval. Jim Lehrer speaks with Senate Judiciary Committee members Jeff Sessions (R-Ala.) and Charles Schumer (D-NY).



	AUGUST Aug. 14, 2003 U.N. Helping Hand in Iraq? The United Nations Security Council on Thursday approved a resolution to create the Iraqi Governing Council and authorized a U.N. assistance mission to Iraq. Policy experts discuss whether the U.S. will allow the U.N. to provide more help on the ground in postwar Iraq.

	Aug. 8, 2003 Democratic Candidates Betty Ann Bowser reports on the recent appearances made by the nine Democratic presidential candidates and former Vice President Al Gore.

	Aug. 8, 2003 The U.S. and the Middle East In a speech Thursday, National Security Adviser Condoleezza Rice said the U.S. has a responsibility to help transform predominantly Islamic Middle Eastern countries into democracies. Margaret Warner discusses whether America is ready for this commitment.

	Aug. 5, 2003 Extended Interview: Presidential Candidate Howard Dean The following transcript is the extended interview with Democratic presidential candidate Howard Dean during a campaign stop organized by Meetup.com in Iowa City.

	Aug. 5, 2003 Extended Interview: Mark Hunter The following transcript is the extended interview with Mark Hunter, a self-described "avid supporter" of Howard Dean. Hunter shares his thoughts on why Dean's Internet outreach has been so successful thus far.

	Aug. 5, 2003 Extended Interview: Tim Smith The following transcript is the extended interview with Tim Smith, who talks about what prompted him to attend Howard Dean's campaign rally in Iowa City.

	Aug. 5, 2003 Extended Interview: Evans Yeats The following transcript is the extended interview with Evans Yeats, who decided to attend a campaign rally for Howard Dean after learning about the Democratic presidential candidate through Meetup.com and the Internet.



	JULY July 30, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Senator John Edwards on Health Care Terence Smith speaks with Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Edwards of North Carolina about his plans for the nation's health care.

	July 30, 2003 President Bush Taking Questions President Bush talked about the war in Iraq, recent terror threats, al-Qaida's connection to Saddam Hussein and peace in the Middle East at a White House press conference.

	July 30, 2003 Newsmaker: Condoleezza Rice The national security adviser discusses the inclusion of controversial information in the State of the Union address, North Korea and the refusal to declassify parts of the 9/11 report.

	July 28, 2003 Watergate: What the President Knew In "Watergate Plus 30: Shadow of History" on PBS, Jeb Stuart Magruder, a former aide to President Nixon, says he heard Nixon order the burglary of Democratic headquarters at the Watergate complex. Gwen Ifill discusses the new documentary with Magruder and Sam Dash, former chief counsel of the Senate Watergate Committee.

	July 16, 2003 Rationale for War in Iraq As questions continue to surface about the reliability of prewar U.S. intelligence on Iraq, George Tenet appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee. Two experts discuss the Bush administration's case for the war in Iraq, its postwar planning and the challenges involved in balancing intelligence and foreign policy.

	July 11, 2003 Defending Claims President Bush and members of his administration spent much of the week answering questions on their justification for a war in Iraq and U.S. intelligence on Iraq's weapons of mass destruction. Ray Suarez discusses the intelligence controversy.

	July 11, 2003 Defending Claims: Background The Bush administration spent much of the week defending its justification for a war in Iraq, especially claims that Saddam Hussein had tried to purchase uranium from the African nation of Niger. Kwame Holman reports on the controversy.

	July 10, 2003 AIDS in Africa Health Correspondent Susan Dentzer reports on President Bush's trip to the African nation of Botswana and the AIDS crisis facing the small but prosperous nation.

	July 10, 2003 Defending Claims The Bush administration admitted Monday that accusations included in the president's State of the Union address have turned out to be inaccurate. Secretary of State Colin Powell, traveling with the president in Africa, fielded questions about the faulty intelligence during a news conference.

	July 7, 2003 President Bush in Africa President Bush left for a five-nation tour of Africa Monday, which will focus on issues such as AIDS, famine-relief, peacekeeping efforts, trade and economic aid.

	July 4, 2003 The Founders' Vision As the U.S. celebrates 227 years of independence, four historians discuss what America's first generation of leaders might think of its role in the world today.

	July 2, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Senator John Kerry on Health Care Margaret Warner talks with Democratic presidential candidate Sen. John Kerry (Mass.) about his plans for the nation's health care.

	July 1, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Reverend Al Sharpton on Health Care Margaret Warner talks with Democratic presidential candidate Rev. Al Sharpton about his plan for the nation's health care.



	JUNE June 30, 2003 Newsmaker: Secretary of State Colin Powell Secretary of State Colin Powell discusses the latest developments in the U.S.-led "road map" to Middle East peace, and the call for America to intervene in Liberia's ongoing civil war.

	June 16, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Senator Bob Graham Margaret Warner talks with presidential candidate Sen. Bob Graham (D-Fla.) about his plans for the nation's health care system.

	June 11, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Senator Joe Lieberman of Connecticut Ray Suarez speaks with Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Joe Lieberman of Connecticut about his plans for the nation's uninsured.

	June 9, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Carol Moseley Braun Margaret Warner talks with former senator and Democratic presidential candidate Carol Moseley Braun about her plans for the U.S. health care system.

	June 9, 2003 Presidents and Peace Jim Lehrer discusses the role of the American president in the Middle East peace process with diplomatic historians Kenneth Stein, Doug Little, and Diane Kunz.

	June 5, 2003 The President Abroad President Bush ended his six-nation trip with a speech to U.S. troops in Qatar, praising their rebuilding efforts and for making "sure that Iraq is not going to serve as an arsenal for terrorist groups." Two senators discuss the pace of reconstruction in Iraq and the search for definitive proof of weapons of mass destruction.

	June 3, 2003 The President Abroad President Bush met with key Arab leaders Tuesday to discuss the fight against terrorism and his attempts to implement a "road map" to Middle East peace ahead of his summit with the Israeli and Palestinian prime ministers. Experts discuss the significance of the meetings and the critical path ahead.

	June 2, 2003 The President Abroad David Sanger of The New York Times details President Bush's meetings with world leaders at the G-8 diplomatic summit and the president's arrival in Sharm El-Sheikh, where he will meet with Arab officials.



	MAY May 30, 2003 President Bush's Trip Margaret Warner discusses the potential impact of President Bush's meetings abroad with Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national security adviser under President Carter; and Brent Scowcroft, former national security adviser under the first President Bush.

	May 29, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Dennis Kucinich As part of a series of health care conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates, Ray Suarez speaks with Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio.

	May 23, 2003 Managing President Bush's Message The resignation of White House press secretary Ari Fleischer and President Bush's recent historic landing on the carrier Abraham Lincoln have drawn attention to the way the president's image is presented to the press. Terence Smith gets some perspective from Elisabeth Bumiller and Michael Deaver.

	May 22, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Howard Dean In the second of a series of health care conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates, Ray Suarez speaks with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean.

	May 21, 2003 Christine Todd Whitman Leaving the EPA Christine Todd Whitman, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is leaving her post after more than two years of highly charged debates that often put her at odds with others in the Bush administration. Experts examine President Bush's environmental record under her tenure.

	May 21, 2003 Candidates' Rx: Rep. Richard Gephardt Starting a series of discussions with the Democratic presidential candidates about the nation's health care system, Margaret Warner talks with Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri about his plan to provide health care through employers

	May 20, 2003 U.S. Raises Terror Alert Level Philip Shenon of The New York Times assesses the reasons behind the U.S. decision to raise the nationwide terrorist threat level to "high" -- its second-highest designation.

	May 14, 2003 Histroical Perspectives: Division within the Cabinet Secretary of State Colin Powell and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld have faced questions about public disagreements over how to handle major national security issues confronting the U.S. How unusual is such a split at the cabinet level? Margaret Warner turns to presidential historians.

	May 8, 2003 Politics and Justice As the Senate remains deadlocked over two judicial nominations, two key players on the Senate Judiciary Committee discuss efforts to improve the nomination process.

	May 7, 2003 Ahmad Chalabi and a New Iraq Ahmad Chalabi of the Iraqi National Congress is expected to be named to the council that the U.S. says will lead Iraq as it transitions to a permanent democratic government. Experts discuss the controversy surrounding Chalabi with Margaret Warner.

	May 5, 2003 South Carolina Face The nine Democrats vying for the White House squared off in Columbia, South Carolina Saturday to discuss the war in Iraq, President Bush's tax cut and other issues expected to shape the 2004 election season.



	APRIL April 11, 2003 Shields and Brooks Jim Lehrer discusses the week's political events with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and The Weekly Standard's David Brooks.



	MARCH March 25, 2003 President Bush's Remarks on Supplemental Funding The following is the entire text of President Bush's statement on his $75 billion request to fund the war in Iraq.

	March 24, 2003 Protecting POW's American and Iraqi forces have taken prisoners during this first week of war. Margaret Warner discusses prisoners' rights with Amanda Williamson, a spokeswoman for the International Committee of the Red Cross; and Eugene Fidell, president of the National Institute of Military Justice and a former lawyer in the U.S. Coast Guard.

	March 23, 2003 Senate Views on the War with Iraq Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.), a member of the Select Intelligence Committee, and Senator George Voinovich (R-Ohio), of the Foreign Relations Committee, discuss the latest developments in the war with Iraq.

	March 19, 2003 Dissention and the Iraq War Republicans denounced Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle on Tuesday for his criticism of President Bush with the nation on the brink of war. Jim Lehrer and guests discuss the appropriate role for those who oppose a war.

	March 17, 2003 President Bush Addresses the Nation The following is the entire text of President George W. Bush's national address on the conflict with Iraq.

	March 17, 2003 Historical Perspectives: Ultimatum to Iraqi Leader Saddam Hussein Four historians share their perspectives on President George W. Bush's ultimatum to Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein.

	March 4, 2003 President Bush's Speech to the AMA President Bush outlines his proposal for adding prescription drug coverage to Medicare during a speech before the American Medical Association. The president also argued for limits on medical malpractice lawsuits, including imposing a $250,000 cap on potential awards for non-economic damages.

	March 4, 2003 Meet the Candidates: Al Sharpton Margaret Warner continues the series of conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates. Reverend Al Sharpton discusses his views on Iraq and foreign policy.

	March 3, 2003 Meet the Candidates: Carol Moseley Braun Ray Suarez continues the series of conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates. Ambassador Carol Moseley Braun discusses her views on Iraq and foreign policy.

	March 3, 2003 Al-Qaida Mastermind, Khalid Shaikh Mohammed U.S.and Pakistani forces arrested Khalid Shaikh Mohammed, the alleged architect of the Sept. 11 attacks, this weekend. Experts assess how the arrest may affect the al-Qaida terrorist network, and whether information obtained from Mohammed could thwart other planned attacks.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 27, 2003 Meet the Candidates: Dennis Kucinich Ray Suarez continues the series of conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates. Rep. Dennis Kucinich of Ohio discusses his views on Iraq and foreign policy.

	Feb. 26, 2003 Background: Judicial Politics The Senate has debated the judicial nomination of Miguel Estrada for three weeks. Ray Suarez reports.

	Feb. 26, 2003 Judicial Politics The debate in the U.S. Senate over the judicial nomination of Miguel Estrada has stretched into its third week. Two U.S. Senators discuss the embattled nomination and the politics of the confirmation process.

	Feb. 26, 2003 Meet the Candidates: Joseph Lieberman Margaret Warner continues the series of conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates. Senator Joseph Lieberman of Connecticut discusses his views on Iraq and foreign policy.

	Feb. 25, 2003 Meet the Candidates: Howard Dean Gwen Ifill continues the series of conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates. Former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean offers his views on Iraq and other elements of U.S. foreign policy.

	Feb. 25, 2003 Colin Powell's Mission to Asia Experts assess Secretary of State Colin Powell's four-day trip to East Asia to garner support for the U.S. position on North Korea and Iraq.

	Feb. 24, 2003 Meet the Candidates: Richard Gephardt Gwen Ifill discusses Iraq and the conduct of foreign policy with Congressman Richard Gephardt of Missouri in the first of a series of eight conversations with Democratic presidential hopefuls.

	Feb. 21, 2003 Weekly Political Analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news, including the latest on the Iraq crisis and the emerging field of 2004 presidential candidates.

	Feb. 18, 2003 Diplomatic Moves The United States and Britain continue diplomatic efforts to garner support for a possible attack on Iraq. Two experts assess the likelihood of a second United Nations resolution authorizing military action against Iraq.

	Feb. 17, 2003 Global Protest Iraq War A possible Iraq war triggered worldwide protests these past three days. Betty Ann Bowser reports on the demonstrations.

	Feb. 14, 2003 The Road Ahead in Iraq The United Nations Security Council met Friday to hear the latest report by top U.N. weapons inspectors on their teams' progress in Iraq. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright and former National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft discuss the state of world opinion toward the Iraq debate.

	Feb. 14, 2003 Shields and Brooks Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's news, including the potential for war with Iraq and the state of homeland security.

	Feb. 13, 2003 Chief U.N. Inspector Hans Blix Hans Blix will report his findings to the Security Council on Feb. 13. Margaret Warner talks with both friends and critics of the U.N.'s chief inspector.

	Feb. 11, 2003 Plans for a Post-War Iraq After a report on a meeting held with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, four humanitarian and reconstruction experts consider what a post-Saddam Iraq will look like.

	Feb. 11, 2003 Background: Preparing for Possible Terrorism The heads of the CIA and the FBI issued warnings to Congress about possible terrorist strikes in the coming weeks.

	Feb. 11, 2003 Preparing for Possible Terrorism The heads of the CIA and the FBI issued warnings to Congress about possible terrorist strikes in the coming weeks. Margaret Warner and guests discuss the local implications of those warnings.

	Feb. 10, 2003 Background: Fighting AIDS in Africa and the Caribbean In his State of the Union address last month, President Bush announced a marked increase in funds to fight AIDS worldwide. Health correspondent Susan Dentzer reports.

	Feb. 10, 2003 Background: Deepening Divide Over Iraq Divisions in NATO and Europe are widening over the conflict with Iraq. Kwame Holman reports.

	Feb. 10, 2003 Deepening Divide Over Iraq Experts discuss the widening divisions within NATO and Europe over the conflict with Iraq.

	Feb. 7, 2003 Britain's View on Iraq Jim Lehrer assesses Sec. Powell's presentation to the U.N. and the prospect of war with Iraq with the United Kingdom's ambassador to the U.N. Jeremy Greenstock.

	Feb. 7, 2003 France Weighs In on Iraq As world leaders continue to react to American case against Iraq, Jim Lehrer discusses Secretary of State Colin Powell's report with Jean-David Levitte, the French ambassador to the U.S.

	Feb. 6, 2003 Iraq's Options With President Bush warning "the game is over," what options remain for Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein to avoid a military strike by the U.S.?

	Feb. 5, 2003 Background Report: The Case Against Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell presented evidence to the United Nations Security Council to make a case against Iraq. Gwen Ifill reports.

	Feb. 5, 2003 The Case Against Iraq Experts assess Secretary of State Colin Powell's presentation today to the United Nations Security Council and his evidence that Iraq is developing weapons of mass destruction.

	Feb. 4, 2003 War and Diplomacy in Iraq Secretary of State Colin Powell on Wednesday will present the U.S. case for war in Iraq. Gwen Ifill reports on Powell's role in world events.

	Feb. 4, 2003 War and Diplomacy in Iraq As Secretary of State Colin Powell prepares to make the U.S. case for war against Iraq, Gwen Ifill gets four views on his role in the Bush administration and his efforts on the world stage.

	Feb. 3, 2003 Background: Spending Blueprint President Bush unveiled his new budget plan today. Kwame Holman reports.

	Feb. 3, 2003 Spending Blueprint President Bush submitted his $2.23 trillion budget plan to Congress, saying it will get the economy going again while taking care of social needs and protecting the U.S. from attack. Experts analyze the proposed budget plan.



	JANUARY Jan. 29, 2003 Background: Economic Rx Kwame Holman narrates excerpts from the State of the Union address.

	Jan. 29, 2003 Economic Rx: Denver Voters Spencer Michels gets more reaction from the Denver voters on the president's speech.

	Jan. 29, 2003 Bush's Economic Plan The president also spoke last night about his plan to fix the economy's troubles. Ray Suarez then discusses the president's economic proposals with Rep. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md. ) And Rep. Jim McCrery (R-La.).

	Jan. 29, 2003 Words of War President Bush warned in his State of the Union address that the U.S. will see that Iraq is disarmed, even if that means launching military strikes. Kwame Holman reports with excerpts from the president's speech.

	Jan. 29, 2003 Words of War President Bush warned in his State of the Union address that war with Iraq may be inevitable.

	Jan. 29, 2003 Words of War President Bush warned in his State of the Union address that war with Iraq may be inevitable.

	Jan. 28, 2003 Master Strategist: Karl Rove Republican strategist Karl Rove is considered by many to be President Bush's chief adviser in all key political and policy decisions. Experts offer perspective on Rove's background and analysis of his role in the White House.

	Jan. 28, 2003 New Point Man: John Snow Kwame Holman reports with excerpts from the Senate confirmation hearing for Treasury Secretary nominee John Snow.

	Jan. 28, 2003 Shields and Brooks Preview the State of the Union Jim Lehrer previews the State of the Union address with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and David Brooks of the Weekly Standard.

	Jan. 28, 2003 The Democratic Response Gary Locke, the Democratic governor of Washington, outlines his party's response to the State of the Union, calling for a multilateral response to Iraq and North Korea and urging fiscal restraint.

	Jan. 28, 2003 President Bush's State of the Union Speech Part I In the first section of his address, Pres. Bush talked about challenges the United States faces at home and abroad and discussed ways to improve the economy, protect the environment, and provide affordable healthcare.

	Jan. 28, 2003 President Bush's State of the Union Speech Part II In the second part of his address, President Bush talked about a plan to combat AIDS in Africa, the continuing war on terror, and the case against Saddam Hussein.

	Jan. 24, 2003 Weekly Political Analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks Mark Shields and David Brooks assess the week's political events, including the latest developments in the debate over disarming Iraq.

	Jan. 21, 2003 Public Diplomacy President Bush signs an executive order creating a White House office to improve America's image abroad.

	Jan. 16, 2003 Medical Malpractice President Bush called on Congress Thursday to place limits on medical malpractice lawsuits, including imposing a $250,000 cap on potential damage awards. Experts discuss this proposed reform and the debate over the medical liability system.

	Jan. 15, 2003 Weighing Affirmative Action President Bush enters the affirmative action debate, calling a University of Michigan program unconstitutional.

	Jan. 8, 2003 Economic Stimulus? Economists debate the effectiveness of President Bush's economic stimulus plan.

	Jan. 1, 2003 A Look Back at 2002 As 2003 dawns, the NewsHour's panel of historians reflects on the year past, discussing scandals in the Catholic Church, Wall Street and the Senate as well as assessing President Bush's 2002.