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	2005 DECEMBER Dec. 30, 2005 Shields and Brooks Discuss 2005 Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss Jack Abramoff's legal troubles, the winners and losers of 2005 and the year's most significant events, including Hurricane Katrina and the rise of political Islam.

	Dec. 28, 2005 Supreme Court Nominee Alito's Judicial Views Documents released recently from Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito's past have sparked a debate over his judicial philosophy. Two experts discuss what the documents reveal about his views on executive privilege, abortion rights and civil rights and what they could mean for his confirmation hearings.

	Dec. 16, 2005 President George W. Bush In a wide-ranging interview, President George W. Bush hailed the elections in Iraq as having geopolitical import, outlined his hopes for marginalizing the militants attacking targets throughout Iraq and refused to comment on reported spying by the National Security Agency on people in the United States without a court order.

	Dec. 12, 2005 Remembering Eugene McCarthy Eugene McCarthy, the Minnesota senator who provided a voice in Washington for those opposed to the Vietnam War, died Saturday at the age of 89. Following a background report, a presidential historian discusses Sen. McCarthy's legacy.

	Dec. 5, 2005 Former 9/11 Commission Officers Fault Government in Report Members of the former 9/11 Commission gave the government mostly failing grades Monday on improving security. Following a background report, two members of the House Homeland Security Committee assess the commission's criticisms.

	Dec. 2, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss President Bush's strategy in Iraq, the divide among Democrats over a military withdrawal and the resignation of Rep. Randy Cunningham following bribery charges.

	Dec. 1, 2005 Clues From Judge Alito's Past Documents released from Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito's time as a lawyer in the Reagan administration show he supported restrictions on abortion but legal experts hesitate to predict how he would vote if confirmed.



	NOVEMBER Nov. 30, 2005 President Bush Speaks at the U.S. Naval Academy President Bush reinforced his strategy in Iraq and rejected calls to set any timetables for a pullout in a speech Wednesday at the U.S. Naval Academy. Excerpts of the speech follow.

	Nov. 18, 2005 White House Deflects Criticism of Iraq War Strategy The White House defended its strategy in Iraq facing recent criticisms and calls for a withdrawal. Following a background report, New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant discuss the accusations.

	Nov. 16, 2005 Stern Words for China In Japan Wednesday, during his visit to Asia, President Bush challenged China to expand political and religious freedoms. Following a background report, two experts discuss the president's speech.

	Nov. 11, 2005 White House Defends Prewar Iraq Intelligence White House communications director Dan Bartlett refuted accusations that President Bush misled America with faulty intelligence in the months leading up to the invasion of Iraq.

	Nov. 11, 2005 Shields and Lowry Political analysts Mark Shields and Richard Lowry discuss the White House's justification for the war in Iraq after President Bush accused critics of trying to rewrite history concerning the lead-up to the war.

	Nov. 4, 2005 Iraq War Questions Retired Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson, Colin Powell's former chief of staff, has sharply criticized the Bush administration's handling of the run up to the Iraq war. Following an interview with Wilkerson, two experts debate his charges.

	Nov. 1, 2005 The Alito Debate Begins As the high-stakes battle over the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito gears up, two senators discuss the nominee.



	OCTOBER Oct. 31, 2005 Assessing the Alito Nomination President Bush nominated U.S. Court of Appeals Judge Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court Monday. Two legal scholars discuss the nomination.

	Oct. 31, 2005 Shields, Lowry and Beschloss Syndicated columnist Mark Shields, National Review editor Rich Lowry and presidential historian Michael Beschloss discuss President Bush's leadership and performance during recent challenging political situations and his nomination of Samuel Alito to the U.S. Supreme Court.

	Oct. 27, 2005 Miers Withdraws Nomination Harriet Miers withdrew her nomination as a Supreme Court nominee amid criticism from conservatives. Two senators on the Judiciary Committee discuss her decision and the next step for the White House.

	Oct. 26, 2005 Leahy and Specter on Miers Following a background report, Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Arlen Specter and ranking Democrat Patrick Leahy discuss the state of the Harriet Miers Supreme Court nomination.

	Oct. 26, 2005 CIA Leak Case Nears Its End A reporter provides an update on the CIA leak investigation. The grand jury expires Friday.

	Oct. 24, 2005 Nomination of New Fed Chair President Bush announced Monday the nomination of Ben Bernanke, the White House's top economic adviser, to replace Federal Reserve Board Chairman Alan Greenspan who will retire in January.

	Oct. 21, 2005 Brooks and Oliphant New York Times columnist David Brooks and Boston Globe columnist Tom Oliphant discuss senators' reactions to Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, Tom DeLay's indictment on charges of money laundering, the CIA leak investigation and the war in Iraq.

	Oct. 20, 2005 President Bush Says Prospects Improving for Palestinian State In a meeting at the Oval Office Thursday with Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas, President Bush praised the leader and said prospects for an independent Palestinian state are stronger than ever before.

	Oct. 19, 2005 Justice Breyer Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer discusses his recent book "Active Liberty: Interpreting Our Democratic Constitution," his judicial philosophy and changes in the court since Chief Justice John Roberts' arrival.

	Oct. 18, 2005 Questions for Harriet Miers Documents Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers supplied the Senate with on Tuesday shed more light on her opinions. Following a background report, Sens. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., and Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., discuss the new information about the candidate.

	Oct. 10, 2005 Battle Over Miers Nomination Conservatives continue to quarrel over the judicial qualifications of Supreme Court nominee Harriet Miers, current White House counsel and a close friend of President Bush. Two guests discuss their differing opinions of Miers.

	Oct. 6, 2005 The CIA Leak Case President Bush's top political adviser Karl Rove has agreed to testify again before a federal grand jury in the case of a CIA agent's leaked identity. A reporter provides an update.

	Oct. 6, 2005 Linking War on Terror to Iraq President Bush reaffirmed the importance of the war in Iraq as part of the broader war on terrorism and outlined the extremist philosophy of the enemy. Following excerpts from the speech, two former U.S. officials discuss President Bush's strategy against terrorism.

	Oct. 4, 2005 Contested Miers Nomination President Bush defended his nomination of Harriet Miers to the Supreme Court, saying she is the best person to fill the vacancy. His choice has caused a split among conservatives and drawn fire from liberal activist groups.

	Oct. 3, 2005 The Miers Nomination The Senate reaction to President Bush's nomination of White House counsel Harriet Miers was mixed, largely because she never served as a judge and her judicial views are almost completely unknown. Two senators assess her nomination.



	SEPTEMBER Sept. 16, 2005 President Bush's Plan to Rebuild President Bush's promise for federal government support in planning and financing Hurricane Katrina relief efforts has sparked a debate about the government's role in the Gulf Coast's recovery. Five guests share their views on the president's proposal.

	Sept. 16, 2005 Federal Support for Gulf Coast In a speech in New Orleans, President Bush promised the federal government would help clean up the damage inflicted upon the Gulf Coast by Hurricane Katrina. A report from New Orleans captures reactions from politicians and survivors.

	Sept. 15, 2005 President Vows Massive Federal Rebuilding Effort in Wake of Hurricane In a prime-time address to the nation Thursday, President Bush promised the federal government "will do what it takes" to rebuild areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina and took responsibility for the response effort many have criticized as too slow.

	Sept. 15, 2005 President Bush's Address President Bush addressed the nation Thursday night, pledging, "Throughout the area hit by the hurricane, we will do what it takes, we will stay as long as it takes to help citizens rebuild their communities and their lives." The following is the full text of his speech.

	Sept. 14, 2005 Lee Hamilton Following a background report on the federal response to Hurricane Katrina, former congressman and vice chairman of the 9/11 Commission Lee Hamilton discusses the United States' preparedness for emergencies.

	Sept. 12, 2005 President Tours Flooded New Orleans President Bush began a two-day tour of Hurricane Katrina-affected areas in New Orleans Monday, as signs of life began to emerge in the flooded historic city.

	Sept. 6, 2005 Probes Launched Into Federal Response to Hurricane Katrina President Bush and Congress each announced on Tuesday that they would investigate the federal government's highly criticized response to Hurricane Katrina.

	Sept. 5, 2005 President Returns to Louisiana As Questions of Race Remain President Bush, who has faced withering criticism for the slow federal response to Hurricane Katrina, visited the storm-ravaged Gulf Coast for the second time in four days.



	AUGUST Aug. 19, 2005 Oliphant and Kristol Tom Oliphant and Bill Kristol analyze what the newly released writings of Supreme Court justice nominee John Roberts reveal, and the ongoing campaign in Texas by mothers of U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq.



	JULY July 29, 2005 Shields and Ponnuru Syndicated Columnist Mark Shields and National Review Senior Editor Ramesh Ponnuru discuss the passage of the new energy bill, CAFTA, the gun liability bill and the ongoing labor union dispute.

	July 28, 2005 Condoleezza Rice Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice discusses developments in Iraq, negotiations with North Korea and the effect recent attacks in London and Egypt are having on the U.S.

	July 26, 2005 Alberto Gonzales Attorney General Alberto Gonzales discusses John Roberts' Supreme Court nomination process, grand jury proceedings over the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's name, the impact terrorist bombings in London and Egypt are having on the U.S. and drug problems in the U.S.

	July 20, 2005 Newsmaker: Andrew Card White House chief of staff Andrew Card speaks about President Bush's choice of Appellate Judge John Roberts Jr. to serve on the Supreme Court and the timing of his announcement.

	July 19, 2005 President Names John Roberts In his first Supreme Court nominee selection, President Bush picked federal appeals Judge John Roberts, Jr., a former deputy solicitor general who is considered a solid conservative. The president announced his decision Tuesday evening from the White House.

	July 13, 2005 Media Relations The possibility of White House senior aide Karl Rove as the anonymous source in the leak of CIA operative Valerie Plame's name highlights the push-and-pull relationship between the White House press secretary and the press corps.

	July 13, 2005 Under Pressure White House senior aide Karl Rove is at the center of a growing controversy over the source who outed CIA agent Valerie Plame to Time magazine reporter Matt Cooper.

	July 6, 2005 The Next Supreme Court Nominee Sens. Arlen Specter, R-Pa., and Patrick Leahy, D-Vt., the chairman and ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, discuss the upcoming confirmation battle over who should replace retiring Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor.

	July 5, 2005 Supreme Court History In a prelude to the expected battle over the next Supreme Court justice nomination, an historian explains the selection and confirmation process and the past battles between Congress and the president.



	JUNE June 30, 2005 U.S. Pledges $1.2 Billion to Fight Malaria in Africa President Bush announced Thursday that the United States is doubling aid to Africa and pledged more than $1.2 billion to fight malaria in the continent.

	June 29, 2005 National Security Advisor, Senator React to President's Speech on Iraq Some prominent congressional Democrats criticized President Bush's speech, saying he shouldn't have invoked the memory of the Sept. 11 attacks when urging support for Iraq. National security advisor Stephen Hadley and Sen. Joseph Biden offer their reactions to the speech.

	June 28, 2005 Text of President Bush's Speech at Fort Bragg, N.C. President Bush urged continued support for the efforts to rebuild Iraq as part of the larger war on terrorism in the following prime-time speech before U.S. troops at Fort Bragg, N.C.

	June 21, 2005 Vietnamese Prime Minister Visits President Bush on Request to Join WTO For the first time since the end of the Vietnam War, a Vietnamese leader visited the White House. Prime Minister Phan Van Khai met with President Bush to speak about Vietnam's request to be a member of the World Trade Organization and a possible visit by the president to the island nation next year.

	June 15, 2005 Raising Tax Cap Explored as Way to Close Social Security Gap The possibility of raising the cap on payroll taxes may help to close the Social Security gap, but the option could pose other problems. Business correspondent Paul Solman examines both sides of this proposed solution.

	June 10, 2005 South Korea, U.S. Press North Korea to Resume Nuclear Talks President Bush and South Korean President Roh Moo-Hyun met Friday to discuss how to deal with North Korea's nuclear program. Two experts on Korean affairs discuss the ramifications of the meeting.

	June 2, 2005 Former Washington Post Editor Talks About the Revelation of Deep Throat Ben Bradlee, the former executive editor of The Washington Post, talks about the paper's decision to confirm Deep Throat's identity, the confidentiality agreement with Felt and what might have motivated Felt to speak with Woodward and Bernstein.



	MAY May 25, 2005 Growing Group of Seniors to Impact Social Security As the government continues to debate Social Security, the fastest growing age group in America is people over 85. Social Security analysts talk about the growing number of senior citizens in America and the impact they could have on Social Security.



	APRIL April 26, 2005 The Senate Finance Committee Holds Hearings on Social Security Reform The Senate Finance Committee began holding hearings Tuesday on whether Social Security needs an overhaul, while President Bush continued making his case for changes at an event in Texas. Two leading senators from the Finance Committee discuss the continuing debate over fixing Social Security.

	April 15, 2005 Lincoln's Legacy A historian explains how the legacy of President Lincoln is portrayed in the new high-tech Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Illinois and why the nation's 16th president is still a compelling and intriguing figure today.

	April 15, 2005 The New Presidential Library Showcases Legacy of Abraham Lincoln A tour of the new high-tech Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum in Springfield, Illinois dedicated to the life and presidency of the nation's 16th president.



	MARCH March 25, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the Terri Schiavo case, the president's Social Security plan and possible 2008 presidential candidates.

	March 23, 2005 Rethinking Retirement Benefit Calculation Could Aid Social Security Business correspondent Paul Solman of WGBH-Boston examines the debate surrounding changing Social Security, including the pros and cons of reducing retirement benefits by tying them to cost-of-living increases rather than wage increases, in this second part of a two-part series.

	March 18, 2005 Shields and Brooks Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the nomination of Paul Wolfowitz as the new World Bank president, the Terri Schiavo case and baseball's steroid problem.

	March 11, 2005 Shields and Brooks Discuss John Bolton, Social Security and Iran Policy Political columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks debate the U.S. shift in Iran nuclear policy, the debate over Social Security reform, and the nomination of former Assistant Secretary of State John Bolton as U.N. ambassador.

	March 8, 2005 President Clinton to Undergo a Procedure to Remove Excess Fluid Around His Lungs Former President Clinton will undergo a procedure Thursday to remove scar tissue and excess fluid after his quadruple bypass heart surgery six months ago. A medical doctor explains the procedure.

	March 4, 2005 Shields and Brooks Discuss Social Security and Tax Reform NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Bush's plan to overhaul the Social Security system and a proposal by Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan to introduce a national sales tax.

	March 3, 2005 Consumption Tax Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan met with President Bush's Federal Advisory Panel on Fundamental Tax Reform on Thursday. He said a system that combines elements of consumption and income taxes might be the best way to overhaul the nation's tax system. A discussion on the pros and cons of a consumption tax.

	March 1, 2005 President Bush Remains Committed to Faith At a Faith-Based and Community Initiatives Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., President Bush reaffirmed his commitment to faith-based programs to more than 250 religious leaders. A report on the president's initiative to grant federal funding to faith-based organizations.

	March 1, 2005 Bill Frist Attacks Democrats Use of the Filibuster, Urges Social Security Reform Sen. Bill Frist, R-Tenn., speaks with Jim Lehrer about President Bush's Social Security plan and the Democrats' use of the filibuster against the president's judicial nominees.



	FEBRUARY Feb. 28, 2005 Lawmakers Poll Constituents on Social Security Views Members of Congress conducted town hall forums with their constituents to discuss and debate President Bush's Social Security proposal. Elizabeth Brackett of WTTW - Chicago reports from Wisconsin while Lee Hochberg of Oregon Public Broadcasting visits with voters from Oregon.

	Feb. 25, 2005 Shields and Brooks Discuss the Week's Events Jim Lehrer discuss the president's trip to Europe and his Social Security plans with syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks.

	Feb. 24, 2005 President Bush Ends Trip with Meeting With Russian President Vladimir Putin President Bush ended his four-day European trip Thursday with a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Slovakia. At a news conference, President Bush expressed his concerns about Russia's commitment to the "universal principles of democracy."

	Feb. 21, 2005 President Bush Seeks to Strengthen Ties with European Nations President Bush arrived in Brussels, Belgium on Monday for a five-day fence-mending trip with European allies. The president asked Europe to become a full partner in his vision to spread freedom while urging Russia to renew its commitment to democracy. Three analysts discuss the president's trip to Europe.

	Feb. 21, 2005 New Book on Abraham Lincoln Explores President's Personal Life Essayist Richard Rodriguez looks at a new book about Abraham Lincoln.

	Feb. 17, 2005 Sen. Harry Reid Discusses Current Issues and the Political Climate Sen. Harry Reid, D-Nev., talks about the current political climate, tensions overseas, his role as Senate minority leader and where the Democratic Party is headed.

	Feb. 17, 2005 President Bush Discusses Foreign Relations in Press Conference The NewsHour gives extended excerpts of Thursday's press conference with President Bush, where he discussed relations with Iran, tension between Syria and Lebanon and plans to overhaul Social Security.

	Feb. 16, 2005 Debating the Philosophy of Social Security President Bush's plan to reform Social Security has led to a larger debate about the role of government in the lives of citizens. Jeffrey Brown leads a discussion about the "big ideas" surrounding the debate.

	Feb. 11, 2005 Shield and Lowry Analyze Rice's Trip and President Bush's Budget Columnists Mark Shields and Rich Lowry discuss Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's overseas visit, President Bush's $2.57 trillion budget and Social Security reform.

	Feb. 10, 2005 Laura Bush Discusses Anti-Gang Initiative First lady Laura Bush discusses the White House's new anti-gang initiative, which President Bush announced in his State of the Union address, and women's rights in the Middle East.

	Feb. 9, 2005 'The Case for Democracy' Natan Sharansky, author of "The Case for Democracy: The Power of Freedom to Overcome Tyranny and Terror," talks about the influence his book seems to be having on the Bush administration.

	Feb. 7, 2005 President Bush Submits 2.57 Trillion Budget Proposal to Congress President Bush sent Congress a $2.57 trillion budget proposal Monday. Sens. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., and Kent Conrad, D-N.D., debate the priorities laid out by the plan.

	Feb. 4, 2005 Condoleezza Rice Addresses Iran Concerns on European Trip In his State of the Union speech, President Bush identified Iran as a state sponsor of terrorism. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice addresses the Bush administration's policy on Iran in a tour of European countries.

	Feb. 4, 2005 Shields and Brooks Analyze Social Security, DNC Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss President Bush's Social Security proposal and the selection of Howard Dean to head the Democratic National Committee.

	Feb. 3, 2005 President Bush Touts Private Accounts for Social Security Reform President Bush's push for Social Security reform has led to a nationwide debate over the program's future. Two policy analysts discuss the president's proposed reforms.

	Feb. 2, 2005 Mark Shields and David Brooks Preview the President's State of the Union Address Mark Shields and David Brooks join Jim Lehrer for a preview of the State of the Union address by President Bush.

	Feb. 2, 2005 State of the Union 2005 In the first half of his address, President Bush stressed the need to increase the economic opportunities at home by making tax cuts permanent, investing in education as well as reforming the Social Security system.

	Feb. 2, 2005 State of the Union 2005 In the second part of his speech, President Bush reiterated his inaugural call for the spread of democracy abroad, his continued support for the mission in Iraq and the importance of a renewed Middle East peace effort.

	Feb. 2, 2005 State of the Union 2005: Democratic Response In their response to the president's State of the Union address, Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., and House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., dismissed Mr. Bush's proposed reforms as "Social Security roulette."

	Feb. 1, 2005 Importance of President Bush's Fifth State of the Union Address On the eve of President Bush's State of the Union address, three White House staff veterans discuss the shape and message of the speech.



	JANUARY Jan. 28, 2005 NewsHour Analysts Discuss the Iraq Election and Condoleezza Rice's Confirmation Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks discuss the significance of the Iraqi elections and what Condoleezza Rice's confirmation means for U.S. foreign policy.

	Jan. 26, 2005 President Touts Social Security Reform President Bush further explained his position on Social Security reform at a press conference Wednesday. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry assess the president's stance on the controversial matter.

	Jan. 26, 2005 President Bush Urges Iraqis to Vote in Sunday's Elections President Bush urged Iraqis to vote in Sunday's elections despite insurgent violence at a press conference Wednesday.

	Jan. 26, 2005 President's Perspective on the Iraq Elections At a press conference Wednesday, President Bush urged Iraqis to vote in Sunday's elections despite insurgent violence. NewsHour analysts discuss the election and the public's view of the war.

	Jan. 26, 2005 President Bush Urges Spread of Freedom President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference.

	Jan. 26, 2005 Spreading Freedom in the World President Bush spoke of his drive to lead the world's democratic movement at Wednesday's press conference. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and National Review editor Rich Lowry analyze the president's efforts.

	Jan. 25, 2005 Senators Debate Rice Nomination for Secretary of State Senators debated Tuesday the nomination of Condoleezza Rice for secretary of state.

	Jan. 25, 2005 Senators Discuss the Nomination of Condoleezza Rice for Secretary of State A week after Condoleezza Rice testified on Capitol Hill, senators continued to debate her confirmation as secretary of state and the administration's decisions on the war in Iraq.

	Jan. 21, 2005 National Archives Exhibit Features Rarely Seen Photographs of U.S. Presidents An exhibition of rarely seen presidential photographs is on view at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. Terence Smith speaks with historian Michael Beschloss about the stories behind the photographs and how U.S. presidents have used photography to project their image to the public.

	Jan. 21, 2005 Political Analysts Discuss President Bush's Inaugural Jim Lehrer speaks with regular NewsHour political analysts about President Bush's ambitious plans for Social Security reform, Vice President Dick Cheney's comments about U.S. policy towards Iran and Secretary of State nominee Condoleeza Rice's confirmation hearings.

	Jan. 21, 2005 President Bush's Second Inaugural Capped by Festivities After his second inaugural ceremony, President Bush and his family celebrated at elaborate festivities.

	Jan. 20, 2005 NewsHour Analysts Debate the Implications of President Bush's Inaugural Address President George W. Bush opened his new term Thursday with sweeping promises to spread Democracy abroad and institute a new "ownership society" at home. NewsHour analysts discuss the impact of the president's speech.

	Jan. 20, 2005 President Bush Takes Second Oath of Office President Bush took the oath of office for the second time Thursday. The NewsHour gives extended excerpts of his inaugural address.

	Jan. 20, 2005 Analysts Discuss the Theme of Democracy in President Bush's Inaugural Address President George W. Bush began his second term Thursday, pledging to spread liberty across the globe with the larger view of defending American freedom. Two senior analysts discuss the Bush administration's foreign policy agenda and look ahead to America's role abroad in the president's second term.

	Jan. 20, 2005 Bush Inauguration Provides Plenty of Pageantry Kwame Holman reports on the pageantry surrounding the 55th presidential inauguration.

	Jan. 20, 2005 Historians Put Bush Inauguration in Perspective Three historians discuss President Bush's inaugural festivities and compare this inauguration to those of the past.

	Jan. 19, 2005 Security Precautions on Inauguration Day An unprecedented security presence will surround President Bush's second inauguration. Kwame Holman reports on the security plans for Thursday's ceremony.

	Jan. 19, 2005 Past Presidents Have Faced Unique Challenges in Second Terms On the eve of President Bush's second inauguration, former White House staff members discuss the challenges facing presidents in their second term.

	Jan. 19, 2005 Wolfowitz Discusses Tsunami Relief, Iraq Elections Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz talks about his recent visit to the tsunami-stricken regions of South Asia and the current situation in Iraq in the run up to Jan. 30 elections.

	Jan. 18, 2005 Presidential Inaugurations Have Storied Past On the eve of President Bush's second inauguration, correspondent Terence Smith takes a historical look at presidential inaugurations.

	Jan. 18, 2005 President Bush's Inauguration Speech Will Set Tone of Second Term Margaret Warner talks with former presidential speech writers about the challenges of crafting a second-term inaugural speech

	Jan. 18, 2005 Rice's Confirmation Hearing Before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Kwame Holman reports on the confirmation hearing of Secretary of State-designate Condoleezza Rice who appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday.

	Jan. 18, 2005 Condoleezza Rice Appears Before Senate Foreign Relations Committee Secretary of State-designate Condoleezza Rice appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday. Gwen Ifill leads a discussion on Rice's testimony with two members of the committee.

	Jan. 13, 2005 Jim Lehrer Interviews Colin Powell U.S. Secretary of State Colin Powell on Thursday spoke with Jim Lehrer about the upcoming Iraqi elections, the violent insurgency in Iraq and other major international issues.

	Jan. 11, 2005 President Bush Launches Social Security Campaign President Bush continued his drive to overhaul Social Security by launching a campaign Tuesday to win over the public and Congress. Two Social Security experts assess the president's reform plan.

	Jan. 10, 2005 CBS News Executives Ousted Over National Guard Scandal CBS ousted four executives Monday for their roles in a 60 Minutes report about President Bush's National Guard service that cited documents that later appeared to be forgeries. Two members of a panel investigating the report discuss their findings. Then, a CBS News executive discusses changes being implemented at the network.

	Jan. 10, 2005 CBS Ousts Four Executives over 60 Minutes Controversy CBS ousted four executives Monday for their roles in a 60 Minutes report about President Bush's National Guard service that relied in part on apparently forged documents.

	Jan. 7, 2005 Political Analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks Discuss the Week's Events Columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the week's political news, including the Alberto Gonzales Senate confirmation hearings, tax reform and House ethics changes.

	Jan. 5, 2005 President Bush Proposes Medical Malpractice Reform President Bush called on Congress to pass new legislation limiting the amount plaintiffs can receive in damages. Two medical liability experts discuss the president's plan and what is behind the soaring cost of healthcare.

	Jan. 3, 2005 U.S. Plan to Hold Suspected Terrorist Detainees Indefinitely Pentagon and CIA officials have asked the Bush administration to explore more permanent ways to hold suspected terrorists in custody indefinitely. Two legal experts, including one former deputy assistant attorney general, discuss the proposed plan.