· Bush and Gore's Tax Plans Paul solman investigates the numbers behind the bush and gore tax plans (October 17, 2000) · The Politics of the Surplus Paul Solman examines the politics of this year's big question: what to do with the budget surplus? · Experts Analyze the Surplus Debate Experts debate how election-year politics will shape the debate over how to spend the projected budget surplus. (September 7, 2000) · Failed Attempt to Repeal the Estate Tax A report on the failed attempt by congressional Republicans to override the President's veto of the repeal of the estate tax. (September 7, 2000) · The New Budget Politics The potential surplus sparks a new kind of budget politics. (April 7, 2000)

· Remaking Medicare A NewsHour Special report on White House plans, the politics of medicare reform in the 2000 election, analysis, and more. · Prescription Drug Benefit In depth coverage of the issue of providing a prescription drug benefit for Medicare recipients. Use an interactive map to see what's happening in your state, test your knowledge of medicare, and examine reports. · How Michigan Voters See Medicare Reform This year's hot campaign issue hits home in Michigan. (October 5, 2000) · Bush and Gore Debate Drug Benefit Bush and Gore spar over their plans to cover prescription drug costs for seniors. Then, political insiders and outsiders debate the proposals. (September 5, 2000) · Congress Debates Drug Benefit A report on the debate in Congress over prescription drug benefits for Medicare recipients. (June 28, 2000)

· Securing the System A NewsHour Special report on White House plans, the politics of social security in the 2000 election, analysis, and more. · Bush And Gore Aides Debate Bush and Gore advisors talk about the candidates' Social Security and retirement savings plans. (June 20, 2000) · Bush's Privatization Plan Republican presidential candidate Texas Gov. George W. Bush has proposed a "partial privatization" Social Security reform plan. After a background report on Bush's and Vice President Al Gore's competing plan, advisors from both campaigns and independent experts debate the pros and cons of Bush's proposal. (May 15, 2000)

· Education Proposals analyzed. Ray Suarez and a panel of experts dissect the candidate's education proposals. (September 20, 2000) · Gore on Education A detailed examination of Al Gore's record and philosophy on education. (July 7, 2000) · Bush on Education A detailed examination of George W. Bush's record and philosophy on education. (July 6, 2000) · Bush's Literacy Plan Texas Gov. George W. Bush, the presumed GOP presidential nominee, unveils a $5 billion literacy plan. Republican and Democratic advisors debate the plan. (March 29, 2000)

· Patient's Bill of Rights A NewsHour Special Report on the people v. hmo's, medical information privacy, proposals for large-scale health care reform, and more. · The Uninsured in America A NewsHour/Kaiser Family Foundation Special Report covering all aspects of one of the most pressing issues of our time. · The Health Care Debate from the Democratic Primary Policy experts debate the competing health care proposals from former Senator Bill Bradley and Vice President Al Gore. (November 25, 1999)

· The Future Supreme Court Two congressmen join two Supreme Court watchers in a discussion on the presidential campaign and the future face of the high court. (October 12, 2000) · Abortion Politics 2000 Abortion politics in the 2000 presidential campaign. (July 18, 2000) · Ruling on 'Partial Birth Abortion' The U.S. Supreme Court rules against a Nebraska "partial birth" abortion ban and upholds a Colorado statute making it illegal to obstruct a person's entry or exit from an abortion clinic. Two experts discuss the decision. (June 28, 2000)

· The GOP Big Tent? A look at Republican attempts to appeal to minority voters. (August 2, 2000) · Debating the Confederate Flag A debate over the meaning of the confederate flag in contemporary America. (May 29, 2000) · The Million Mom March At least half a million mothers and other concerned citizens joined the Mother's Day march on the National Mall to protest gun violence. Thousands more attended events nationwide as the Million Mom organization continues its crusade for stricter gun controls. Prior to the march, Ray Suarez spoke to two activists with opposing views on the gun control issue. (May 12, 2000) · What the election should be about In a NewsHour series of special emphasis discussions about the 2000 presidential election campaign, we've been asking a variety of individuals and groups what issues they want to hear the presidential candidates address. Margaret Warner now leads a discussion about how racial issues factor into the campaigns. (October 27, 1999)

· Lieberman and Religion in Politics Kwame Holman examines how Vice Presidential candidate Joe Lieberman has reopened the debate on the role of religion in politics. Terence Smith then leads a discussion on the issue. (September 1, 2000) · Religion and the Republicans Following this background report, Jim Lehrer leads a discussion with Republican strategists from both the Bush and McCain campaigns and conservative spokesmen over religion in the Republican presidential race. (February 29, 2000) · Smith & Wesson Signs Deal Gunmaker Smith & Wesson has agreed to install trigger locks on all new U.S handguns. Ray Suarez leads a discussion on what the company receives in return, after a background report. (March 20, 2000)

· National Missile Defense An Online NewsHour special collection of reports, interviews, and analysis. · Generals Playing Politics? Should high-ranking members of the military endorse political candidates? (September 25, 2000) · Military Readiness George W. Bush questions America's military readiness--how bad is it really? (September 14, 2000) · What this Election Should be About The heads of America's military schools talk about what they'd like the campaign to be about. (November 12, 1999)

· Israel and the Middle East A NewsHour Special Report that gathers together their best reporting on the Israeli/Palesitinian conflict, and other matters in the region. · Yugoslavia in Transition A NewsHour Special Report gathering the best reporting on the battle over Kosovo, the fall of Milosevic, the formation of a new government and more. · Newshour International Coverage A collection of reports on Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, and more. · Energy Independence Is America too dependent on foreign oil? (September 22, 2000)