Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-were-watching-thursday-6 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What we’re watching Thursday Nation Oct 24, 2013 9:47 AM EDT HealthCare.gov hearing The principal contractors responsible for the federal government’s trouble-plagued health insurance website are testifying Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Watch a live stream of the proceedings here. The White House says timeline will be changed to let consumers sign up through end of March without paying a penalty. Immigration President Barack Obama is using the bully pulpit to insist that Congress pass legislation overhauling the nation’s immigration system. He will issue that call to Congress when he speaks today in the East Room of the White House. We will provide that video when it is available. Spying charges Berlin calls on the U.S. ambassador Thursday following allegations that American intelligence may have targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cellphone. Polio outbreak The World Health Organization said on Thursday that at least 22 people are now suspected of having polio in Syria, the first outbreak of the crippling viral disease in 14 years. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now
HealthCare.gov hearing The principal contractors responsible for the federal government’s trouble-plagued health insurance website are testifying Thursday before the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Watch a live stream of the proceedings here. The White House says timeline will be changed to let consumers sign up through end of March without paying a penalty. Immigration President Barack Obama is using the bully pulpit to insist that Congress pass legislation overhauling the nation’s immigration system. He will issue that call to Congress when he speaks today in the East Room of the White House. We will provide that video when it is available. Spying charges Berlin calls on the U.S. ambassador Thursday following allegations that American intelligence may have targeted Chancellor Angela Merkel’s cellphone. Polio outbreak The World Health Organization said on Thursday that at least 22 people are now suspected of having polio in Syria, the first outbreak of the crippling viral disease in 14 years. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now