Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/what-were-watching-tuesday-12 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter What we’re watching Tuesday Nation Dec 17, 2013 9:25 AM EST Good morning! Here are some of the stories we’re looking at this a.m. U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with the executives of tech companies — including Google, Apple, Twitter and Facebook — to discuss ways to improve the functionality of HealthCare.gov. The Senate is set to vote on the two-year bipartisan budget deal. Republicans are expected to help add the votes necessary to pass the measure. Japan Japan’s Cabinet adopted a new plan that increases national defense spending in response to China’s repeated assertive claims over disputed territory in the region. Philippines Secretary of State John Kerry, in Manila for a two-day visit, warned China over any future attempt to create an air defense zone over disputed territories in the South China Sea. The U.S. and the Philippines are in the process of negotiating a deal that would allow U.S. ships and troops to pass through Philippine territory. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now
Good morning! Here are some of the stories we’re looking at this a.m. U.S. President Barack Obama will meet with the executives of tech companies — including Google, Apple, Twitter and Facebook — to discuss ways to improve the functionality of HealthCare.gov. The Senate is set to vote on the two-year bipartisan budget deal. Republicans are expected to help add the votes necessary to pass the measure. Japan Japan’s Cabinet adopted a new plan that increases national defense spending in response to China’s repeated assertive claims over disputed territory in the region. Philippines Secretary of State John Kerry, in Manila for a two-day visit, warned China over any future attempt to create an air defense zone over disputed territories in the South China Sea. The U.S. and the Philippines are in the process of negotiating a deal that would allow U.S. ships and troops to pass through Philippine territory. A free press is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy. Support trusted journalism and civil dialogue. Donate now