Dec 02 Censured by House Colleagues, Rangel Apologizes for 'Awkward Position' The House of Representatives voted 333-79 Thursday afternoon to censure Rep. Charles Rangel, D-N.Y., for violations of House ethics rules. The overwhelming rebuke followed a vote on an amendment to downgrade his punishment to a written reprimand. That failed… Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch Rare House Censure Ends 2-Year Ordeal for Rangel The House of Representatives took the rare step Thursday of censuring one of its own members, ending a two-year ordeal for long-serving Rep. Charles Rangel. Judy Woodruff has more on the ethics violation rebuke for the 20-term New York Democrat. Continue watching
Dec 02 The Complicated Equation Behind Unemployment Benefits On Tuesday, Congress refused to further extended long-term unemployment benefits, keeping the cut-off at 99 weeks. That doesn't mean the fight is over. Democrats continue to argue for more time, while Republicans say the country can't afford it. Continue reading
Dec 02 Watch Democratic-Backed Tax Cuts Bill Faces Senate Blockade After Clearing House House Democrats passed a continuation of tax cuts aimed at the middle class, but that largely symbolic vote appears headed for certain blockage in the Senate as Republicans push for extended cuts in all income groups. Judy Woodruff looks at… Continue watching
Dec 02 NewsHour Connect: Democrats Tighten DREAM Act, Hoping to Appeal to GOP By Lauren Knapp // Pioneered by Senators Orin Hatch, R-Utah, and Dick Durbin, D-Ill., the DREAM Act seeks to provide a path to citizenship for people brought to the United States illegally as children. On Tuesday, Senate Democrats issued their fifth version… Continue reading
Dec 02 China Internet 'Hijacking': Your Questions Answered An 18-minute diversion of Internet traffic through China in April has raised security concerns around the world -- especially for governments and people in critical infrastructure. Two experts answered your questions on the Internet security breach. Continue reading
Dec 02 Incoming House Budget Chair Ryan a 'No' Vote on the Fiscal Commission Plan, But Sees Room for Progress Republican Rep. Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, one of 12 sitting lawmakers on President Obama's bipartisan fiscal commission, announced Thursday he would oppose the panel's proposal when it is expected to come up for a final vote Friday. Ryan, the… Continue reading
Dec 02 Sweden Upholds Arrest Warrant for WikiLeaks Founder; Countries Vie for World Cup Hosting Rights Sweden's Supreme Court Upholds Assange Arrest Warrant WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange, pictured on July 26, 2010 after the site leaked thousands of military documents on the Afghan war. (AFP/Getty images) WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange lost his request for… Continue reading
Dec 02 House Schedules Vote on Middle-Class Tax Cuts By Quinn Bowman House Democrats scheduled a vote Thursday on permanently extending the tax breaks for middle-income Americans as a bipartisan group of lawmakers and two top Obama administration officials negotiated a compromise behind closed doors. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer said Wednesday… Continue reading
Dec 01 Watch In Colorado, Authorities Battle Mexican Drug Cartels' Business Plans In four years, Mexico's escalating drug violence has claimed almost 30,000 lives and focused attention on border states like California and Arizona. But as correspondent Tom Bearden reports from Colorado Springs, the conflict is having a far-reaching effect. Continue watching