Politics

Former Washington State Gov. Gary Locke Tapped to Be Commerce Secretary

By PBS News Hour

President Barack Obama announced his nomination of former Washington Gov. Gary Locke to be commerce secretary.

By PBS News Hour

Indian investigators have charged a man they say is the lone surviving gunman in last year's Mumbai attacks with "waging war" against the country, among other charges that could lead to the death penalty.

Jindal Delivers GOP Response to Obama’s Speech

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal delivered the Republican response to President Barack Obama's speech to a joint session of Congress Tuesday. Following is the text of Jindal's remarks, as prepared for delivery and released by the Republican National Committee.

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Obama Keeps Focus on Economy in Speech to Congress

President Barack Obama addressed a joint session of Congress and the nation in a prime-time speech Tuesday. Following is the text of his remarks, as prepared for delivery and released by the White House.

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Effort to Allocate House Seats to D.C., Utah Clears Major Hurdle in Senate

By PBS News Hour

An effort to give District of Columbia residents a real vote in Congress for the first time in two centuries cleared a major hurdle Tuesday when the measure passed a key procedural vote in the Senate.

Violence Escalates as Mexico Drug War Continues

Independent Television News correspondent Bill Neely reports on the growing violence and carnage of Mexico's ongoing drug war.

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Polls Signal Support for Obama, Concerns on Economy

New polls reveal continued public approval of President Barack Obama and a range of concerns on the economy. Two political reporters discuss what the public is thinking -- and why -- one month into the Obama presidency.

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High Court Rules Against Religious Group in Free Speech Case

By Admin, PBS News Hour

The Supreme Court ruled unanimously on Wednesday that a Utah city can refuse to install a religious group's monument in a public park, even though there is a Ten Commandments display nearby.

Is There a Connection Between Reducing Taxes and Creating Jobs?

By Business Desk

Question/Comment: Simple question. President Obama and all members of Congress say the “stimulus bill must contain only monies targeted directly for job creation”. Given that the stimulus bill now has 60 percent allocated for tax reductions, please explain the direct…

Truce Declared in Troubled Swat Region of Pakistan

By PBS News Hour

Swat valley, a scenic mountainous area located in the tribal region of Pakistan, has become a source of friction with the Pakistani government as Taliban leaders seek to impose strict Islamic law.