Politics

Key Committee Wraps Up Debate on Health Reform

After more than a week of debate, the Senate Finance Committee wrapped up its consideration of a landmark health care reform bill in the wee hours Friday morning.

Shields and Brooks on Obama's Olympic Trip, Health Care

Mark Shields and David Brooks sort through the week's news, including President Obama's trip abroad to tout Chicago's bid for the Olympics, new moves on health care reform and talks with Iran on its nuclear program.

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Iran Agrees to Inspections of Secret Nuclear Facility

By Talea Miller

Iran agreed to open its newly disclosed nuclear enrichment facility to international inspectors Thursday, but President Barack Obama warned that the nation must follow its words with action.

Judy Woodruff Reports: Cities Worldwide Taking Action on Climate Change

By Quinn Bowman

NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff moderated a panel of local and regional leaders from around the world Wednesday in Los Angeles as part of Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's Global Climate Summit 2.

Baucus Says Health Reform Bill Has Enough Votes to Pass, Despite Criticisms

Republicans on the Senate Finance Committee said Thursday that chairman Max Baucus' health care reform bill is "riddled" with new taxes on the middle class, violating President Obama's campaign pledge.

Enforcement of Texting-While-Driving Bans Proves a Tough Task

By Talea Miller

Distractions on the road are plentiful, but as cell technology continues to creep behind the wheel, drivers sending phone text messages are creating a new danger on the roads.

Few Profits, Many Cost Overruns Expected for Olympic Hosts

As the International Olympic Committee prepares to anoint a host for the 2016 Olympic Summer Games Friday in Copenhagen, cities vying for the honor are unlikely to receive much of a direct economic boost as host.

Bernanke Calls for 'Council of Regulators'

By Carolyn O'Hara

Testifying before lawmakers Thursday, Ben Bernanke reiterated a call for the Fed to be given supervisory powers over institutions that pose a systemic risk to the financial system, and proposed that a council of regulators help monitor risk.

Disputed Afghan Election Leads to U.N. Staff Shake-up

A top U.S. official at the U.N. mission to Afghanistan has been dismissed after he accused his boss of hiding evidence of election fraud. The ousted diplomat, Peter Galbraith, and a U.N. official discuss the dispute.

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Iran Gives Nod to Inspections, More Nuclear Talks

Iran has agreed to a second round of discussions over its disputed nuclear program following a meeting in Geneva on Thursday with diplomats from the U.S. and other world powers.

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