Jul 22 Al-Maliki Visits White House Aiming to Bolster Iraq's Economy, Security By PBS News Hour Standing next to Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki at the White House, President Barack Obama said Wednesday the United States and Iraq were in a "full transition" and would continue the plan to withdraw troops by the end of 2011. Continue reading
Jul 22 Alison Krauss, Brad Paisley at the White House By Arts Desk On Tuesday, the current first family welcomed a mix of some of country's biggest stars into their home. Continue reading
Jul 21 Obama Presser Highlights Stakes of Health Reform Push By PBS News Hour Amid sharpening political divisions in Congress over the push for a health care overhaul, President Barack Obama will hold a prime-time news conference Wednesday to talk about his push for reform and other key policy issues. Continue reading
Jul 21 Republicans Target Health Care Reform in New Ad By PBS News Hour Republicans have come out swinging this week against President Obama's push for health care reform, with heated words from party leaders and a series of ads opposing the Democrats' plans. Continue reading
Jul 21 Bernanke: Fed has Stimulus Exit Strategy By PBS News Hour Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke looked to assure lawmakers and Wall Street that the central bank will be able to scale down its massive stimulus efforts and avoid inflationary concerns when the economic recovery is more certain. Continue reading
Jul 21 Why Do CEOs Make So Much Money? Question: Why do CEOs make so much money? The answer must be supply and demand, but I would like to hear a good analysis of the cost benefit. I do realize too however: Would… Continue reading
Jul 20 Watch Obama Outlines Expectations for Health Reform Timeline, Economic Recovery In an interview with Jim Lehrer, President Barack Obama said he could be flexible on the August deadline for a health care reform plan if most details are in place and discussed the state of the economy. Continue watching
Jul 20 Obama Renews Drive for Health Care Reform By PBS News Hour President Barack Obama is renewing his focus on convincing voters and lawmakers of the need to pass health care reform legislation this year. Continue reading
Jul 20 Lone Surviving Gunman in Mumbai Attacks Pleads Guilty By PBS News Hour The lone surviving gunman in the coordinated attacks in the Indian financial capital Mumbai in November made a dramatic court confession Monday, reversing months of denials. Continue reading
Jul 17 Watch Health Reform, Sotomayor Hearings Top Week's News Mark Shields and David Brooks consider the news of the week, including the confirmation hearings of Sonia Sotomayor, efforts at health care reform and the shape of the economy. Continue watching