Nov 28 Watch Dodd Reflects on Political Experience, State of the U.S. Economy In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with 2008 presidential candidates, Sen. Chris Dodd, D-Conn., reflects on his extensive political experience, why he's chosen to run for the White House in 2008 and the volatile state of the… Continue watching
Nov 28 There seem to be different rates that the Fed raises or lowers. What are they? Question/Comment: Last month, the stock market dived about 380 points in one day, then recovered the same day. That same day, the Fed lowered its rate .5 percent. Now I just heard it's lowering its rate for the first time… Continue reading
Nov 28 Why all the focus on just Fed policy? I’m with Alan Greenspan on also looking at our fiscal policy. By Business Desk Question/Comment: Why all the focus on just Fed policy? I'm with Alan Greenspan on also looking at our fiscal policy. Just lowering interest rates without raising revenues could just lead to more inflation. Thank you. Paul Solman: What Robert is… Continue reading
Nov 28 I’d like to know more about Fed — and how it is neither a federal agency, nor does it have any reserves. Question/Comment: I've seen now several of your segments on the Federal Reserve and I encourage you, on your next segment, to go deeper. There is much information available regarding the Fed and how it is neither a federal agency, nor… Continue reading
Nov 28 Why should the taxpayers bailout the major lending institutions due to poor lending practices? Question/Comment: Housing prices skyrocketed to double in 3 years and everyone thought they were rich, and went out and spent the money. Now the market corrects 30 percent and everyone discovers that it wasn't real. Why should the taxpayers bailout… Continue reading
Nov 28 Watch Palestinian Negotiator Details ‘Critical’ Moment for Mideast President Bush pledged full support Wednesday for a new Israeli-Palestinian peace effort on the heels of a U.S.-backed Mideast peace conference. Chief Palestinian negotiator Saeb Erekat discusses the agreement and the prospects for further negotiations over the creation of a… Continue watching
Nov 28 Pakistan’s Musharraf Quits Army Chief Role By Admin, PBS News Hour Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf stepped down as army chief Wednesday -- a day before he will be sworn in as a civilian president -- in response to mounting opposition to his dual leadership role. Continue reading
Nov 27 Watch Biden Gives His Take on Iraq Policy, Pakistan, Campaigning in Iowa In the latest in a series of in-depth interviews with 2008 presidential candidates, Sen. Joe Biden, D-Del., talks about his views on the road to the White House, including campaigning in Iowa, U.S. involvement in Iraq and Pakistan's political turmoil. Continue watching
Nov 27 Watch Israeli PM: Tough Choices Ahead in Mideast Peace Process Israeli and Palestinian leaders agreed to restart peace talks at a Maryland summit Tuesday, promising further negotiations toward a peace treaty and the development of a Palestinian state. Gwen Ifill talks to Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert about the U.S.-backed… Continue watching
Nov 27 Opposition Parties Line Up to Challenge Musharraf in January By Admin, PBS News Hour Pakistani President Gen. Pervez Musharraf's decision to impose emergency rule on Nov. 3 gave opposition parties a rallying point and prompted Western allies to call on him to quit the army and become a civilian leader at last. Continue reading