Feb 20 Inflation Grew in Jan., Led by Food, Health Costs By PBS News Hour Inflation jumped by a bigger-than-expected amount in January, with large increases in the cost of food and health care, the government reported Wednesday. Continue reading
Feb 20 Watch Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Discrimination Case The Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday in a case that could influence the way courts handle racial discrimination cases throughout the country. Marcia Coyle of the National Law Journal explains the details of the case. Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch Super Delegates’ Role Thrust into Public Eye The tight battle for the 2008 Democratic presidential nomination is putting the formerly obscure super delegate system under scrutiny. A government professor discusses the role of the appointed super delegates in the Democratic nomination. Continue watching
Feb 19 Watch Ruling Party Defeat in Pakistan May Intensify Pressure on Musharraf Pakistani President Pervez Musharraf conceded defeat Tuesday after his party lost to the opposition Pakistan People's Party in Monday's parliamentary elections. Two Pakistan experts consider what the election may mean for both Pakistan and the United States. Continue watching
Feb 19 Cuba’s Castro Resigns After 49-year Reign By PBS News Hour Cuban leader Fidel Castro announced Tuesday that he will not seek another term in office when the country's parliament meets Sunday to elect a president, citing his ailing health. Castro, 81, is the world's longest ruling leader. Continue reading
Feb 19 If excess liquidity has caused these investments that are now going bad, how does the Fed increasing liquidity with lower interest rates help the economy? Question/Comment: If excess liquidity has caused these investments that are now going bad, how does the Fed increasing liquidity with lower interest rates help the economy? Paul Solman: Because it prevents the system from freezing up entirely. It’s a calculated… Continue reading
Feb 19 Watch Castro’s Exit Stokes Debate Over Prospects for Cuban Reform An ailing Cuban president Fidel Castro announced Tuesday that he will resign from his post, ending his 49-year presidency at age 81. Two Cuban-American analysts discuss Castro's resignation and whether the move will open avenues for new reforms in Cuba. Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch Democrats Stump for Support Before Wisconsin Vote Democratic presidential candidates Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton -- still locked in a battle for delegates -- are jockeying for voter support before Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. Two journalists discuss the state of the race in the Badger State. Continue watching
Feb 18 Watch U.S. Envoy Discusses Kosovo Independence Declaration Despite pressure from Serbia and Russia, the province of Kosovo declared itself independent from Serbia on Sunday. Ambassador Frank Wisner, the U.S. special envoy to Kosovo, discusses the implications of the Albanian-majority province's declaration of independence. Continue watching
Feb 18 Pakistanis Count Votes Following Parliamentary Elections By Admin, PBS News Hour Ballot counting began Monday night after Pakistanis cast their votes in relatively calm parliamentary elections that could reshape President Pervez Musharraf's government. Continue reading