Feb 13 If Our Economy is More Global, Does That Change Our Strategies? Editor’s Note: Paul recently answered “Five Good Questions” on the economy for the PBS Engage blog. You will also be able to find those answers here on the Business Desk all week. Question/Comment:… Continue reading
Feb 13 Should the Government Give Money to Consumers to Pay Off Credit Cards, Mortgages? Editor’s Note: Paul recently answered “Five Good Questions” on the economy for the PBS Engage blog. You will also be able to find those answers here on the Business Desk all week. Question/Comment:… Continue reading
Feb 12 Watch Obama Honors Lincoln's 200th Birthday, Draws Parallels President Obama spoke at the Lincoln Memorial Thursday to celebrate the former president's 200th birthday, praising his ability to bridge deep divides and bring unity to a fractured nation. Historians mull Lincoln's legacy and its relevance today. Continue watching
Feb 12 Watch Zimbabwe Power-sharing Agreement Finalized Longtime Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe and opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai entered into a formal power-sharing agreement Wednesday. NPR correspondent Ofeibea Quist-Arcton updates the story from Harare. Continue watching
Feb 12 Watch Gregg Withdrawal Deals New Setback to Obama Cabinet Commerce Secretary-designate Judd Gregg became the latest Cabinet nominee to withdraw from consideration, citing key differences with President Barack Obama on economic issues and the forthcoming Census. Washington Post reporter Chris Cillizza discusses the development. Continue watching
Feb 12 Pakistan Holds Six Suspects in Mumbai Attacks By PBS News Hour The Pakistani government said for the first time Thursday that the late November grenade and gun attacks in Mumbai, India, were launched from its shores and that it had six suspects in custody. Continue reading
Feb 12 More Satellite Collisions Could Occur, Experts Say By PBS News Hour As space officials continued to track the debris fields created by Tuesday's collision of two satellites, experts warned that more crashes will inevitably occur in the increasingly crowded orbits above Earth. Continue reading
Feb 12 What is the Worst Case Scenario if the Consumer Becomes a Saver? Question/Comment: What is the worst case scenario if the consumer becomes a saver? Or if nations, including United States, raise trade barriers? Or if the financial bailout fails? Paul Solman: Hmmm. Well, the first is happening as we speak:… Continue reading
Feb 11 Congress Reaches Agreement on $789 Billion Stimulus Bill By Admin, PBS News Hour House and Senate negotiators have reached an agreement Wednesday on a $789 billion economic stimulus plan aimed at creating millions of jobs and providing tax cuts for millions of lower and middle income taxpayers, lawmakers say. Continue reading
Feb 11 Watch Israel Faces Political Deadlock Following Elections Tzipi Livni and Benjamin Netanyahu both claimed victory in Israel's parliamentary elections, with close vote totals throwing the prospects for building a ruling coalition into limbo. Analysts discuss the results and what they mean for the region's political future. Continue watching