Dec 14 Watch Parliamentary Elections in Iraq The stakes are high as Iraqis head to the polls to vote on the country's first permanent parliament. Experts debate what impact the elections might have on the attempt to build a democracy in the war torn country. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Iraqis Vote for Parliament Iraqis will head to the polls Thursday to vote on the country's first permanent parliament. Continue watching
Dec 14 Watch Extended Session for Congress Disputes on several key bills have kept Congress in session much longer than usual. A congressional scholar explains sticking points in the Patriot Act, defense appropriations bills, the budget and tax bills. Continue watching
Dec 13 Judge Orders FEMA to Extend Hotel Stay Deadline By PBS News Hour The Federal Emergency Management Agency must extend by one month its deadline for payment of hotel rooms for victims of Hurricane Katrina, a federal judge ruled Monday. Continue reading
Dec 13 Watch Jordanian View of Saddam Hussein’s Trial The trial of former Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein receives heavy press coverage in the neighboring country of Jordan but many Jordanians question the validity of the court and the involvement of foreigners. Continue watching
Dec 13 Watch Medicare Choices Medicare's prescription drug benefit program is set to begin in less than three weeks. An expert discusses the multitude of available options for seniors. Continue watching
Dec 13 Watch USA Patriot Act Debate Congress remains divided over renewing sections of the controversial Patriot Act, a bill that allows access to personal records in terrorism cases but critics say infringes on civil liberties. Two senators discuss their differing views of the Patriot Act. Continue watching
Dec 12 U.N. Report Urges Syria to Make Arrests in Hariri Case By PBS News Hour A new U.N. report outlining details of the investigation into the assassination of former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri has identified 19 suspects in the crime. Continue reading
Dec 12 Watch Iraq’s Parliamentary Elections President Bush delivered a speech emphasizing the need for economic reform and increased security in Iraq and expressed optimism for upcoming elections but said Iraq will continue to face challenges after the vote. After a background report, a reporter discusses… Continue watching
Dec 08 Watch Tackling Tax Cuts A report on the tax debate in the House of Representatives that ending with the passage of a Republican bill that extends the 15 percent tax rate for income on capital gains and dividends. Continue watching