Politics

Congress Passes $330 Billion Tax Cut

The Senate approved a $330 billion compromise tax cut Friday morning that included a reduction of taxes on stock dividends and capital gains, $1,000 child tax credits and a reduction of the so-called marriage penalty tax.

Senators Resume Debate Over Media Ownership

The Senate Commerce Committee continued to debate media ownership regulations Thursday, as the Federal Communications Commission prepared to vote on a massive overhaul of the rules early next month.

Candidates’ Rx: Howard Dean

In the second of a series of health care conversations with the Democratic presidential candidates, Ray Suarez speaks with former Vermont Gov. Howard Dean.

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Fighting the Peace in Nasiriya, Iraq

In Part II of her series on rebuilding postwar Iraq, Senior Correspondent Elizabeth Farnsworth reports on U.S. efforts to maintain law and order in the war-torn city of Nasiriya.

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EPA Chief Christine Whitman Steps Down

Christine Todd Whitman, head of the Environmental Protection Agency, is leaving her post after more than two years.

Candidates’ Rx: Rep. Richard Gephardt

Starting a series of discussions with the Democratic presidential candidates about the nation's health care system, Margaret Warner talks with Rep. Richard Gephardt of Missouri about his plan to provide health care through employers…

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President Bush, Palestinian Prime Minister Discuss Peace Plan

President Bush spoke with the new Palestinian prime minister Tuesday, talking for 15 minutes about the so-called "road map" for peace, a proposal that has triggered five suicide attacks over the past three days.

FBI Warns of New Threats; U.S., British Embassies in Saudi Arabia to Close

The FBI has warned local law enforcement agencies that the al-Qaida terrorist network "remains active" and could launch new attacks in the United States or against American interests overseas.

WorldCom Agrees to $500 Million Settlement in Fraud Case

Embattled long distance giant WorldCom agreed Monday to pay a $500 million fine to settle investors' fraud claims.

Indonesia Launches Attack on Aceh Rebels

Hundreds of Indonesian troops moved into the rebel province of Aceh Monday in an offensive aimed at dispersing rebels who have fomented revolution in the oil-rich region for decades.