Politics

Troubled Legacy

Gwen Ifill reports on new criticism of the FBI after computers and guns are discovered to be missing.

Bush Renews Waiver of Helms-Burton Provision

By Admin

President Bush decided not to activate a provision of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act that punishes foreigners for investing in Cuban property once owned by Americans.

Mexico: A Question of Amnesty

Gwen Ifill and experts discuss Mexico-U.S. immigration policy after Mexican President Vicente Fox appeals to the U.S. for reform.

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Helms-Burton Act

By PBS News Hour

On July 16 President Bush enacted a six-month waiver of provisions of the 1996 Helms-Burton Act that would allow lawsuits against foreign companies who deal with Cuban businesses once claimed by U.S. nationals.

Procedural Fight Derails Campaign Finance Debate

After a rancorous fight over the scope and length of debate, the House Thursday put off consideration of sweeping campaign finance reform.

Violence Erupts Following Northern Ireland Marches

More than 100 police officers and dozens of residents were hurt early today as Catholic protesters rioted in Belfast following the heaviest day of Protestant marching season.

A House Divided: Campaign Finance Reform

Kwame Holman reports on the delay in campaign finance reform legislation.

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Pres. Bush Pledges Medicare Overhaul

President Bush today promised to "modernize and strengthen Medicare" in addition to offering a discounted prescription coverage for seniors.

Russian Politician Accepts Radio Shares

A liberal Russian politician has accepted a stake in Echo of Moscow, saying he hoped to save the influential independent radio outlet from a government takeover.

Microsoft Allows Removal of Icons

In response to a judge's ruling, Microsoft has agreed to allow computer manufacturers to remove shortcuts for some Microsoft products from the Windows desktop.