Politics

Argentina Reinstates "State of Seige" After President's Resignation

Senate leader Ramon Puerta was sworn in as Argentina's provisional president after the country's Congress approved the resignation of President Fernando de la Rua.

Argentine President Resigns, Yielding to Public Demands

President Fernado de la Rua announced his resignation tonight amid financial crisis and social chaos.

Economic Stimulus Plan Dies in Senate

Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle today announced that President Bush's economic stimulus plan, passed early this morning in the House, was dead on arrival in the upper chamber.

Speaker of the House Dennis Hastert

Speaker of the House Hastert discusses the Republican backed economic stimulus bill that passed the House but failed to pass the Senate.

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Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle

Senate Majority Leader Daschle discusses the Republican backed economic stimulus bill that passed the House but failed to pass the the Senate.

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Britain to Lead Afghan Peacekeeping Force

Britain Wednesday announced it would lead an international military force charged with bolstering Afghanistan's newly-selected government.

India Considers Diplomacy, War As Solutions to Pakistan Conflict

India's prime minister said today that he hopes to settle the conflict with Pakistan through diplomacy, but will not rule out war as a possible response to last week's attack on India's parliament.

Stimulating Politics

Kwame Holman takes a look at the status of the economic stimulus package.

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India - Pakistan Tensions Rise Following Parliament Attack

Despite U.S. calls for restraint, India publicly accused Pakistan of orchestrating last week's attack on the Indian parliament as an attempt to wipe out the country's political leadership.

Health and Human Services Statement

The following statement released by the Department of Health and Human Services describes additional options for those exposed to inhalational anthrax.