Dec 11 Government may subsidize white potatoes for low-income women, children nutrition program By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press It's another political victory for the popular potato. For the first time, low-income women would be able to pay for white potatoes with government-subsidized vouchers issued by the Women, Infants and Children nutrition program, known as WIC. The potato provision… Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch Sen. Susan Collins hopes moderates will return to the GOP's 'shrinking middle' Sen. Susan Collins hopes moderates will return to the GOP's 'shrinking middle'… Continue watching
Oct 11 Watch Obama 'receptive' to GOP framework for solving government budget issues Obama 'receptive' to GOP framework for solving government budget issues… Continue watching
Sep 10 Watch Sen. Susan Collins: Syria Diplomatic Solution Should Be 'Aggressively Pursued' Sen. Susan Collins: Syria Diplomatic Solution Should Be 'Aggressively Pursued'… Continue watching
Mar 02 Watch Bunning Plays Hardball Over Jobless Benefits Bill Kentucky Sen. Jim Bunning managed to single-handledly delay an extension of jobless benefits, ever as some of his Republican colleagues spoke out in opposition. Gwen Ifill talks to a Louisville Courier-Journal reporter for insight on the story. Continue watching
Jul 18 Watch Senate Falls Short on Iraq Troop Withdrawal Bill A bill that would have forced President Bush to begin withdrawing troops from Iraq within 120 days fell short of the 60 votes needed to proceed. Democrats lost in their effort despite an all-night debate. Continue watching