Mar 16 Watch Other News: Wall Street Dips, Pakistan Reinstates Judge In other news, Wall Street fell short of extending an upswing for a fifth day and Pakistan moved to reinstate a top judge to curb a growing political protest. Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch Economic Strategy, Stem Cell Policy Top Week’s News Columnists Mark Shields and Michael Gerson weigh the news of the week, including President Barack Obama's approach on the economy, his decision to lift restrictions on stem cell research funding, and more. Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch Other News: OPEC Supply Cut Expected In other news, OPEC is expected to decide to cut oil production at its upcoming European meeting Sunday and closing arguments began in the trial on the Minnesota Senate vote recount. Continue watching
Mar 13 Watch Markets Rise, but Confidence in Economy Still Lags Wall Street marked its best run since November this week as President Obama worked to boost confidence in recovery moves. The Wall Street Journal's David Wessel offers insight. Continue watching
Mar 13 Stocks Continue Rally, End Best Week Since Nov. By Admin, PBS News Hour U.S. stock markets added gains Friday after a mixed trading day, continuing their rare four-day rally and ending their best week since November. Continue reading
Mar 12 Watch Michelle Obama Works to Define Agenda as First Lady First lady Michelle Obama is settling into her new role as she tours federal agencies, participates in community projects and highlights issues like bolstering support for military families. Analysts discuss her role and the public reaction. Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch Duncan Poised to Assert New Power as Education Chief President Barack Obama called for big changes in education earlier this week. John Merrow profiles Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, who will be heading up the president's calls for reform and who may bring new strategies to the education policy… Continue watching
Mar 12 Watch Other News: U.S. Markets Rally for Third Day In other news, the Dow Jones industrial average gained 200 points as President Obama discussed his budget plans, and General Motors said it won't need an additional $2 billion in federal loans this month. Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch Earmarks to Bear Tougher Scrutiny Under Obama Plan President Obama signed a $410 billion spending bill Wednesday, despite the fact that the bill contains the kind of earmarks he decried on the campaign trail. Congress watcher Norman Ornstein examines the issue. Continue watching
Mar 11 Wal-Mart to Sell Digital Health Record Systems to Doctors By Admin, PBS News Hour Wal-Mart Stores plans to enter the electronic health records market, company officials said Wednesday, bringing digital recordkeeping to physicians in small offices as well as large practices nationwide. Continue reading