Jan 29 Watch Scientists Hope to Renew Stem Cell Advances Stem cell scientists anticipate a loosening of federal research funding restrictions under the Obama administration despite otherwise shrinking budgets. Spencer Michels reports on where stem cell research stands and how scientists think it may change in the coming years. Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch Blagojevich Ousted From Office, Stocks Fall Sharply The Illinois state Senate officially removed Gov. Rod Blagojevich from office over the fallout from a corruption scandal and stocks fell sharply on another day of bleak economic news. Jim Lehrer recaps the day's other news headlines. Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch Stimulus Package May Yield Mixed Economic Results President Barack Obama's $819 billion stimulus proposal now heads to the Senate with little GOP support. Economists examine whether the proposed measure can succeed at its goals. Continue watching
Jan 29 Watch Obama Lashes Out at Wall Street Over Bonuses President Barack Obama lashed out at Wall Street Thursday over reports that executives collected more than $18 billion in bonuses last year as his economic stimulus package headed to the Senate for review. Kwame Holman reports. Continue watching
Jan 29 Ill. Senate Votes to Remove Blagojevich From Office Over Corruption Charges By PBS News Hour Embattled Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich has been convicted at his impeachment trial by the state Senate and removed from office. He becomes the first U.S. governor in more than 20 years to be removed by impeachment. Continue reading
Jan 28 House Passes $819 Billion Economic Stimulus Plan By Admin, PBS News Hour The Democratic-controlled House of Representatives passed President Barack Obama's $819 billion economic stimulus package by a vote of 244-188 Wednesday, with Republicans unanimous in opposition. Continue reading
Jan 28 Watch Carter Reflects on Middle East Conflict, Obama's Diplomatic Road Ahead As President Obama tries to reinvigorate U.S. diplomacy in the Middle East, former President Carter has come out with a new book, "We Can Have Peace in the Holy Land: A Plan That Will Work." In an interview, Mr. Carter… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch Global Economic Growth Slows, Early Voting Begins in Iraq Economists at the International Monetary Fund predict that the global economy will grow by less than one percent in 2009 and Iraqis went to the polls for early voting in provincial elections, with the rest of the country set to… Continue watching
Jan 28 Watch Obama Calls for 'Bold and Swift' Action on Economy President Barack Obama met Wednesday with business leaders and renewed his calls for Congress's quick action on passing a new economic stimulus plan. Continue watching
Jan 28 House Defeats Bill to Delay Digital TV Switch By PBS News Hour The House voted against a bill Wednesday to delay the nation's switch to digital television, handing a defeat to President Barack Obama and congressional Democrats who voiced concern that consumers needed more time to prepare for the transition. Continue reading