May 19 Watch Other News: Senate Advances Credit Card Reform Bill In other news, the Senate passed a credit card reform bill that is meant to protect consumers from unfair practices. Senate Democrats also voted to cut $80 million from a war funding bill intended to close the Guantanamo Bay prison. Continue watching
May 11 Watch Health Industry’s Pledge to Cut Costs Adds Urgency to Reform Bid President Barack Obama said Monday the health industry's new pledge to cut costs will aid his legislative goal of a broader health care overhaul. Health reporters size up the cost cutting promise and the road ahead for health reform. Continue watching
Apr 21 Watch Obama Signs Bill Expanding National Civilian Service Corps President Obama signed a $5.7 billion national service bill that will triple the size of the AmeriCorps program and renew the call for community involvement. Analysts mull the new measure. Continue watching
Feb 03 Watch Spending, Tax Cuts in Stimulus Package Provoke Fierce Debate in Senate Opponents of the stimulus package moving through the Senate are skeptical of the bill's increasing size, and of certain proposals they claim would not effectively boost the economy. Senators Jack Reed and John Thune debate the measure. Continue watching
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
Jul 31 Watch One Month Recess in U.S. House Begins After Marathon Session Members of the U.S. House of Representatives began a one month hiatus after working all night Friday to wrap-up legislation. Congressional writer Alan Ota discusses some of the contentious legislation debated on before the break. Continue watching
Jul 24 Watch President’s Use of ‘Signing Statements’ Raises Constitutional Concerns The American Bar Association said President Bush's use of "signing statements," which allow him to sign a bill into law but not enforce certain provisions, disregards the rule of law and the separation of powers. Legal experts discuss the implications. Continue watching
Jul 10 Watch Arizona Incumbent Prepares for Election Fight over Immigration Immigration has become a key election issue in Arizona this year as Republican Sen. John Kyl tries to retain his seat and voters consider ballot initiatives to make English the official state language and deny undocumented workers certain state services. Continue watching
May 19 Debating Gun Control By PBS News Hour In a move lauded by gun control advocates and Senate Democrats, Republican leaders have decided to allow consideration of more gun control amendments to the juvenile crime bill currently under consideration. Continue reading