Economy Nov 28 Germany’s economic challenges complicate budget crisis resolution, despite Chancellor’s reassurance By David McHugh, Associated Press
Politics Jul 02 Illinois House leader: Revenue vote now set for weekend The speaker of the Illinois House on Saturday scheduled a key vote on a multibillion-dollar revenue package that would finance an end to the longest state budget crisis since at least the Great Depression, ending a day that turned acrimonious… By John O'Connor, Associated Press
Education Aug 30 Watch 8:48 In Chicago, preparing teachers for the classrooms that need them most Teaching is extremely difficult in urban school districts. In Chicago, for example, the city is confronting one of the worst budget crises in years, and keeping good teachers is a persistent struggle. But an intensive training program nearby is using… By PBS News Hour
Nation Jan 29 Watch Defense Department Budget Will Be Major Questioning Point for Nominee Hagel Confirmation hearings will soon begin for former Nebraska Sen. Chuck Hagel, tapped to replace Leon Panetta as Secretary of Defense. Hagel will likely face sharp questioning, especially about the Pentagon's budget crisis. Kwame Holman reports on the defense department's budget…
Economy Jul 17 Watch States Plagued by Fiscal Problems, Pension Payments Grim findings from a task force come amid further setbacks to the nation's economic health. Jeffrey Brown discusses eroding revenues, state budget cuts and steep pension obligations with former New York Lt. Gov. Richard Ravitch, the report's co-chair, and Susan…
Dec 06 Watch With Detroit on Brink of Financial Disaster, State Steps In As Detroit Budget Crisis Deepens, Is State Takeover Nearing?… Continue watching
May 28 Watch Spending Spree Marks Republican California Governor’s Primary Tensions mount in California's multi-million dollar Republican primary race for California governor, where over $90 million has already been spent on campaigns. Gwen Ifill reports on the contentious and expensive contest. Continue watching
Mar 11 Watch Kansas City Plans Massive School Closures as Budget Fix Facing a $50 million deficit, the Kansas City, Mo., school board voted this week to close 29 of the city's 61 public schools. Ray Suarez talks to Superintendent John Covington about the board's decision. Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch Greek Budget Crisis Could Stagnate U.S. Recovery As Greece seeks support of its plan to bring its finances back from the brink of collapse, there are fears the weakening euro could impact the U.S. in its own economic recovery. Judy Woodruff talks to Greek Prime Minister George… Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch Greece Seeks Washington’s Support to Curtail Market Speculation Greece's Prime Minister George Papandreou visited Washington and several other nations this week to ask for support cracking down on speculative trading to help Athens employ reforms to help its budget crisis. Continue watching