World Sep 03 Watch Obama Secures Key Support, but Still Faces Fight Over Military Strike in Syria President Obama Secures Key Support for Military Strike in Syria…
Politics Sep 05 Watch Democrats Stress Importance of Detroit Bailout in Saving U.S. Jobs Democrats Stress Importance of Detroit Bailout in Saving U.S. Jobs…
Politics Sep 29 Watch Afghan Election Further Complicates Efforts to Shape Military Strategy As the White House works to revamp U.S. strategy in Afghanistan, Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., and Saxby Chambliss, R-Ga., assess the call for more troops, the role of the Afghan election and a shift in U.S. public opinion on the…
Nation Apr 22 Report Outlines Approval of Harsh Military Interrogation Methods A newly declassified Senate report outlines a new round of details on the approval and origins of harsh interrogation tactics used on terrorism suspects and prisoners at Iraq's Abu Ghraib and the Guantanamo military prison camp. By Admin, PBS News Hour
Nov 21 After Leaving Washington Empty-handed, Automakers Set to Craft Recovery Plan By PBS News Hour While the Big Three U.S. automakers' hopes of an immediate financial shot in the arm were dashed Thursday on Capitol Hill, they are expected to meet lawmakers' demands to craft a convincing plan for rebuilding their once-mighty industry by Dec. Continue reading
Aug 12 Report: Many Companies Able to Avoid Paying U.S. Income Taxes By PBS News Hour Despite trillions of dollars in revenue, a large swath of domestic and foreign corporations paid no U.S. income taxes between 1998 and 2005, according to a government study released Tuesday. Continue reading
Aug 22 Watch President Bush Reaffirms Support for Iraqi Prime Minister President Bush reiterated his support of Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki in a speech Wednesday after criticizing the embattled leader earlier this week. Experts discuss the president's relationship with the premier. Continue watching
Mar 08 Watch Senate Examines Credit Card Industry Practices The credit card industry and its practices, including interest rates and other fees, came under scrutiny at Senate hearings Wednesday. A Washington Post reporter details the hearings. Continue watching
Jan 23 Watch Pick for Iraq Commander Faces Senate Questioning Lt. Gen. David Petraeus, tapped by President Bush to take over U.S. military command in Iraq, underwent intense questioning before the Senate Armed Services Committee Tuesday. Two military experts discuss Petraeus and his mission in Iraq. Continue watching