Mar 18 Watch Outcry Over AIG May Pose Challenge to Obama’s Agenda President Barack Obama issued a new defense Wednesday in the firestorm over AIG bonuses as the AIG chief testified on Capitol Hill. Analysts offer insight on the political impact. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch Calif. Scientists Advance Toward Producing Fusion Energy Spencer Michels reports on the ongoing efforts of scientists in California, who say they are getting closer to producing fusion energy to help fuel American energy independence. Continue watching
Mar 17 Watch Calls Intensify on Capitol Hill to Recover AIG Bonuses Lawmaker anger continued Tuesday over AIG's bonus payments, with some calling for recovery of the funds. Business writers weigh varying views on the bonus debate. Continue watching
Mar 17 Government Furor Continues Over AIG Bonuses By PBS News Hour As the furor continues over millions of dollars in employee bonuses at the failed insurance giant AIG, lawmakers and administration officials in Washington are weighing their options to either block the payments or penalize the company. Continue reading
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 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 09 Obama Lifts Restrictions on Stem Cell Funding By Admin, PBS News Hour President Obama on Monday ended his predecessor's policy of restricting the use of federal funds for embryonic stem cell research. Continue reading
Mar 06 Watch Other News: Congress Fails to Pass Budget Bill In other news, the Senate failed to pass a $410 billion budget bill for the current fiscal year, and there were signs that money manager Bernard Madoff may be closer to a plea deal in his pending $50 billion fraud… Continue watching
Mar 05 Watch Other News: Jobless Claims Drop, Homes Plan Advances The number of U.S. workers filing for unemployment benefits dipped to 639,000 last week, and the House of Representatives moved forward on a bankruptcy home loan bill. Also, the president of Sudan expelled more aid organizations after the International Criminal… Continue watching