Politics Jan 05 Watch Gibbs Exiting White House as More Staff Changes Expected for Obama Calling his years working with President Obama an "honor and a privilege," Robert Gibbs announced Wednesday that he will step down to become an outside adviser to the president. Judy Woodruff talks to Political Editor David Chalian about the latest…
Politics Dec 03 Watch Deficit Plan Dealt Setback, But Austerity Ideas to Live On The president's deficit commission voted 11-7 Friday on a combination of spending cuts and tax increases recommended by its co-chairmen, falling short of the 14 votes needed to send the plan to Congress. Co-chair Alan Simpson still showed optimism, saying…
Economy Nov 24 Watch News Wrap: Texas Jury Convicts Ex-House Majority Leader Delay In other news Wednesday, a Texas jury convicted former House Majority Leader Tom Delay on money-laundering charges. He now faces 5 years to life in prison.
Nation Nov 12 Watch News Wrap: Wall Street Ends Week Down on China Interest Rate Concerns In other news Friday, Wall Street fell for the week on worries that China may raise interest rates to curb inflation, which could slow Chinese growth and hurt the global economic recovery.
Nov 10 Watch Outgoing NYC Schools Chief Joel Klein’s Tenure Drew Praise, Criticism Many were surprised to hear New York City schools chief Joel Klein was stepping down to rejoin the private sector after eight years heading up the nation's largest public school system and being part of a U.S. school reform debate. Continue watching
Aug 24 Watch Dismal Home Sales Report Renews Economic Recovery Concerns The National Association of Realtors reported Tuesday that July's home sales fell a worse-than-expected 27.2 percent -- the largest recorded monthly drop dating back to 1968. Jim Lehrer speaks with Susan Wachter of the University of Pennsylvania about the dismal… Continue watching
Jul 27 Watch BP Finalizes Leadership Shakeup, Replacing Hayward With Dudley BP confirmed that Bob Dudley will take over as CEO of the embattled oil giant in October and announced a $17 billion loss in earnings, saying it paid out at least $32 billion for compensation and cleanup of the Gulf… Continue watching
Jul 21 Watch News Wrap: Bernanke Promises to Bolster Recovery If Needed In other news Wednesday, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke voiced concern about slow economic growth, saying the Fed would take action if needed to help the U.S. economic recovery along. Continue watching