Aug 26 Watch Clinton Supporters Discuss Their Role at Convention Democrats of all stripes have converged on Denver for this week's Democratic convention -- many of whom were Hillary Clinton supporters. Leading up to Clinton's convention speech Tuesday, delegates reflect on the former presidential candidate and rival of Barack Obama. Continue watching
Aug 04 Watch Transcript: Obama's 'New Energy for America' Speech Following is a transcript of Democratic presidential hopeful Sen. Barack Obama's Monday energy policy speech, as prepared for delivery in Lansing, Mich., and distributed by his campaign. Continue watching
Jul 31 Why do some people refer to the current price of oil as a "bubble"? Question/Comment: Why do some people refer to the current price of oil as a "bubble" Paul Solman: Because the nature of bubbles is that they inflate, but inevitably pop. Those who refer to the "oil bubble" expect the price to… Continue reading
Jul 15 Watch Small Cars Make a Comeback Amid High Gas Prices Soaring gas prices have led many U.S. drivers to forgo large vehicles like SUVS for smaller cars. Essayist Anne Taylor Fleming examines the shift in consumer preference. Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch Denver Battles Fuel Prices with New Mass Transit Plan In response to soaring fuel costs, Denver city planners are taking steps toward expanding the city's public transportation system. Continue watching
Jun 18 President Urges Congress to Lift Offshore Oil Drilling Ban By PBS News Hour Amid soaring gas prices and increased debate over energy policy, President Bush urged Congress Wednesday to end a 27-year ban on offshore drilling in U.S. coastal waters before its Fourth of July recess. Continue reading
Jun 09 President Bush Visits Europe with Afghanistan, Iran on Agenda By PBS News Hour President Bush departed for Europe Monday to ask leaders for more help in Afghanistan and more pressure on Iran. His first stop was in Slovenia for the last U.S.-European Union summit of his presidency. Continue reading
Jun 03 GM to Close 4 SUV, Truck Plants as Demand Dips By Admin, PBS News Hour General Motors announced the closure of four truck and SUV plants in the U.S., Canada and Mexico Tuesday and said it may discontinue its Hummer brand as soaring fuel prices push a broad shift in the U.S. to smaller vehicles. Continue reading
May 23 Watch Consumers Face Tough Choices as Gas Prices Rise As the summer travel season begins this Memorial Day weekend, American motorists are shifting their consumption patterns as they adjust to higher prices at the gas pump. Experts examine how consumers are handling the higher fuel prices. Continue watching
May 21 Fuel Prices Reach Records Amid Supply Concerns By PBS News Hour Oil and gas prices once again surged into record territory Wednesday after a U.S. government report showed a surprise drop in crude stockpiles and stoked fears of a worsening supply crunch. Continue reading