Jan 07 On Friday’s NewsHour… NEW JOBS NUMBERS | Employers added 103,000 new jobs in December and the unemployment rate dropped to 9.4%, but the recovery fell short of forecasts and underscored the long and painful recovery still facing the U.S. economy. Judy Woodruff looks… Continue reading
Jan 06 On Thursday’s NewsHour… NEWSMAKER: DEFENSE CHIEF ROBERT GATES | As federal deficits rise, Defense Secretary Robert Gates is looking for ways to cut spending by close to $100 billion in the next five years, a sign that even the Pentagon's massive budget… Continue reading
Jan 05 Wednesday’s NewsHour: New Congress, Digital Brians, Pakistan Turmoil NEW CONGRESS KICKS OFF | The 112th Congress convened Wednesday, and Republicans once again were in the majority in the House of Representatives. Jim Lehrer examines the challenges ahead with historian Michael Beschloss and Norman Ornstein of the… Continue reading
Jan 04 On Tuesday’s NewsHour: New Congress, Filibuster Debated A LOOK AHEAD AT THE NEW CONGRESS | The 112th Congress kicks off Wednesday, setting up a battle over the budget as Republicans take control of the House with vows to cut government spending. Gwen Ifill looks ahead with… Continue reading
Jan 03 On Monday’s NewsHour: State Budget Woes; Baby Boomers Turn 65 STATE BUDGET WOES | As new governors begin their terms, they face some expensive, old problems. Gwen Ifill discusses state budget woes with three public media reporters: John Myers, Sacramento bureau chief for KQED Public Radio; Karen Kasler,… Continue reading
Dec 31 On Friday’s NewsHour… RINGING IN 2011 | Around the world, celebrations are underway marking the arrival of 2011. Jeffrey Brown has a look at some of the festivities -- and how the weather is hampering revelers in New York City. GULF OIL SPILL… Continue reading
Dec 30 On Thursday’s NewsHour: Wall Street Check-up, Sudan Secession Vote ECONOMIC RECOVERY UPDATE | Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, raising hopes for a healthier job market next year. Jeffrey Brown recaps the latest numbers and takes an end-of-the-year look at the stock market with Roben Farzad… Continue reading
Dec 29 On Wednesday’s NewsHour: New York Digs Out; Ivory Coast Standoff; India’s Water Shortages; Patti Smith NEW YORK CITY DIGS OUT | Days after a major northeastern blizzard hit the Big Apple, airlines are still struggling to get stranded passengers back in the air. Residents are navigating around stranded cars and buses as the city tries… Continue reading
Dec 28 On Tuesday’s NewsHour: Blizzard Aftermath, Iraq’s New Government EAST COAST DIGS OUT | The paralyzed air travel system in the Northeast slowly came to life Tuesday after a monster snowstorm stranded thousands. Gwen Ifill speaks with USA Today aviation reporter Ben Mutzabaugh about why it will take… Continue reading
Dec 27 On Monday’s NewsHour: East Coast Blizzard, Health Reform, Online Privacy WINTER WEATHER WALLOPS EAST COAST | Many Americans trying to travel home after Christmas found themselves battling a blizzard along the eastern seaboard. Jeffrey Brown has an overview of the wild weather. BADGER STATE HEALTH REFORM BATTLE | Betty… Continue reading