Politics Dec 15 Watch Could Estate Tax Jeopardize Wider Tax Cut Deal? After an update on the Senate's 81-19 vote to pass the president's tax cut compromise, Judy Woodruff speaks with two House members about how one aspect of the deal -- the estate tax provision- is raising debate.
Politics Dec 13 Watch Tax Cuts Bill Could Clear Congress by Week’s End Most senators voted Monday to end debate on President Obama's tax cut deal with Republicans and hold a full vote. Jeffrey Brown tracks the latest developments and looks ahead to the challenges the bill faces in the House.
Politics Dec 10 Watch Obama’s Tax-Cut Deal With GOP Appears to Gain Momentum Jim Lehrer recaps the latest developments in the battle in Washington over whether to extend Bush-era tax cuts -- and for whom.
Politics Dec 06 Watch Democrat vs. Democrat: Liberal Divisions Emerge Over Tax Cuts As lawmakers search for possible bipartisan agreement on Bush-era tax cuts, some Democrats are asking if the price of compromise is too high. For more on what is turning into a bitter divide among liberals, Gwen Ifill speaks with Jane…
Oct 27 Watch French Parliament Passes Retirement Reform Despite heated street protests, France's parliament voted in favor of pension reform, including an increase in the retirement age from 60 to 62. Continue watching
Aug 03 Watch BP Starts ‘Static Kill’: Beginning of the End for Gulf Oil Well? Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid hit a stumbling block in an effort to pass a bill that would have lifted an oil spill liability cap. Judy Woodruff speaks with Washington Post reporter Joel Achenbach about the latest on efforts to… Continue watching