World May 30 Watch Former Trade Representative Nominated to Head World Bank Two weeks after Paul Wolfowitz resigned as president of the World Bank, President Bush nominated former U.S. trade representative Robert Zoellick to lead the organization. An economics professor and a journalist discuss the challenges facing the bank's next president.
Politics May 18 Watch Comey Sheds Light on Gonzales; Immigration Bill Progresses Political analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss the testimony of former Deputy Attorney General James Comey, Paul Wolfowitz's departure from the World Bank, the Senate immigration bill, and the new Iraq and Afghanistan "war czar."…
World May 16 Watch Embattled Wolfowitz Negotiating Future With World Bank World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz was negotiating with the bank's board Wednesday over his future there, following widespread criticism of his handling of a pay raise and a promotion for his girlfriend. A Financial Times reporter provides an update on…
World May 15 Watch White House Backs World Bank Head Paul Wolfowitz The White House on Tuesday defended World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz as a special committee found that he broke the rules in dealing with a former employee, who was also his girlfriend. A proponent and an opponent of Wolfowitz's resignation…
Apr 16 Watch World Bank President Vows to Stay in Post, Despite Criticism World Bank President Paul Wolfowitz said Sunday he would remain at his post, despite criticism over his involvement in securing a large pay increase for a female friend. An economic reporter details Wolfowitz's troubles. Continue watching
Mar 31 Watch Wolfowitz Elected 10th President of the World Bank Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz, the new president-elect of the World Bank, discusses the controversy surrounding his nomination, his view of the bank's role in the world and his plan for fulfilling the bank's mission of stamping out poverty around… Continue watching
Mar 30 European Ministers Endorse Wolfowitz to Head World Bank By PBS News Hour European Union governments Wednesday endorsed World Bank president nominee Paul Wolfowitz, whose reputation as a hawk in the Bush administration made him a contentious choice. Continue reading
May 28 Watch Newsmaker Interview With Paul Wolfowitz Deputy Secretary of Defense Paul Wolfowitz speaks with Margaret Warner about recent events in Iraq, including the Abu Ghraib prisoner abuse scandal, the truce in Najaf and the nomination of Iyad Allawi as interim prime minister for Iraq. Continue watching
Mar 18 Watch Newsmaker: Paul Wolfowitz Jim Lehrer speaks with Deputy Defense Secretary Paul Wolfowitz about progress in restoring security and stability to postwar Iraq after almost a year of American occupation. Continue watching