Sep 02 Watch Palin’s Rise Offers New Insight on GOP Running Mate As new coverage surfaces on the little-known vice presidential candidate, the NewsHour's Judy Woodruff discusses her background, accomplishments and stance on critical issues with a delegate from Alaska. Continue watching
May 15 Watch Corn Farmers Prosper, Others Lose Out with Ethanol Use As corn prices have risen with demand for ethanol in recent years, corn farmers are prospering. But others -- such as hog farmers who rely on corn feed -- are facing tough times, and some critics blame ethanol demand for… Continue watching
May 15 Watch Funding Bill for Iraq, Afghan Wars Stalls in the House The latest infusion of funds for U.S. forces fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan has been delayed by debate in the House of Representatives. Kwame Holman looks at debate and examines what it will mean for troops on the ground. Continue watching
May 06 Watch Boeing, Northrop Grumman Clash Over Tanker Contract Aircraft companies Boeing and Northrop Grumman are locked in a battle for an air tanker contract from the U.S. Air Force. The fight has stretched from courtrooms to Capitol Hill, as legislators representing the companies' respective districts join the fray. Continue watching
Dec 20 Watch President Bush Accuses Congress of ‘Wasteful Spending’ in Earmarks President Bush criticized Congress on Thursday for including thousands of earmarks -- small projects for which lawmakers target funds -- in its spending bills. Fiscal experts explain how Congress intends to use those earmarks and how they affect the overall… Continue watching
Nov 14 Watch House Democrats Push War Funding Bill, Troop Drawdown The U.S. House of Representatives debated a $50 billion war-funding bill for Iraq and Afghanistan Wednesday that would also require U.S. troops to start leaving Iraq within 30 days. Two House members discuss the conflict between Congress and the White… Continue watching