Aug 25 Watch Ailing Sen. Kennedy Praises Obama in Address to the DNC Sen. Edward Kennedy, who was diagnosed with a brain tumor in May, was honored during the opening night of the Democratic convention. Following is a transcipt of his remarks to the assembly. Continue watching
Aug 25 Watch Caroline Kennedy Pays Tribute to Sen. Ted Kennedy Caroline Kennedy introduces a tribute to her uncle, the ailing Sen. Edward Kennedy, as part of the opening of the Democratic National Convention in Denver. Continue watching
Jul 09 Watch Senate Rejects Cut to Doctors’ Medicare Payments The Senate passed a bill Wednesday blocking a 10.6 percent drop in Medicare payments to doctors treating elderly, troops and veterans. Susan Dentzer discusses the short and long-term implications of the move by Congress, which President Bush will likely veto. Continue watching
May 20 Kennedy Diagnosed With Malignant Brain Tumor By Admin, PBS News Hour Massachusetts Sen. Edward Kennedy has a malignant brain tumor, his doctors said Tuesday, a challenging health diagnosis for the iconic American political figure and the last surviving of the four famed Kennedy brothers. Continue reading
Jun 15 Watch Judge Denies Libby Request; Reid Criticizes Military Leadership A federal judge ruled that I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby cannot delay his prison sentence while he appeals his conviction, and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., said he had lost confidence in Gen. Peter Pace. NewsHour analysts Mark Shields and… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch Financial Aid Officers Benefit from Student Loans, Probe Reveals Financial aid officers at several high-profile colleges were put on leave after a probe revealed that they were receiving stock options, kickbacks and all-expense-paid trips from a preferred student loan lender. The NewsHour talks to an author who covers student… Continue watching