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Congress
Trimming the Defense Budget, Tea Party Style
Many Republicans are shuddering at the idea of deep cuts in the military but how does the Tea Party feel?
Congress to Vote on Debt Deal
Despite agreement concerns remain about America’s standing in the world.
Europe Reacts to Debt Deal
European stock markets initially rose on Monday after President Obama announced the debt deal.
President Obama Underscores Urgency of Debt-Plan Deal
Observers in Greece, China, Ireland, and Australia give their thoughts on the US debt crisis
The Global Implications of US Politics and Debt Negotiations
US President Obama and Congress have until August 2 to agree on a plan to raise the country’s borrowing limit.
China’s View of the US Debt Crisis
China is the largest holder of US debt and watching events in Washington closely.
Why China is Watching US Debt Negotiations Closely
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she is “confident” a deal will get done.
Government shutdowns – uniquely American
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Anchor Marco Werman speaks with Allen Schick, a professor of public policy at the University of Maryland, about why government shutdowns do not happen anywhere else other than US. Download MP3
How do we win the future?
In his State of the Union address, President Obama told Americans that “the first step in winning the future is encouraging American innovation.” The President said, maintaining leadership “in research and technology is crucial to America’s success.” What do you think? What’s your take on how America can win the future? Post your comments here
‘Our generation’s Sputnik moment’
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“This is our generation’s Sputnik moment,” President Obama said during last night’s State of the Union address. He was referring to the need to spur innovation and stay competitive in a rapidly-changing world. The World’s Jeb Sharp tells us what Sputnik was and whether the analogy makes sense for today’s challenges. Download MP3Toyota boss faces tough questions
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Some Japanese initially criticized the U.S. media coverage of Toyota as “Japan bashing.” But reporter Akiko Fujita reports from Tokyo that now those attitudes are beginning to change. Download MP3 (Photo courtesy of Kaustav Bhattacharya)
Decorum in Congress
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Download MP3The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at questions of political decorum sparked by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson’s outburst during President Obama’s speech to Congress last night.
Keeping secrets from Congress
This weekend, the New York Times broke the story that the Bush administration had a secret counter-terrorism program started after the 9/11 attacks and that Vice President Cheney directed the CIA to keep it from Congress. The World’s Jason Margolis reports on the legal ramifications. Listen
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