The Iraqi cabinet has finally approved an agreement to keep U.S. forces in Iraq beyond the end of this year. It still needs the approval of the Iraqi parliament. But what is in this pact? Should it concern us? Are we giving away too much? And why does Iran like it? We ask retired U.S. Navy Captain Chuck Nash.
It’s very unclear whether a second economic stimulus package – including billions of dollars in aid to the major U.S. automakers – will pass in this lame duck session of Congress. But should it? What do the American people think? Should automakers be given a helping hand or shold they be forced to dig out of their own mess? Are Americans more concerned with the potential economic impact of the industry collapsing or with even greater government intervention? We ask pollster Peter Hart, who just conducted a comprehensive poll on this issue.
We have Friday’s top news… How are Congressional Republicans and Democrats reacting to the new focus of the bailout money approved several weeks ago? What is the Fed chairman’s latest assessment of the crisis? What major financial organization is slashing jobs? What prominent role might Barack Obama have in mind for Hillary Clinton? We answer all these questions as we bring you the top news for Friday, November 14, 2008.
We have Friday’s top news… How are Congressional Republicans and Democrats reacting to the new focus of the bailout money approved several weeks ago? What is the Fed chairman’s latest assessment of the crisis? What major financial organization is slashing jobs? What prominent role might Barack Obama have in mind for Hillary Clinton? We answer all these questions as we bring you the top news for Friday, November 14, 2008.
Republicans lost the White House and have a smaller minority in both the House and Senate. So what needs to change? Will new faces in the House Republican leadership make a big difference? What issues should the GOP focus on most intently? And how do Republicans win back the reputation of fiscal discipline? We ask former Indiana Rep. John Hostettler.
Republicans lost the White House and have a smaller minority in both the House and Senate. So what needs to change? Will new faces in the House Republican leadership make a big difference? What issues should the GOP focus on most intently? And how do Republicans win back the reputation of fiscal discipline? We ask former Indiana Rep. John Hostettler.
Congress is about to begin debating whether to bail out the debt-ridden auto industry. The Capitol Steps aren’t diving into policy details but they do love American-made SUVs, as they make clear in this week’s song. Steps star Elaina Newport is our guest.
Congress is about to begin debating whether to bail out the debt-ridden auto industry. The Capitol Steps aren’t diving into policy details but they do love American-made SUVs, as they make clear in this week’s song. Steps star Elaina Newport is our guest.
How should we view the Treasury Department changing the focal point of the bailout? Should we trust the Treasury Department to be doing the right thing? Does Congress need to bail out the auto industry or is it time to cut off the huge flow of taxpayer dollars? What is the right Congressional approach to this crisis? We ask California Rep. Brian Bilbray.
How should we view the Treasury Department changing the focal point of the bailout? Should we trust the Treasury Department to be doing the right thing? Does Congress need to bail out the auto industry or is it time to cut off the huge flow of taxpayer dollars? What is the right Congressional approach to this crisis? We ask California Rep. Brian Bilbray.
