How close did a four-inch piece of space debris come to colliding with the International Space Station? How much damage could be done by a piece that size or even smaller? Is this a common threat to the space station? What is the focal point of the current space shuttle mission to the station? And what kind of space walks are scheduled? We ask Bill Jeffs, a NASA spokesman at the Johnson Space Center in Houston.
On Tuesday, President Obama defended the contents and the $3.6 trillion price tag. But what do you need to know about the plans in this budget? How much will your energy bills skyrocket because of Obama’s ‘cap and trade’ system designed to curb carbon emissions? Is Obama right in continually blaming the Bush administration for our nation’s fiscal woes and failures to address energy and health care reform? And what rights will workers lose if the union-backed card check bill is approved? We ask South Carolina Rep. Joe Wilson, a member of the House Education and Labor Committee.
We have more of Monday’s top news! What do prosecutors want now from admitted Wall Street swindler Bernard Madoff? What happened Monday on Wall Street? What tough words does former Vice President Dick Cheney have for the Obama administration on the economy and the war on terror? Why did the U.S. shoot down an Iranian drone in Iraq? What troubling conclusion is at the heart of a new report about the number of HIV/AIDS cases here in Washington? We answer all of those questions as we bring you extended coverage of Monday’s top news.
We have Monday’s top news…What is President Obama doing to assist small businesses? What does he see as the greatest hindrance to small businesses right now? What tax incentive is he including in his budget to help small business owners? What is the small business community saying about this plan? What is Obama’s reaction to AIG shelling out $165 million in executive bonuses with taxpayer money? We answer those questions as we bring you the biggest stories for Monday, March 16, 2009.
On Monday, President Obama detailed his plan to get more credit and loan money into the hands of small business owners. How significant will this effort be? How much will it help business owners? What other help could business owners use when it comes to regulation or taxes? And what will keep consumers coming back in a tough economy? We ask Iowa Rep. Steve King, a member of the House Small Business Committee.
We’ve heard about the drug cartel-related violence throughout Mexico and its impact along our southern border. But the problem is far worse than we think? How far are Mexican cartels pushing drugs and drug-related violence into the U.S.? Why is there an explosion of drug-related violence now? What are U.S. authorities doing about it? Are you safe if you’re not mixed up in drugs or are there plenty of people getting caught in the crossfire? And what happens if the Mexican government falls? We ask Eve Conant, Washington Correspondent for Newsweek. Her article on the drug violence appears in the latest issue of the magazine.
As the U.S. Senate prepares to consider the nomination of Kansas Gov. Kathleen Sebelius, why are many social conservatives worried? What is the Sebelius record in Kansas? Why do her critics say she takes positions on abortion far more radical than even most pro-choice politicians? What policies would foster the kind of unity on this issue that President Obama promised? And what should senators consider before voting on confirmation for Sebelius? We ask Lou Engle, founder of The Call, an effort to bring all Americans together in prayer for the United States.
We have Friday’s top news… What is President Obama asking from Americans as this economy remains in the tank? What is Obama’s top economic adviser blaming in part for this crisis? What worries China about our current economic mess? How is it impacting our trade deficit? What happened on Wall Street Friday? And what is the latest news in the protracted Minnesota senate recount? We have all the answers as we bring you the biggest stories for Friday, March 13, 2009.
Is the Obama administration really looking for another stimulus package? Why do they think the first one was insufficient? Why did Obama sign the earmark-infested spending bill this week when he campaigned against earmarks? How is the Obama team reacting to an F grade from economists in The Wall Street Journal? What does Obama want in his health care plan, which he says is vital for our economic future? How big of a backlash will he face in trying to install a cap and trade system that will jack up our energy bills? We ask Christina Bellantoni, White House Correspondent for The Washington Times.
On Monday, President Obama ordered much more federal funding into embryonic stem cell research. He says the research holds much promise, but what is the real record on embryonic stem cells to date? Why are adult stem cell therapies far more successful? Will the successful work in adult stem cells be hindered by more research money flowing into the work with embryos? And how soon could we see adult stem cell therapies if the work can continue on its present course? We ask Dr. Christian Depeau, one of the pioneers of adult stem cell research.
