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04/08/2008

Senate Iraq Hearings
General David Petraeus is expected to tell Senate Committees that last years surge of troops has helped calm some of the violence in war torn Iraq. But, troops will need to stay through the end of the year. The General testifies in the morning before the Armed Services Committee where John McCain and Hillary Clinton are members. In the afternoon he testifies before the Foreign Affairs Committee where Barack Obama is a member. However, it is not expected that Obama will get a chance to ask questions before 6:30pm EST. General Petraeus testified about the military situation last September. Since that time, support for the war, both publicly and politically, has continued to erode. We will also hear from Ambassador Ryan Crocker about the Iraqi political situation.

04/04/2008

Unemployment Surges
The U.S. labor picture continues its decline battered by the economic slowdown. 80,000 jobs were lost in March, the third consecutive month of job losses. The Labor Department explains what's going on Friday, but three things are clear. The trio of the housing, credit and financial sector crises are taking their toll on employers and, in turn, the economic security of their employees.

04/03/2008

Safe to Fly?
Is the flying public at risk due to lapses in aircraft inspections by major airlines? This is one of the concerns being raised on Capitol Hill during a hearing on airline safety. Whistleblowers, the executives from Southwest Airlines and the FAA will all be in the hot seat answering questions about cozy relationships between the airlines and some FAA inspectors. Congress will also address a lack of oversight by the Federal Aviation Administration in managing its own safety programs.

03/27/2008

Democrats Economy
Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama offer their fixes to the economy. Obama proposed relief for homeowners and another stimuls package. While Clinton said the government needs to step up and help displaced workers. Both were highly critical of John McCain who said Tuesday that government intervention is not needed.

03/18/2008

Supreme Court Hears Second Amendment Case
For the first time, the Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on whether individuals have the right to own and carry a handgun. The controversial case centers around Washington D.C.'s 32 year old handgun ban. Supporters and opponents started lining up outside the high court before dawn to hear oral arguments.

02/22/2008

Campaign Follow
The Texas democratic debate is over, but Hillary Clinton and her chief rival, Barack Obama are still stumping for votes in the Lone Star state before making campaign swings through Ohio. Meanwhile, Republican candidate John McCain holds a rally in Indiana, still trying to play down the New York Times story on a possible relationship with a female lobbyist.

02/20/2008

Satellite Down
The space shuttle Atlantis is now safely on the ground, clearing the way for the Navy to try and shoot down a crippled U.S. spy satellite. The first attempt seems likely to happen late tonight (10:30 p.m. EST / 7:30 p.m. PST) over the Pacific Ocean. The three-stage Navy missile will be fired from a Navy cruiser. The attempt will certainly help the military learn more about anti-satellite technology which has the Russians and Chinese governments on edge. Left alone, the satellite and it's ½ ton of toxic fuel, would reenter during the first week of March, and could scatter debris over a huge swath of the planet.

02/19/2008

Wisconsin and Hawaii
It's down to the wire today for the candidates vying to become President. John McCain could get within striking distance, but not officially become the Republican nominee tonight. Polls show a tight race between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin. Polls close at 9 PM ET.

02/11/2008

Potomac Byildup
THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL IS HEATING UP - LOOKING TO TOMORROW'S POTOMAC PRIMARIES IN VIRGINIA, MARYLAND AND WASHINGTON D-C. SENATORS BARACK OBAMA AND JOHN MCCAIN ARE THE ONES TO BEAT.

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