September 2009

Tomorrow diplomatic talks between Iran and other major powers will take place about Iran's nuclear program. These talks will follow missile tests and the recent exposure of a second Iranian nuclear enrichment facility.  White House officials say it is up to the Iranians to prove to the world that their nuclear program is peaceful--Wendell Goler is at the White House with the story and Amy ... read more

  This afternoon the Senate Finance Committee voted against a government-run health insurance plan or public option. The committee voted 15 to 8 against an amendment proposed by Senator John Rockefeller (D-WV) to add a public option to Senator Max Baucus' (D-MT) health care plan.  Baucus removed public option from his proposal due to opposition from the Republican party and from moderate ... read more

Iran tested its most advanced medium-range missiles today raising international concerns. They conducted three rounds of missile tests in drills that began yesterday and Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Hasan Qashqavi said the tests were part of a planned military exercise scheduled prior to Iran's latest nuclear controversy.... the revelation of an underground uranium enrichment plant and ... read more

Don't miss Special Report tonight-- we have an exclusive interview with President Lech Kaczynski of Poland-- On the panel tonight...AB Stoddard, Steve Hayes and Charles Krauthammer discussing Medicare Advantage and a wrap up of the UN General Assembly. read more

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President Obama announced today that he would abandon plans for a missile defense system in Eastern Europe that was set up under the Bush administration. It was proposed as a way to fend off potential missile attacks from Iran. Senate Minority Whip Jon Kyl released a statement this morning accusing the administration of caving to Russia....the missile defense shield was a major point of ... read more

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President Obama was in New York this morning and gave a speech on Wall Street to mark the one- year anniversary of the collapse of Lehman Brothers investment firm. The President stated that he does not want to "disparage wealth, but to expand its reach." He also offered recommendations to prevent a future collapse of America's financial system. President Obama said he was hopeful for the ... read more

     President Obama observed his first September 11th anniversary as President of the United States today with a moment of silence at the White House.. and then a brief wreath laying ceremony and remarks at the Pentagon....the site were American Airlines flight 77 crashed into the side of the building killing 184 people. It was a cold and rainy morning, which seemed to fit the somber ... read more

President Obama delivered his health care reform speech before a joint session of Congress last night and a surprising outburst seems to be making headlines...more so than the President's remarks. Republican Congressman Joe Wilson of South Carolina shouted "you lie!" from his seat after President Obama said " there are also those who claim that our reform effort will insure illegal immigrants. ... read more