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Obama to Make Afghanistan Decision?

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:30:06 EST

White House Braces for Tough Sell; Officials Expect Obama to Settle on Middle-Ground Option

Video: Alleged Terror Group Probed

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:13:30 EST

The Justice Department recently charged eight men with Somali family ties with conspiring to kill or injure persons outside the U.S. As Bob Orr reports, the FBI continues to search for more evidence.

Video: Poll: Americans Question Obama

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:12:53 EST

Facing mounting issues ranging from health care reform to the economic crisis to the war in Afghanistan, a new poll shows that Americans are questioning President Obama's credibility. Chip Reid reports.

No DUI Charge for John Kerry's Daughter

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:58:07 EST

Police Arrested Alexandra Kerry in Hollywood Last Week on Suspicion of Drunk Driving

Tom Schieffer Drops Out of Texas Gov. Race

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:07 EST

Former Ambassador Urges Houston Mayor to Jump into Democratic Primary Instead

Hundreds Greet Palin at Fort Bragg

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:07 EST

Appearance Tests Defense Department Regulations; Base Had Originally Banned Media Coverage of Event

Obama: Economy has "Core Strengths"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:30:06 EST

President Cites Universities, American Workforce but Laments Unemployment Rate

Mark Sanford Faces 37 Ethics Charges

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:06 EST

South Carolina Governor who Engaged in Affair Faces Charges That he Repeatedly Broke Rules on Travel

Video: Unplugged: Tax For Troop Increase In Afghanistan?

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:53:31 EST

Sharyl Attkisson spoke with House Appropriations Cmte. Chairman Rep. David Obey (D-Wisc.) about a proposed surtax to pay for a troop increase in Afghanistan. Plus; Dr. Bernadine Healy and Dr. Joseph Mercola breakdown the myths and realities of the H1N1 pandemic.

Obama Announces National Science Fair

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:00:06 EST

President Says Young Inventors Should be Invited to White House Just Like Collegiate Champions, Calls Science "Cool"

Health Care Progress Report: November 23

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:09:13 EST

The Senate Prepares for an Epic Health Care Debate over the Public Option and Other Issues

Kan. Congressman Moore Won't Seek Re-election

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:21:13 EST

Kan. Congressman Dennis Moore Won't Seek Re-election Next Year, Expected To Finish Out Term

Support Growing for Pot Legalization

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:05 EST

Washington Post: Medical Marijuana Use Is Expanding as Movement for Legalization Picks Up Steam

Palin Dines, Prays with Billy Graham

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:30:06 EST

While in North Carolina on Book Tour, Sarah Palin Visits Rev. Billy Graham's Mountaintop Home

Video: Health Care Issues Facing Democrats

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:44:46 EST

CBS News political analyst John Dickerson spoke to Harry Smith about the issues facing democrats in the health care debate including abortion and public option.

Video: Democrats Divided on Health Care

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:29:30 EST

Senate democrats must persuade wavering moderates and fend off republicans to push health care reform forward, but as Whit Johnson reports staying together may be the real challenge.

Kennedy Abortion Flap Shows Catholic Rift

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:30:06 EST

Rhode Island Bishop Denies Rep. Patrick Kennedy Communion over Views on Abortion

Lawyer: 9/11 Suspects to Plead Not Guilty

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:02:51 EST

5 Men Facing Trial Want to Air Criticisms of U.S. Foreign Policy

Video: Obama's Slipping Approval Rate

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:46:45 EST

The Health Care debate and troubled economy may be hurting President Obama's approval rating. To help put this in perspective, John Dickerson joins Nancy Cordes.

Video: Let the Debate Begin

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 20:46:15 EST

The recent Senate votes have set the stage for a bruising battle over Health Care Reform. As Kimberly Dozier reports, a grueling debate has begun.

Big Hurdles Remain for Health Care Reform

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:00:03 EST

Democrats Will Need 60 Votes to Pass a Final Measure - and Will Likely Need to Winn Over Some in Their Own Party

Video: Face The Nation, 11.22.09

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:40:30 EST

Senators Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Jon Kyl (R-Ariz.) debate health care reform; Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Bob Schieffer discuss mammography screening and health care reform. Plus; Bob Schieffer on the cost of security.

Can Health Care Pass With Public Option?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 13:00:08 EST

Moderate Dems Voice Concern Over "Public Option"

Video: Will Health Care Limit Mammograms?

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 12:07:42 EST

Bob Schieffer spoke with CBS News Medical Correspondent Dr. Jennifer Ashton about the risks facing women after an expert panel's recommendation that mammography screening to detect breast cancer should be scaled back.

Schumer Says "Wind Is At Our Back"

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 14:30:05 EST

New York Democrat Believes His Party Has Momentum After Senate Vote Approving Debate on Reform Package