Wis. Budget battle ramps up
Protestors upped the ante in numbers and in noise at Wisconsin's state capitol for what began as a battle over one state budget. (02/18/11)
Obamacare: Health Care Reform
Justin Bieber's abortion views spark debate
Justin Bieber has created a wave of controversy after discussing his anti-abortion, anti-U.S. health care system views in a recent interview for "Rolling Stone." CBSNews.com's Ken Lombardi reports.
Bargaining Tips for Everyday Expenses
Carmen Wong Ulrich, personal finance expert, spoke with Russ Mitchell on ways to negotiate the prices of many products and services, including credit card rates, medical bills, cable and phone bills, furniture and electronics, and hotel rooms.
Abortion Funding Debate Reignited
CBS News' Rob Hendin, CBSNews.com's Stephanie Condon and Roll Call's Christina Bellantoni discuss the reignited abortion debate on Capitol Hill ahead of two important committee hearings.
Banning Abortion Funding In Health Care Has "Momentum"
Rep. Joseph Pitts (R-Penn.), chairman of the Energy & Commerce Health Subcommittee, spoke with CBSNews.com's Stephanie Condon about his support of the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act," and the "Protect Life Act," which would bar federal funding for abortions under the current health reform.
Schumer: After Senate, Repeal Bill will Resemble Swiss Cheese
Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) spoke with Bob Schieffer on the House's health care repeal bill claiming it will be full of holes when the Senate is done with it.
McCain: Take On "Sacred Cows" to Cut Spending
Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) spoke with Bob Schieffer on how the government has reshaped itself in the two years since President Obama took office and cites certain areas where spending can be cut back in order to lower the country's deficit.
Americans Want Washington to Address Deficit
In a new CBS News/New York Times poll, 70% of Americans think the federal deficit is a "serious problem" and 56% say "immediate action is required" CBS News Ward Sloane and Sarah Dutton break down this and the latest polls on health care and President Obama's 2nd year in office.
Can GOP Cut $2.5 Trillion By 2021?
CBS News' Bob Orr spoke with Republican Study Committee's Rep. James Lankford (R-Okla.) about a new set of proposals that would cut federal spending by $2.5 trillion over the next decade. Plus; CBS News' Ward Sloane and Sarah Dutton on CBS News/NYT polls on health care, the economy, and President Obama's 2nd year in office.
In Focus: New Health Care Provisions
As part of our continuing series "In Focus," Katie Couric reports on the new provisions of the Health Care Reform Bill which are beginning to take effect.
Republicans Target Healthcare Repeal
Nancy Cordes reports from Capitol Hill about the return of the Republican agenda to repeal "the job-killing healthcare law" following a week off to mourn the victims of the Tucson rampage.
Reps. Seek Civil Discourse in Health Care Reform
Bob Schieffer spoke with Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-FL) on if members of congress will work together to practice civil discourse in the debate over health care reform.
Woman Recounts Grabbing Ammo from Shooter
Erica Hill talks to 61-year-old Patricia Maisch, who grabbed the ammunition cartridge from the alleged gunman in the Tucson, Ariz. shooting rampage.
Exclusive: Suspect's Prof. Saw Warning Signs
Erica Hill has an exclusive interview with Debbie Scheidemantel, Adjunct Professor at Pima Community College, who called the cops after having a classroom confrontation with Jared Loughner, the alleged gunman in the Arizona shooting rampage.
Giffords' Aide on How She's Doing
C.J. Karamargin, Communications Director for Rep. Giffords, talks to Erica Hill about the congresswoman's condition and the other staffers who were shot.
Political Fallout From Shooting in D.C.
Nancy Cordes reports on how members of Congress are reacting to the shooting of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Giffords' Surgeon Updates Her Condition
Erica Hill spoke to Dr. Michael Lemole, chief of neurosurgery at University Medical Center and one of Congresswoman Giffords' surgeons.
Hero Intern Risks Life to Save Giffords
Erica Hill talks to the intern for Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, Daniel Hernandez, whose quick thinking helped to save the congresswoman's life.
Austin Leads Country in Job Growth
Anthony Mason takes a closer look into why Austin, Texas is leading the nation in job growth. (01/07/11)
Democrats Counter Republican Efforts to Repeal Health Care Law
As the health care repeal comes to a vote in the House next week, CBS News political analyst John Dickerson spoke Friday with Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) who's leading Democrats to counter Republican efforts. CBS News senior political producer Rob Hendin and "Evening News" senior producer Ward Sloane also joined "Washington Unplugged" for a political roundtable.
Democrat Congressman Welch Vows to Defend Health Care Bill
Rep. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) leads the Democrats' effort to counter Republican efforts to repeal health care, which is set for a vote in the House next week. CBS News political analyst John Dickerson spoke with the Congressman Friday.
GOP Faces Budget Crisis
Democrats are accusing the GOP of hypocrisy over proposals to repeal health care reform. (01/06/11)
GOP, Boehner Take Control of House
CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on the power shift in the House of Representatives.
Bob Schieffer Analysis of GOP Takeover of House
Chris Wragge talks to CBS News Chief Washington correspondent Bob Schieffer about the return of control of the House by the GOP.
Dems Attack GOP over Health Care Repeal
House Democrats attacked Republicans for scheduling a vote to repeal the health care bill as a first order of business. As Nancy Cordes reports, Democrats are criticizing the GOP for wasting time that could be spent on job creation.
HealthWatch
Patient dies by suicide after "insurance issue" delayed medicine
I tested America.gov, the government's AI chatbot, on health questions
Women face a "diagnostic odyssey" at the doctor. This plan aims to help.
Oregon eyes nation's first single-payer healthcare system. Will it work?
Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules
Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
