Video: Resuscitating Health Care Bill
Resuscitating the health care reform bill was the focus of President Obama's much publicized Blair House Summit. Political analyst John Dickerson speaks with Russ Mitchell about health care reform.Video: Reconciliation “Won’t Work”
President Obama's bipartisan health care summit has still left lingering questions over cost. Bob Schieffer spoke with Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Rep. Marsh Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.)2 million affected by massive quake, Chile president says
"The forces of nature have hurt our country greatly," Chilean President Michelle Bachelet said in a nationally televised message Saturday night. "We are now having to face adversity and stand again."Obama: U.S. “Will Be There” For Chile
President Also Urges Caution For Tsunami Zone in Pacific8.8-magnitude quake rocks Chile, sets off tsunami
The government reports 76 dead and warns that the toll will rise. The jolt flattens buildings, downs phone lines and creates a "state of catastrophe" in central Chile.SANTIAGO, Chile — A massive 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck Chile early Saturday, collapsing buildings, killing at least 76 people and downing phone lines. President Michele Bachelet declared a "state of catastrophe" in central Chile and said the death toll was rising.
Hawaii issues tsunami alert, evacuating up to 100,000 residents and tourists
A seismic sea wave estimated at 3 to 8 feet is heading toward the islands. President Obama urges people on the U.S. West Coast to be watchful.Hawaiian authorities were rushing to evacuate up to 100,000 residents and tourists from low-lying coastal areas Saturday morning as an estimated 3-to-8-foot tsunami raced toward the islands at the speed of a jet plane.
8.8 earthquake hits Chile; tsunami feared throughout eastern Pacific
The quake, centered offshore, knocks down highway overpasses and buildings, and at least 147 people are killed. In Hawaii, sirens warn residents of giant waves.The death toll is expected to rise from a devastating earthquake that struck Chile early Saturday morning and President Michelle Bachelet declared parts of her country catastrophe zones.
Democrats push forward on healthcare
Lawmakers once more focus on lining up votes for an overhaul without Republican support. Many legislators indicate they may be open to compromise this round, but old fights may still break out.Democrats on Friday turned from the drama of the healthcare summit to the nitty-gritty task of lining up votes to pass a bill without Republican support, as they sought to salvage the sweeping health overhaul championed by President Obama.