GWEN IFILL:And return to our series of conversations on what to do about the nation's taxes, spending and debt. Last night, we heard from Erskine Bowles, the co-author of a deficit reduction plan that has been the subject of much attention and debate...
JEFFREY BROWN:A still tentative American economy looked online today, as digital deals were to be had, and holiday shoppers lit up Web sites. Retailers had high hopes that Cyber Monday sales would add to what's been a strong start so far. If all goes...
MARGARET WARNER:We turn to a new cyber campaign against American banking giants and growing worries about what they might foreshadow. It began late last month and continues to this day. Two more U.S. banks are the latest targets in the spate of cyber...
JEFFREY BROWN: On this final Friday before Election Day, there was word that jobs are on the increase, but so is unemployment. The numbers were seized upon by the presidential candidates as they began making closing arguments on an issue that's been...
JUDY WOODRUFF: And that brings us to Europe's debt crisis. That is one of the little-mentioned topics in this year's campaign and the subject of tonight's segment on Missing Issues. Throughout the campaign, President Obama and Mitt Romney have debate...
JUDY WOODRUFF: There was fresh evidence today of just how expensive college has become and how fast student debt is piling up. It came in the latest look at the bill that comes due once diplomas are handed out. The numbers are more daunting than ever...
JEFFREY BROWN: The congressional report was a bipartisan effort. And we hear first on this issue from the ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, Maryland Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger. Congressman, I want to fill in some of the details...
JUDY WOODRUFF: With less than a week left before the first presidential debate, both candidates remained focused today on persuading voters they can boost the economy. But a key question at the heart of it all, is the economy slowing, stalling, or pe...
JEFFREY BROWN: The housing market is showing more signs of mending from the depths of the foreclosure crisis. A new report from RealtyTrac finds banks are repossessing fewer homes than a year ago, and general foreclosure activity has declined for 22...
JEFFREY BROWN:The August employment report came in today, showing fewer-than-anticipated jobs created, and fewer Americans still trying to find one. It was all fuel for the presidential campaign, with the conventions now over and 60 days to go until...
