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(L-R) Rep. John Fleming (R-LA), Rep. Jeff Flake (R-AZ), Rep. Joe Wilson (R-SC), holding a copy of H.R. 3962 and Rep. Phil Gingrey (R-GA) announce an ammendment to the House version of health reform legislation outside the U.S. Capitol November 4, 2009 in Washington, DC. The ammendment to the 'Affordable Health Care for America Act' would automatically enroll all members of Congress in the 'public option'.

GOP Sets Sights On Conservative 'Blue Dog' Democrats

Now that the off-year elections are over, Democrats are bracing for losses in Congress next year — and history tells them they should. A first-term president's party almost always loses seats during the midterm elections.

Music Cue: Reflecting On Radovan Karadzic

Scott Simon reflects this week on the arrest of Radovan Karadzic in Serbia.

Navy Expansion Proposed Along Silver Strand

The Navy wants to expand its training operations at the Silver Strand Training Complex. How will the expansion of naval operations along the Silver Strand effect the area's ecosystem, and the residents who live nearby?

Calif. Faces $20 Billion Deficit. Does That Sound Familiar?

What's the latest news on the state budget deficit? Will Democrats put up a fight over Republican Sen. Abel Maldonado's nomination for lieutenant governor? We speak to John Myers, from "The California Report", about the top stories in Sacramento.

Claims, Lawsuits Lead To High Outside Counsel Costs For San Diego

The cost of handling claims and lawsuits against the city of San Diego has more than tripled in recent years, and the tab is still running in a few of the most expensive legal battles, including those against developer Roque de la Fuente and the city’s own police officers.

U.S.S. Kitty Hawk Nostalgic Journey

The USS Kitty Hawk will sail out of San Diego Harbor this morning. The aircraft carrier is on her way to be decommissioned in Bremerton. KPBS reporter Alison St John has more.

CIA's Use Of Contractors Draws Fresh Scrutiny

News that the CIA worked with a private contractor on a secret assassination program is the latest evidence of how much the agency has outsourced a range of its activities, including covert missions.

Women in Kandahar, Afghanistan, line up to learn how to vote in the upcoming presidential and provincial elections. But female voters and candidates alike still face oppression and threats of violence.

Threats Cloud Afghan Women's Political Ambitions

Later this month, a record number of women will be on the ballot in Afghanistan's elections — a major change in a country where women weren't allowed to attend school eight years ago. But many female candidates and voters are facing oppression, threats of violence and fraud.

Sergio Fuentes, who is unemployed, gets some help with his job search Tuesday at the California Employment Development Department in San Jose, Calif.

Unemployment Hits 26-Year High Of 9.7 Percent

Employers eliminated a net total of 216,000 jobs in August as the nation's jobless rate reached its highest level since June 1983. But the number of job cuts is the smallest decline in payrolls in a year.

Americans Top Podiums In Swimming, Gymnastics

U.S. swimmer Michael Phelps continued his quest for a record seven gold medals in a single Olympics, winning the 200-meter individual medley. And Americans Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson took gold and silver in the women's individual all-around gymnastics competition.

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