Congress is back after the August recess, faced with the same problems it failed to address in July. We hear about healthcare, global warming, finance reform — partisan Republicans and divided Democrats. Also, President Obama delivered his speech to America's school children today, and President Hamid Karzai has enough votes, but Afghanistan's Electoral Complaints Commission has ordered a partial recount of last month's election.
Banner image: Former campaign staff members of US President Barack rally outside the White House with a message for the President that health reform without the public option is not 'Change We Can Believe In,' today in Washington, DC. Photo: Tim Sloan/AFP/Getty Images