This program 83 of the To The Point! series.

International    (Richard Donin)   The country of Yemen is being torn apart by a tribal rebellion, a secessionist movement, and the worst poverty and unemployment in the Arab world.   And Al Qaeda has been quick to take advantage of the chaos, and create a presence in Yemen.  How can the U.S. be most effective in fighting this terrorist organization?

National:    (Courtney Clark)  Both the Senate and the House have put forth legislation to pass a behemoth healthcare bill.   Some argue the bill violates constitutional rights.   Others say it doesn’t go far enough.   Assuming the bill passes, what will be the most significant impacts on the average U.S. citizen?

State:    (Matt Wingard)  According to an investigative report published in The Oregonian newspaper, the administration of Governor Ted Kulongoski misrepresented the true cost of a tax credit created to subsidize renewable energy, in order to get it passed by the State Legislature.   Is the Business Energy Tax Program still a good program even with the additional costs?

Local:   (Mike Riley)   Economists say the state has technically climbed out of recession. but tell that to the 11.1% of Oregonians who are still unemployed.   Tom Potiowsky, Oregon government's chief economist says it's a jobless recovery and it’s going to be a long, slow road.   What is it going to take for Oregon to dig itself out of the recession?