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College Students Wait To See If Loan Rates Double
May 23, 2013 | NPR · College students could end up paying a higher interest rate on their government subsidized loans unless Congress steps in. In a replay of last year's battle, Republicans, Democrats and the Obama administration all have competing proposals. A vote is scheduled in the House of Representatives Thursday. But with no consensus in sight, it's not clear if lawmakers can keep interest rates from doubling on July 1.
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Obama Group's Climate Push Puts President Under Scrutiny
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Organizing for Action — a group that formed out of President Obama's re-election campaign — has focused its ire on Republicans it calls "climate change deniers." But some environmentalists are frustrated with the president himself on issues like the Keystone pipeline.
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When Will Fed Officials Ease Off The Accelerator?
May 23, 2013 | NPR · Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress Wednesday that the central bank is not ready to scale back on economic stimulus. But he suggested the Fed may start to pare back bond purchases if the economy picks up momentum. Stocks fell following Bernanke's remarks.
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Identities Of 24 Victims In Okla. Tornado Emerge
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Oklahomans who were hit by a massive tornado on Monday are trying to recover and rebuild.
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Basements Not An Option For Many Homes In Oklahoma
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Melissa Block talks to NPR Two-Way blogger Scott Neuman about why basements in Oklahoma are so uncommon.
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Documentary Shows George Plimpton's Best Story Was His Own
May 22, 2013 | NPR · A new documentary about writer George Plimpton uses its subject's own voice to tell the story of his career as a path-breaking "participatory journalist" and longtime editor of the Paris Review. The film also uses the voices of Plimpton's friends and colleagues to defend him against the charge of dilettantism that dogged him throughout his career. NPR's Joel Rose reports.
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Working Women On Television: A Mixed Bag At Best
May 18, 2013 | NPR · Research shows that prime-time television isn't a bad place to find portrayals of working women. Working moms and working women over 40 are another story.
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Political Takeaways: Headaches For The White House
May 19, 2013 | NPR · Controversies dominated this past week's political headlines, leaving the Obama White House on the defensive, trying to contain any lasting damage. Host Rachel Martin talks with NPR's Mara Liasson.
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'Tax' Designation That Saved Health Care Law Being Used To Fight Obama
Jun 29, 2012 — Back when President Obama was urging Congress to pass his health care law, he rejected claims that the penalty for not obtaining insurance would amount to a tax. On Thursday, Chief Justice John Roberts begged to differ — while using the tax classification to save the law. And Republicans pounced.
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Obama 'Forward' Video: President's Case For Re-Election In A Nutshell
Apr 30, 2012 — The video titled "Forward" distills much of Obama's argument for his re-election. It opens with news footage meant to recall how truly perilous was the state of the economy leading into his election, then leads into his achievements in office — the economic stimulus, health-care reform, the withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraq and the killing of Osama bin Laden, among them.
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Republicans Contrast Serious Romney With Slow Jammin' Obama
Apr 25, 2012 — The RNC video was a clear attempt by the GOP to take Obama's coolness asset and turn it into a liability while at the same time taking Romney's serious and stiff managerial style and trying to make it a plus by sending the message that serious times called for a serious man.
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RNC Backstage Pass: Farewell St. Paul
Sep 5, 2008 — Michel Martin wraps up TMM's trip to St. Paul for the RNC, and the show's coverage of both political conventions. ... She's ready to come now.
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RNC Backstage Pass: Listening to McCain
Sep 4, 2008 — Michel Martin blogs from the RNC floor as she listens to Sen. John McCain accept the GOP nomination for president.
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What Do You Want From McCain?
Sep 4, 2008 — John McCain takes the stage at the RNC tonight: What do you hope to hear from the Republican nominee for president?
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Piper Palin: Future Stylist
Sep 4, 2008 — Sarah Palin spoke last night, and Piper Palin groomed her baby brother... did either win you over?
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RNC Backstage Pass: Random Impressions
Sep 3, 2008 — TMM host Michel Martin blogs her observations on the differences between last week's DNC and this week's RNC.
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Minnesota Junkie
Sep 3, 2008 — On the trail with The Political Junkie.
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This American Moment: John Bolton
Sep 3, 2008 — Ambassador John Bolton joins us to talk about "This American Moment," and what's at stake in foreign policy.
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