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Rescuers Check Piles Of Debris For Survivors In Moore, Okla.
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Search and rescue teams continue digging through the rubble of demolished buildings in Moore, Okla., after Monday's devastating tornado that ripped through the Oklahoma City suburbs. Officials there say there are still some people unaccounted for — exactly how many isn't clear.
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House, Senate Consider Cuts In Food Stamp Program
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Both the House and Senate are considering farm bills that would cut spending on food stamps, one of the most expensive government programs. But people disagree on how much the changes would affect recipients.
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Microsoft Reveals New Xbox One Game System
May 22, 2013 | NPR · Microsoft unveiled its new Xbox One Tuesday, displaying a device that takes new steps in game consoles' journey into becoming all-purpose entertainment and communication devices. The new console replaces the Xbox 360, which has been on the market for more than seven years.
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Moore, Okla., Tornado Was 'Storm Of Storms'
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Melissa Block and Robert Siegel give the latest in Oklahoma after a huge tornado tore through the state on Monday.
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Okla. Tornado Survivors Try To Collect Lives After Storm
May 21, 2013 | NPR · For some neighbors in Moore, Okla., the decision of taking cover away from home or sheltering in place made the difference between life and death.
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Storm Chasers Seek Thrills, But Also Chance To Warn Others
May 21, 2013 | NPR · When disaster strikes, our natural instinct is to take cover and seek shelter. But in severe weather, especially the type that breeds tornadoes like we saw in Oklahoma and parts of the Midwest this week, there are those who ride toward the storm.
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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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Debate Does Nothing To Derail Romney's 'Kudzu Campaign'
Oct 12, 2011 — Mitt Romney continued his dogged, incremental pursuit of the White House on Tuesday night, dominating the GOP presidential debate on the economy. The man once touted as his most formidable opponent was barely a factor.
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With Christie Out, His Moneymen Go Shopping For A New Candidate
Oct 6, 2011 — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie isn't choosing sides in the GOP primary race just yet, but his financial backers are already lining up behind Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney. But Texas Gov. Rick Perry showed he has the cash to compete too.
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Romney Steps Aside
Feb 7, 2008 — Mitt Romney has announced that he is bowing out, or "suspending" his GOP presidential campaign...
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Itching to Vote
Feb 6, 2008 — Aren't you just itching to vote?...
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Junkie: Iowa Edition
Dec 5, 2007 — A debate post-mortem, Romney's JFK moment, and intel on Iran spills over into the campaign... it's Wednesday, and time for the Political Junkie!
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Romney Campaign Borrowed $20M, Is $11M In Debt
Sep 18, 2012 — The money was borrowed in August to pay for expenses before the Republican's presidential campaign can tap into general election dollars. The campaign collateralized the debt with $20 million of general election funds already in its bank account.
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