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Court Case Winds Down In New York's Stop-And-Frisk Challenge
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Closing arguments in the lawsuit challenging New York City's stop-and-frisk policy begin Monday in federal court. The plaintiffs in the class action trial claim police officers were pressured to stop, question and frisk hundreds of thousands of people each year — even establishing quotas.
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Is There Really A Second-Term Curse?
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Whether it's Richard Nixon's resignation or Bill Clinton's impeachment, presidents tend to have a tough time during the back half of an eight-year presidency.
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After Nearly 50 Years, Burmese Leader Comes To Washington
May 20, 2013 | NPR · It's been a while since the last visit by a head of state from Myanmar. The last time was 47 years ago, when the country was still known as Burma. As President Thein Sein arrives at the White House Monday, some will hail him as a reformer who set his country on the path to democracy. Others may protest his arrival, as excessive recognition for a head of state that has presided over continuing human rights abuses.
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What Makes Start-Up Tumblr Worth $1.1 Billion?
May 20, 2013 | NPR · In the boldest move yet by new CEO Marissa Mayer, Yahoo will buy the blogging site Tumblr for $1.1 billion. The move is a bet that Tumblr's large community of users is a source of potential profits. While Tumblr is a fast-growing startup, it has not generated significant revenue.
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With New Xbox, Microsoft Makes A Bigger Play For Living Room
May 20, 2013 | NPR · Microsoft has had few blockbuster successes in recent years. On Tuesday, when the tech giant is scheduled to introduce its new Xbox, it will be targeting more than just hard-core gamers. Analysts say Microsoft will also be aiming to make its console the center of entertainment in your living room.
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Iran's 'Zahra' Tells Alternate Tale Of Presidential Campaign
May 20, 2013 | NPR · What do you do when you can't openly wage a campaign for the presidency? Some Iranians inside and outside the country have turned to the heroine of an online graphic novel who has embarked on a virtual campaign.
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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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Top 50 House Races For 2010; 46 Of Them Are Held By Democrats
Aug 26, 2010 — With so many House seats in play, it is difficult to reduce it to a Top 50 list.  But we're attempting it here.  And it is important to note that of the Top 50, 46 are currently held by the Democrats.
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How Joe Barton Helped Rescue Obama And The Democrats
Jun 18, 2010 — Texas Republican Joe Barton's apology for apologizing to BP, over the White House's "shakedown" of the company for its role in the oil spill in the gulf, is playing into Democrats' hands.
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On Rep. Barton And BP: 'Shakedown' Or 'Misconstruction'?
Jun 17, 2010 — After causing an uproar this morning by accusing the White House of organizing a "$20 billion shakedown" of BP, Rep. Joe Barton is now saying he's sorry.
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Breaking Down The House Vote On 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Repeal
May 28, 2010 — In looking at the House vote to end the "don't ask/don't tell" ban on gays & lesbians from openly serving in the military, one thing jumps out:  the recently-elected Mark Critz (D-PA) and Charles Djou (R-HI) voted the opposite of their parties.
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Republicans Hope Dem Split In Hawaii Ends In Victory Saturday
May 21, 2010 — Republicans hope that a split Democratic field can propel them to victory in a special congressional election in Hawaii's 1st District on Saturday.
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Indiana's Souder To Quit On Friday Over Affair
May 18, 2010 — Indiana's Mark Souder, a religious conservative seeking a ninth term, announced he was resigning from Congress because of an affair with a member of his staff.
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Post Racial America? Not In Tennessee's 9th CD
Jul 21, 2009 — Race is a constant factor in Tennessee's 9th congressional district, which has a black majority and is represented by a white incumbent.
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IL 05 Voters To Choose Rahm Emanuel Successor Tuesday
Apr 6, 2009 — Next special congressional election: Tuesday in Illinois' 5th District, where Democrat Mike Quigley is favored to succeed now-White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
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The Main Event: NY 20 Seen As Barometer On Obama Policies
Mar 31, 2009 — For one day at least, the eyes of the political world are focused on New York's 20th congressional district, where voters on Tuesday will choose a successor to now-Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand.
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A Democrat Will Win Rahm's House Seat, But Which Dem?
Mar 2, 2009 — Voters in Illinois' Fifth Congressional District go to the polls on Tuesday to pick nominees for the seat vacated by Rahm Emanuel.
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