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Chicago School Closing Battle Targets Elected Officials
May 23, 2013 | NPR · The Chicago School board has voted to close dozens of schools, despite community protests that the closings disproportionately affect minority students. The Chicago Teachers Union and community activists aren't ready to let the issue drop.
 
College Students Eye Calendar, 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 at all clear if lawmakers can keep interest rates from doubling on July First.
 
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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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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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Elizabeth Edwards Deserved Better
Dec 7, 2010 — After battling breast cancer for years, Elizabeth Edwards succumbed to the disease on Tuesday.  Having lost a teenage son to an automobile accident, and having endured the public humiliation of her philandering husband, she never lost her dignity.
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Elizabeth Edwards Dies From Cancer At 61
Dec 7, 2010 — Edwards died a day after her family said doctors advised no more treatment. She was a sympathetic symbol of inner strength for how she dealt with life's adversities — the death of a son, her cancer diagnosis and her marriage's breakup.
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Elizabeth Edwards' Health Deteriorates
Dec 6, 2010 — Doctors told the estranged wife of the former senator that further treatment was futile. Family and friends were with her at home.
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May 11th Show
May 11, 2009 — On today's Talk: Ted Koppel on interrogation techniques, Elizabeth Edwards' publicity blitz, celibacy for Catholic priests, and The Dangerous World of Butterflies.
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Living with Cancer
Jul 9, 2008 — Leroy Sievers and Elizabeth Edwards joins us for a candid discussion about living with cancer.
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July 9th Show
Jul 9, 2008 — In our first hour, why China may soon outbid America for energy. And in this week's political junkie, a look at possible running mates for Senator Obama and Senator John McCain. For our full second hour, journalist Leroy Sievers and Elizabeth Ed...
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When Public Figures Get Sick
May 22, 2008 — How do we react when a public figure gets sick?
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Reaction To Elizabeth Edwards' Death
Dec 7, 2010 — Reaction to the death of Elizabeth Edwards came quickly from the world of politics.
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Family Statement On The Death Of Elizabeth Edwards
Dec 7, 2010 — The News & Observer in North Carolina has published this statement from the Edwards family in response to the death of Elizabeth Edwards.
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Tax Deal Draws Fire; Obama Says It's Needed
Dec 7, 2010 — Though he didn't want to extend tax cuts for the wealthiest, "the American people didn't send us here to wage symbolic battles or win symbolic victories," the president says.
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