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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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Parking Industry Tries To Make Your Life Easier
May 22, 2013 | WLRN · The future of parking has been showcased in Fort Lauderdale, Fla, this week at the International Parking Institute's annual conference. The conversation has been about helping drivers get in and out of spaces as conveniently as possible.
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Boy Scouts To Decide Whether To Admit Gay Youth
May 22, 2013 | NPR · The Boy Scouts of America votes in Texas this week on whether to change its century old membership policy. The proposal is to open up the scouts to allow gay youth to join and continue to ban on adults who are gay. About 1,400 voting members will decide.
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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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'Reinventing The Register' May Take Time For Square
May 21, 2013 | NPR · Square is the much buzzed-about digital payments company started by the founder of Twitter. With the launch of a new product last week, we check in on the company's promise to revolutionize how we buy things.
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IRS Inspector General To Review Handling Of Conservative Groups
May 21, 2013 | NPR · One commissioner ran the IRS when it engaged in targeted scrutiny of conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. A second commissioner was in charge when the agency continued to withhold information from Congress. On Tuesday, they testified together for the first time, to the Senate Finance Committee.
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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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2011 Chicago mayor race

Rahm Emanuel, Chicago's Next Mayor (Only Suspense: Will He Need A Runoff?)
Feb 22, 2011 — The question in most people's minds is not whether Rahm Emanuel will win today's Chicago mayoral election. It's whether or not he can get the 50 percent to avoid an April runoff.
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Rahm: Resident? Maybe. Mayor? Likely
Jan 28, 2011 — With the Illinois Supreme Court ruling that Rahm Emanuel has satisfied city residency laws, the major candidates for mayor of Chicago debated Thursday, just weeks ahead of the Feb. 22 election.
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The King's Speech; Also, Is Rahm-bo A No Go In Chicago?
Jan 25, 2011 — In Political Junkie: Previewing Obama's State of the Union address, a new wrinkle in Rahm Emanuel's plan to be the next mayor of Chicago. Plus: winners are named in the 2010 election contest!
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Emanuel Leaving White House; Chicago Mayor Run No Cakewalk
Sep 30, 2010 — The White House chief of staff is a former member of Congress from Chicago. But several other serious contenders could make bids for the job being vacated by Richard Daley.
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Rahm Likely To Run In Chicago, But Could Face A Crowded Field
Sep 9, 2010 — With Richard Daley announcing his retirement as mayor of Chicago, there is no shortage of potential candidates to succeed him.  Most speculation has been on White House Chief of Staff Rahm Emanuel.
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Chicago Mayor Daley Won't Run Again
Sep 7, 2010 — Chicago Mayor Richard M. Daley, who has been in office since 1989 and who is set to break his late father's longevity record on Christmas, announced today he will not seek re-election in 2011.
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Libyans Attacked By Pro-Gadhafi Security Forces
Feb 22, 2011 — Libya; New Zealand earthquake; Chicago mayoral election
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