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<itunes:summary>NCPR provides locally-produced news stories from around the Adirondack and North Country regions of New York State, as well as Western Vermont, and Ontario and Quebec in Canada.</itunes:summary>
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<title>Cuomo agenda in danger at session end</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22199/20130618/cuomo-agenda-in-danger-at-session-end</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 18, 2013) There&apos;s three days left in the legislative session, and chances are dimming for a settlement on an abortion rights provision in the Women&apos;s Equality Act, and for reform of campaign financing and other anti-corruption measures.  Meanwhile, a new poll finds the public increasingly dissatisfied. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22199/20130618/cuomo-agenda-in-danger-at-session-end">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There&apos;s three days left in the legislative session, and chances are dimming for a settlement on an abortion rights provision in the Women&apos;s Equality Act, and for reform of campaign financing and other anti-corruption measures.  Meanwhile, a new poll finds the public increasingly dissatisfied. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22199/20130618/cuomo-agenda-in-danger-at-session-end">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>05:03</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, politics, cuomo, legislature, albany, abortion, women;s rights, photolead, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Down to the wire on hot-button issues in Albany</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22170/20130613/down-to-the-wire-on-hot-button-issues-in-albany</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 13, 2013) It&apos;s getting down to the wire for major pieces of legislation still pending in Albany. As the end of session approaches in Albany, there are no agreements yet on a number of hot-button issues, including women&apos;s rights and campaign finance reform. But that&apos;s not unusual in a government where last minute deals are part of the routine. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22170/20130613/down-to-the-wire-on-hot-button-issues-in-albany">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It&apos;s getting down to the wire for major pieces of legislation still pending in Albany. As the end of session approaches in Albany, there are no agreements yet on a number of hot-button issues, including women&apos;s rights and campaign finance reform. But that&apos;s not unusual in a government where last minute deals are part of the routine. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22170/20130613/down-to-the-wire-on-hot-button-issues-in-albany">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:55</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>economy, politics, cuomo, albany, legislature, campaign finance reform, women's rights, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>What&apos;s still ahead for the NYS legislature</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22114/20130604/what-apos-s-still-ahead-for-the-nys-legislature</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jun 4, 2013) There are three weeks to go in New York State&apos;s legislative session. Advocates are pushing hard for two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo&apos;s agenda items: translating the federal abortion rights in the Roe v. Wade decision into state law, and enacting public financing of statewide political campaigns. The governor, meanwhile, is focusing on his proposal to bring tax free zones to upstate public college campuses. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22114/20130604/what-apos-s-still-ahead-for-the-nys-legislature">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There are three weeks to go in New York State&apos;s legislative session. Advocates are pushing hard for two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo&apos;s agenda items: translating the federal abortion rights in the Roe v. Wade decision into state law, and enacting public financing of statewide political campaigns. The governor, meanwhile, is focusing on his proposal to bring tax free zones to upstate public college campuses. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/22114/20130604/what-apos-s-still-ahead-for-the-nys-legislature">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:53</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, cuomo, albany, health, women's rights, womens health, abortion, campaign finance, tax, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Will Cuomo drop abortion rights bill, campaign finance reform?</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21876/20130429/will-cuomo-drop-abortion-rights-bill-campaign-finance-reform</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 29, 2013) Governor Cuomo says he&apos;ll know in a couple of weeks whether two key items on his end of session agenda will become law- an abortion rights bill and public financing of political campaigns.  The governor says Republicans who co-lead the state Senate continue to oppose a measure to clarify a women&apos;s right to choose abortion. The GOP has also steadfastly been against public financing of campaigns. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21876/20130429/will-cuomo-drop-abortion-rights-bill-campaign-finance-reform">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Governor Cuomo says he&apos;ll know in a couple of weeks whether two key items on his end of session agenda will become law- an abortion rights bill and public financing of political campaigns.  The governor says Republicans who co-lead the state Senate continue to oppose a measure to clarify a women&apos;s right to choose abortion. The GOP has also steadfastly been against public financing of campaigns. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21876/20130429/will-cuomo-drop-abortion-rights-bill-campaign-finance-reform">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:49</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, cuomo, albany, legislature, election, women's rights, , topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Fighting sex trafficking in New York state</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21754/20130405/fighting-sex-trafficking-in-new-york-state</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Apr 5, 2013) Forcing young women and men into a life of prostitution is a very lucrative business.  It may sound like the stuff of Hollywood, but the sex trafficking trade is alive and well in Central New York, but a movement to end it in New York State is gathering momentum, with a bill in the legislature to protect those who are trafficked, and bring traffickers to justice. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21754/20130405/fighting-sex-trafficking-in-new-york-state">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 05 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0400</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Ellen Abbott</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Forcing young women and men into a life of prostitution is a very lucrative business.  It may sound like the stuff of Hollywood, but the sex trafficking trade is alive and well in Central New York, but a movement to end it in New York State is gathering momentum, with a bill in the legislature to protect those who are trafficked, and bring traffickers to justice. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21754/20130405/fighting-sex-trafficking-in-new-york-state">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, economy, crime, sex trafficking, immigration, syracuse, human rights, women's rights, , topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Women&apos;s health law shows a rift in NY Senate coalition</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21346/20130130/women-apos-s-health-law-shows-a-rift-in-ny-senate-coalition</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 30, 2013) A rift is appearing in the New York State Senate&apos;s new bipartisan leadership coalition. Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos says he&apos;s strongly opposed to Gov. Cuomo&apos;s reproductive health act, saying it would lead to too many late term abortions. Pro-choice lawmakers and advocates say they disagree with the Senator&apos;s interpretation. And the leading Democrat in the leadersship council has been a strong supporter of the act. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21346/20130130/women-apos-s-health-law-shows-a-rift-in-ny-senate-coalition">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 30 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[A rift is appearing in the New York State Senate&apos;s new bipartisan leadership coalition. Senate Republican Leader Dean Skelos says he&apos;s strongly opposed to Gov. Cuomo&apos;s reproductive health act, saying it would lead to too many late term abortions. Pro-choice lawmakers and advocates say they disagree with the Senator&apos;s interpretation. And the leading Democrat in the leadersship council has been a strong supporter of the act. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21346/20130130/women-apos-s-health-law-shows-a-rift-in-ny-senate-coalition">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:30</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, health, albany, women's rights, [loc:42.6525793 -73.7562317], topstory, cuomo, senate, womens health, reproduction, abortion</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Soldiers welcome news on women in combat, with some reservations</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21315/20130124/soldiers-welcome-news-on-women-in-combat-with-some-reservations</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 24, 2013) Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Wednesday that a ban on women serving in combat roles in the military will be lifted over the coming years.Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called it a proud day for our country. She issued a statement, noting that she fought for a Defense Department feasibility report on lifting the ban.  She writes, &quot;This decision finally opens the door for more qualified women to excel in our military and advance their careers, and obtain all of the benefits they have earned.&quot;And, officially recognizing women in combat &quot;will strengthen our country both morally and militarily.&quot;Around heavily-deployed Fort Drum, soldiers generally welcomed the news - with some caveats. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21315/20130124/soldiers-welcome-news-on-women-in-combat-with-some-reservations">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 24 Jan 2013 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Joanna Richards</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Defense Secretary Leon Panetta announced Wednesday that a ban on women serving in combat roles in the military will be lifted over the coming years.Senator Kirsten Gillibrand called it a proud day for our country. She issued a statement, noting that she fought for a Defense Department feasibility report on lifting the ban.  She writes, &quot;This decision finally opens the door for more qualified women to excel in our military and advance their careers, and obtain all of the benefits they have earned.&quot;And, officially recognizing women in combat &quot;will strengthen our country both morally and militarily.&quot;Around heavily-deployed Fort Drum, soldiers generally welcomed the news - with some caveats. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/21315/20130124/soldiers-welcome-news-on-women-in-combat-with-some-reservations">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>03:15</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, military, Fort Drum, women, women's rights, equality, [loc:44.0423320 -75.7581630], topstory</itunes:keywords>
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<title>Cuomo in step with Dems on social issues</title>
<link>http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16987/20110114/cuomo-in-step-with-dems-on-social-issues</link>
<description><![CDATA[ (Jan 14, 2011) Much of the focus in the first two weeks of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s term has been on the state’s financial crisis, and the new governor’s fiscally conservative prescriptions: a public employee wage freeze, spending cuts, a property tax cap. Cuomo, a Democrat, is more in step with his party when it comes to social issues. Karen DeWitt explains. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16987/20110114/cuomo-in-step-with-dems-on-social-issues">full story</a></strong>]]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 14 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate>
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<itunes:author>NCPR: Karen DeWitt</itunes:author>
<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Much of the focus in the first two weeks of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s term has been on the state’s financial crisis, and the new governor’s fiscally conservative prescriptions: a public employee wage freeze, spending cuts, a property tax cap. Cuomo, a Democrat, is more in step with his party when it comes to social issues. Karen DeWitt explains. [<strong><a href="http://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/16987/20110114/cuomo-in-step-with-dems-on-social-issues">full story</a></strong>]]]></itunes:summary>
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<itunes:duration>04:33</itunes:duration>
<itunes:keywords>photolead, politics, health, abortion, reproductive rights, planned parenthood, catholic church, roe v. wade, women's rights, glbt, same sex marriage, gay rights, topstory</itunes:keywords>
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