Mar 10th, 2010 · Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius told health insurers they risked losing consumers if they didn't work with the White House on a health care overhaul. But Karen Ignagni, the head of the insurance trade organization, said her group was eager to support an overhaul, just not this one.
Mar 9th, 2010 · Businesses can be either for-profit companies or nonprofit organizations. The law doesn't recognize a corporate form that falls in between. But some want to protect these "for-benefit corporations," so companies can balance profitability with social and environmental policies, without the threat of a lawsuit.
Mar 4th, 2010 · This year, the Girl Scouts are taking pitches for their $700 million a year business online. That's despite a controversy last year, in which 8-year-old Wild Freeborn of North Carolina put together a YouTube video — and the organization called it a violation of its rules.
Feb 28th, 2010 · Weather problems, a death on the luge track, organization issues and a disappointing medals performance. The Vancouver games have had their setbacks. But coming into the closing ceremony, Canadians have plenty of reasons to feel good. NPR's Martin Kaste reports.
Feb 27th, 2010 · Amnesty International defends the rights of detainees around the world — including those in Guantanamo Bay. Now the organization is defending itself from the reputations of some of those those same prisoners. Host Guy Raz speaks with Gita Sahgal, a senior official with Amnesty who was suspended after publicly criticizing the group's affiliation with one former Guantanamo detainee. He also talks with Amnesty's Widney Brown about the tension between protecting the rights of terror suspects and promoting their views.
Feb 26th, 2010 · James Dobson, the founder of Focus on the Family, gives his final radio broadcast for the organization Friday. CNN religion writer Dan Gilgoff talks to Steve Inskeep about how changes at Focus on the Family reflect broader changes in the evangelical movement. Dobson became an overtly political leader. New leadership is seeking to soften the group's message.
Feb 24th, 2010 · Not as macho as Mahler, nor limber as Ligeti? You'll see results almost immediately after listening to these five exercise essentials from the wild world of classical music. The sounds of iron pumping and breathless beats from the barrel organ are just what you need to inspire your personal best. Manly, yes, but women will love it, too.
Feb 24th, 2010 · The C Street Center is a religious organization based in a townhouse on Capitol Hill. The townhouse has been home to several members of Congress. But a group of ministers has filed a complaint with the IRS alleging that the organization is falsely labeling itself a tax-exempt religious establishment.