Jan 7th, 2009 · Congressman Cliff Stearns, a Republican from Florida, asked House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to reconsider any votes scheduled for Thursday. The reason: Stearns is hoping to go to college football's championship game. Number-two Florida plays number-one Oklahoma in Miami. Pelosi's office says there won't be a change in the schedule. Among the issues to be considered: certification of the Electoral College vote that gives Barack Obama the presidency.
Dec 10th, 2008 · Washington D.C. plans to party during inauguration week. For some reason, this plan has not met with unanimous approval. The city last week approved allowing bars to serve alcohol until 5 a.m from Jan 17 to Jan. 21. Two Senators involved with inauguration plans want the city to drop that idea. They say police already will be busy providing security for millions. Let's not even talk about whether there are enough bathrooms on the National Mall.
Nov 21st, 2008 · Christopher Dodd, chairman of the Senate Banking Committee, says he's frustrated with how banks are using funds provided by the government. He also thinks the Treasury Department has been too slow in addressing the mortgage crisis. Dodd tells Steve Inskeep that Congress may have to reconsider some parts of the rescue plan it approved.
Nov 17th, 2008 · In 1996, a mentally ill parishioner attacked a community of elderly nuns in Waterville, Maine, killing two. The incident forced the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament to reconsider the meaning of forgiveness and trust.
Oct 23rd, 2008 · In October, the Labor Committee found that workplace retirement plans — including pensions and 401ks — have lost as much as $2 trillion in the past 15 months. Has the new economic landscape affected your plan to retire?
Oct 21st, 2008 · We ask people around the country about their retirement concerns and whether and how the economic crisis has caused them to reconsider their retirement plans.
Oct 7th, 2008 · The 1864 cyclorama painting, "The Battle of Gettysburg," is on display in a new visitors center. The National Park Service wants to demolish the old building but it was designed by Richard Neutra, one of the most important figures of modern architecture. Neutra's son has filed a lawsuit to force the Park Service to reconsider its decision. Alex Schmidt reports for member station WHYY. (6) McCain: There Are Unanswered Questions About Obama — The Democrat and Republican presidential hopefuls debate Tuesday in Nashville, Tenn. On Monday, Republican John McCain campaigned in New Mexico, arguing that Barack Obama is inexperienced and raised questions about Obama's past relationships. NPR's Scott Horsley reports from Nashville.
Aug 12th, 2008 · High gas prices have caused many SUV lovers to reconsider their car choice. That's true even for those who are leasing the vehicles. This week's guest Money Coach, Washington Post automotive writer Warren Brown, explains what to do if you lease.