Mar 15th, 2010 · After months of wrangling, lawmakers in the House are expected to bring a final version of health care overhaul to the floor this week. The expectation is that the bill will be approved soon. Republicans have promised to make passage as difficult as possible.
Mar 14th, 2010 · California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger skipped his state's Republican convention this weekend in Silicon Valley. But two candidates hoping to succeed him were there and working hard to win over conservative activists.
Mar 14th, 2010 · California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger skipped his state's Republican convention this weekend in Silicon Valley. But two candidates hoping to succeed him were there and working hard to win over conservative activists.
Mar 14th, 2010 · After months of working with Republicans to fashion a joint overhaul of financial regulation, Sen. Christopher Dodd will go it alone Monday. As Banking Committee chairman, Dodd will unveil his proposal to rewrite regulations with the aim of avoiding another financial meltdown. Guest host Audie Cornish talks with NPR's John Ydstie about what to expect.
Mar 14th, 2010 · President Obama has praised Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan for his ideas on deficit reduction. But most congressional Democrats are up in arms over his proposals, which include partial privatization of Medicare and Social Security.
Mar 14th, 2010 · President Obama has praised Wisconsin Republican Paul Ryan for his ideas on deficit reduction. But most congressional Democrats are up in arms over his proposals, which include partial privatization of Medicare and Social Security.
Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.
Mar 13th, 2010 · This week, Attorney General Eric Holder has been dealing with attacks from Republicans about his handling of terrorism detainees. In addition, the conservative National Review magazine unearthed a Supreme Court brief that Holder did not tell Congress about during his confirmation process. The Senate Judiciary Committee's top Republican said Holder must address the issue immediately. Guest host Jacki Lyden talks with NPR's Ari Shapiro.