Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'bill'

Which Way The Wind Blows: Bill Ayers On Obama

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 18:10:00 EST

The name of former anti-war activist William Ayers was brought up twice in an attempt to discredit Barack Obam during the recent presidential campaign a — first by Hillary Clinton, and then by the McCain campaign.

Will Bill Clinton Doom Hillary For Secretary Of State...

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 11:14:00 EST

The latest buzz has Hillary Clinton as a potential choice for secretary of state in the Obama administration. But some of the same questions that surrounded Clinton during the vice presidential process are still around, and for the most part, they are about her husband.

Congress Eyes Auto Bailout

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

House Democrats led by Barney Frank want to push through an auto company relief plan next week that would provide $25 billion in loans from the $700 billion bailout bill. Treasury Secretary Paulson objects and some House Republicans agree.

Lame-Duck Session's Stimulus Plan Has Critics

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:30:00 EST

Congress is supposed to return for a lame-duck session next week to possibly pass a short-term economic stimulus bill. The Senate has already blocked such a bill, however, and Republican senators still object to it.

Last Word In Business

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 07:05:00 EST

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, (D-CA) says she's disturbed by reports that some inauguration tickets are being sold online for as much as $40,000. She says she's writing to eBay and other sites to make sure they're not involved in ticket scalping. The 240,000 available tickets are supposed to be free to the public, and given out through congressional offices. Feinstein is also working on a bill that would make it a federal crime to sell tickets to the inauguration.

Bill Moyers' View Of Contemporary America

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 11:04:00 EST

With three decades' worth of experience in broadcast journalism, PBS's Bill Moyers has witnessed his share of groundbreaking moments.

Updated Bailout Bill May Benefit Foreclosed

Sat, 01 Nov 2008 10:36:00 EDT

The original $700 billion bailout plan passed last month has changed quite a bit from how it was originally described. Also, Republicans and Democrats reportedly are duking it out over whether to focus on tax cuts or increased spending in the next stimulus bill.

Storms and Salvation: 'The Flying Dutchman'

Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Wagner's stormy one-acter requires lead singers with great power, both dramatically and vocally. Alan Held and Jennifer Wilson fit the bill in this turbulent opera focused on one of Wagner's favorite themes — the redemptive power of love. From the Washington National Opera.

Survey: Black Voters Key to Election, Swing States

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Ill. Sen. Barack Obama, the Democratic nominee for president, enjoys historic levels of support in the black community. And, despite assumptions that Bill and Hillary Clinton's campaign tactics would hurt their standing in the black community, they're more popular than ever.

Clintons, Biden On The Stump In Scranton, Pa.

Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:44:00 EDT

Democratic vice presidential nominee Joe Biden is back home in Scranton, Pa., where he's hosting an event with a couple of his biggest supporters: Bill and Hillary Clinton. NPR's David Welna talks to host Andrea Seabrook about the Clintons' first joint appearance on behalf of the Obama-Biden ticket.

Bridging Gap Between Mental, Physical Health Care

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:20:00 EDT

Provisions slipped into the economic bailout bill mandate that employers and insurance companies give mental health issues parity with physical health issues. Among the changes? Companies will not be able to charge different rates for mental — versus physical — health services.

Bailout Includes Tax Relief For Exxon

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The $700 billion bailout bill had a number of sweeteners added to win over reluctant members of Congress. One of the provisions was tax relief for Alaskan plaintiffs in the recently settled Exxon Valdez lawsuit. Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski visited Valdez this week to talk to these ex-plaintiffs about the tax relief.

Despite Bailout, Credit Markets Tight

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:40:00 EDT

The TED spread is used to determine how tight the credit markets are. The signal it is sending right now is that credit markets became tighter even after the $700 billion financial bailout bill was signed into law.

Bill Charlap Trio: Live At The Village Vanguard

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 09:14:00 EDT

One of today's most popular mainstream pianists, Charlap delights in selecting the most attractive standards of yesteryear and rendering them with tactful, warmly familiar gestures. He brings his celebrated trio back to a favorite downtown haunt.

Financial Bailout Stuffed Inside Mental Health Bill

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:45:00 EDT

The financial bailout President Bush signed last week actually began its legislative life as a bill addressing mental health benefits. The law intended to save Wall Street also requires many businesses to offer mental health coverage equal to that for other illnesses.

House Passes Bailout Plan, Now What...

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 12:00:00 EDT

On Friday, the House of Representatives passed the much anticipated $700 billion Wall Street rescue plan. But in order for the bill to go through, several members of the House who had earlier in the week voted NO had to vote YES. Host Michel Martin is joined by Congressman Jesse Jackson Jr. of Illinois and Congresswoman Donna Edwards of Maryland. They talk about why they changed their vote and if they feel they sacrificed too much in the process.

'Fela!' Celebrates The Father Of Afrobeat

Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:58:00 EDT

A new musical by choreographer Bill T. Jones explores the controversial life and legacy of Nigerian musical revolutionary Fela Kuti. Fela pioneered Afrobeat, blending African harmonies and rhythms, jazz, funk (and even a little James Brown) with satirical lyrics criticizing the Nigerian government.

Was The Bailout Bill A Good Idea...

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 11:16:00 EDT

The bailout package signed into law on Friday was passed amid dire warnings that the U.S. economy was on the verge of collapse. Still, many Americans are asking: was it necessary? NPR's Adam Davidson tackles the question.

Bailout Passed With A Bang And A Whimper

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The two-week drama over the fate of a $700 billion bailout bill ended Friday with the House passing the financial rescue plan that it had rejected on Monday. Fifty-seven lawmakers switched their votes from no to yes, but others remained adamantly opposed to the end.

Many 'Sweeteners' Tucked Inside Bailout Bill

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

Tucked into the massive $700 financial rescue package are a number of goods targeted to favored industries and constituents. One of those is a tax break for manufacturers of children's wooden arrows. Mike Pesca reports.

Why Did Lawmakers Shift On Bailout... Fear

Sat, 04 Oct 2008 08:00:00 EDT

The House on Friday passed a modified version of the $700 billion Wall Street bailout bill which it had rejected on Monday. What changed their minds? In a word: fear, says New York Times business columnist Joe Nocera.

House Passes Financial Bailout Bill

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The House has passed the Treasury's financial rescue plan and President Bush has signed it. The measure's passage marks a turnaround just four days after the House rejected the measure. Many lawmakers switched their votes from no to yes.

On Second Go-Around, House Passes Bailout Bill

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The U.S. House has reversed itself and given final approval to a giant economic bailout bill. The measure — revised, re-framed and expanded — passed comfortably by a vote of 263 to 171. It attracted 26 more Republicans and 32 more Democrats than last Monday night.

House Begins Voting On Second Bailout Bill

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The House is edging closer toward a final vote on the $700 billion financial rescue package it rejected Monday. What are the chances it will pass? We examine the latest developments in the critical bill.

House Nears Second Vote On Financial Bailout

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 11:18:00 EDT

The House edged closer toward a final vote Friday on the $700 billion financial rescue package it rejected earlier. Congressional leaders were still counting votes but expressed confidence that they would be able to muster the support they need to get the bill on President Bush's desk by day's end.