Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'bipartisan'

Girls' School, Meetings Dominate Obama's Day

Mon, 05 Jan 2009 16:00:00 EST

On his first full day of work in Washington, President-elect Barack Obama sent his two daughters off to their new school before holding closed-door meetings with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, his economic advisers and a bipartisan group of congressional leaders.

Impeachment Process Begins Against Ill. Gov.

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

The Illinois House has voted to create a bipartisan committee to study the allegations against Gov. Rod Blagojevich and recommend whether he should be impeached. Blagojevich is accused of attempting to sell an appointment to the Senate seat formerly held by Barack Obama.

Auto Bailout Dead, Unless White House Steps In

Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:00:00 EST

Bipartisan talks on the $14 billion dollar auto rescue broke down in the Senate Thursday. The United Auto Workers rejected Republican demands that the union agree to steep wage cuts by 2009 to bring their pay into line with Japanese carmakers. The UAW refused to do so until the current contract expires in 2011. It's now up to President Bush to save GM and Chrysler.

Roundtable: Bipartisan Reaction To Election 2008

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 10:34:00 EST

No matter where you go, people are still talking about this year's historic election. An estimated 136 million Americans voted, smashing all previous records. Farai Chideya speaks with three political analysts about the future impact of Election 2008.

Results Of Mock Election Court Case

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:20:00 EDT

Election Law experts last week worked on a mock Supreme Court case involving a contested presidential election: McCain versus Obama. The scenario: There's a severe Election Day snowstorm in Denver. The Democratic election director extends voting an extra two hours. The Republican secretary of state says that violates state law. The outcome of the presidential race rests on whether votes cast during the extended hours are counted. Tuesday, the bipartisan panel in the moot court case ruled unanimously for Obama.

Robert Jordan, Hemingway's Bipartisan Hero

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:44:00 EDT

Though fierce political opponents, John McCain and Barack Obama agree on a literary matter: Each picks Ernest Hemingway's 1940 novel For Whom the Bell Tolls, featuring the stoic freedom-fighter Robert Jordan, as a favorite.

House Rejects Bailout Plan

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

In a surprise turn, the House of Representatives defeated the Bush administration's $700 billion bailout plan. Democrats joined with Republicans in a bipartisan rejection of the bill.

House Rejects Bailout Bill

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The U.S. House has rejected the $700 billion Wall Street bailout plan, ignoring calls for quick passage from the Bush administration and a bipartisan line of congressional leaders. Stocks started to plunge before the final gavel.

Opposition To Bailout Spans Political Spectrum

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:03:00 EDT

The House is expected to vote Monday on a $700 billion rescue bill for Wall Street. President Bush endorsed the plan and praised Congress for bipartisan cooperation, but opposition to the massive bailout remains widespread.

Bush Urges Quick Passage Of Revised Bailout Plan

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:07:00 EDT

President Bush on Monday praised congressional leaders for their bipartisan cooperation in revising the $700 billion bank rescue plan and said he is confident the bill will help stabilize the nation's ailing economy. In an early morning address at the White House, the president urged Congress to pass the plan quickly.

Passage Uncertain For Wall Street Bailout Bill

Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:08:00 EDT

The House of Representatives is expected to vote Monday on a $700 billion rescue plan for the nation's financial system. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi says it isn't a bailout of Wall Street, but a "buy-in" to help turn the economy around. It's not clear whether the bipartisan legislation has the needed votes to pass.

NPR Poll: Obama, McCain Even In Battleground States

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A new poll indicates that in several swing states, the presidential race is in effect a dead heat between Barack Obama and John McCain. NPR's bipartisan team of pollsters, Republican Glen Bolger and Democrat Stan Greenberg, say the race in the most competitive battleground states are still tight.

Bailout Plan Makes McCain 'Deeply Uncomfortable'

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 09:49:00 EDT

Republican presidential hopeful John McCain called Monday for bipartisan oversight of the Bush Administration's proposed bailout of the U.S. financial markets. Campaigning in Scranton, Pa., McCain said the current plan makes him "deeply uncomfortable" because one man, Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson, would have control over all that money.

Alaska GOP Tries To Stall Trooper Probe

Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Not so long ago, there was bipartisan agreement on a probe into Alaska Governor Sarah Palin's dismissal of the state's top public safety officer. Now, that's gone, and Republicans have called the investigation tainted and moved to block it.

Mark Warner's 'Value-Add' Politics

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 16:36:00 EDT

In an interview with All Things Considered, on Tuesday, U.S. Senate candidate and former Virginia Gov. Warner used the term "my value-add." Though it's a business term, he was referring to his ability to forge a bipartisan consensus.

Senators Offer Drilling, Alternative Energy Plan

Sat, 02 Aug 2008 08:00:00 EDT

A bipartisan group of senators have unveiled an $84 billion plan to permit offshore oil drilling while backing a push to convert most vehicles to using alternative energy within two decades. Scott Simon talks to David Welna about the political implications of the deal as lawmakers head home for the August recess.

Senators' Plan Would Allow Some Offshore Drilling

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 16:00:00 EDT

A group of bipartisan senators proposed offshore drilling in some areas if states agree, and a major push over the next 20 years for vehicles to use alternative fuels. It would be paid for by taking away tax breaks from oil companies.

Housing Bill Moves Slowly Through Congress

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

The housing bill is inching forward though Congress with bipartisan support, while Nevada Republican Sen. John Ensign tries to attach a package of energy tax breaks. The tax breaks also have bipartisan support, but only if their cost is offset.

Bipartisan Group Proposes New War Powers Law

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A bipartisan study group led by two former secretaries of state — James Baker and Warren Christopher — is proposing new war powers legislation. It would require the president to consult lawmakers before initiating combat lasting longer than a week, except in emergencies.

Panel Offers New Policy For Going To War

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 03:00:00 EDT

A bipartisan panel seeks to scrap the War Powers Act of 1973 and pass new legislation that requires the president to consult with a group of lawmakers before taking the nation into any "significant armed conflict."

Measuring McCain And Obama's Bipartisan Efforts

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:22:00 EDT

Both John McCain and Barack Obama claim to be leaders in a new style of bipartisan politics. McCain has a longer track record of doing this. Still, the bickering between the two candidates looks a lot like politics as usual.

Bicycle Friendly: Commuting with a Congressman

Tue, 24 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Co-host Ari Shapiro commutes to work with Democratic Congressman Earl Blumenauer. He is head of the bipartisan Congressional Bike Caucus. Blumenauer says creating a culture of biking to work in every state is essential to fixing America's oil woes.

Poll: Rural Voters Not Reliably Republican in 2008

Sun, 18 May 2008 00:00:00 EDT

Overwhelming support in the nation's least populated counties was key to Republican victories in the last two presidential elections. But a new bipartisan survey indicates rural voters are not so reliably Republican in 2008.

GOP Leaders Critical of Housing Relief Legislation

Wed, 07 May 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The House takes up several bills Wednesday aimed at easing the mortgage foreclosure crisis. The main proposal would authorize billions of dollars in new loan guarantees to help struggling homeowners refinance their mortgages. The legislation has bipartisan support, but GOP leaders call it a bailout.

Group Highlights Persecution of Christians in Iraq

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 17:10:00 EDT

Scores of Christians have been targeted and killed throughout Iraq, most recently, an Iraqi priest killed earlier this month in Baghdad. This week, a new bipartisan coalition in Congress said it intends to spotlight this issue.