Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'deadline'

Russia's Gazprom Shuts Off Gas To Ukraine

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 08:05:00 EST

Russia's gas monopoly Gazprom has begun shutting off natural gas supplies to Ukraine after a deadline passed for talks over a price dispute. There are fears that the cutoff could affect gas deliveries to parts of Europe at the height of the winter season. In 2006, Moscow cut off supplies to Ukraine and caused a brief disruption in gas supplies to Europe. NPR's Gregory Feifer talks with Steve Inskeep about Gazprom's decision.

How To Handle Your Debt In A Recession

Tue, 23 Dec 2008 14:04:00 EST

When hard times hit, Americans can usually fall back on their credit cards for emergency purchases. But in this recession, credit card companies are hurting too. They're passing their pain onto their customers by lowering limits, raising rates and tightening deadlines.

With More Leno, Whither TV Drama...

Thu, 11 Dec 2008 16:13:00 EST

This week, NBC announced that comedian Jay Leno would stay at the network past his 2009 contract deadline and host a new primetime show five days a week. Anthony E. Zuiker, co-creator of the CSI franchise, talks about how that will affect the future of scripted television.

Obama Faces Tight Deadline On Climate Change

Fri, 28 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama has promised to move aggressively on global warming. As the deadline for a new international treaty on climate change draws closer, the international community is pressing him to make good on that promise.

Bush Hits Deadline For 'Midnight Regulations'

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:01:00 EST

There are now 60 days left until President Bush leaves office and President-elect Barack Obama is sworn in. By law, there is a 60-day waiting period before any big, new federal regulations take effect. That means Friday is the deadline set by the Bush administration to get rules onto the books before the Democrats arrive.

Budget Cuts Will Affect Enrollment At CSU

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

The nation's largest university system says huge budget cuts mean it won't be able to accept all eligible student applicants. The California State University traditionally has accepted every student with at least a B average. Now it is on the verge of raising its academic standards and pushing up its application deadlines. Those actions are expected to hurt low-income students with few academic choices.

For Irish Bookmaker Election Is Over

Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:33:00 EDT

Irish bookmaker Paddy Power has declared the U.S. presidential race over. It said it will go ahead and pay out those betters who put their money on Barack Obama any time before Thursday's deadline.

GOP Descends On Alaska For Troopergate Report

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 16:06:00 EDT

Oct. 10 is the deadline for the Alaska Legislature's investigation into whether Gov. Sarah Palin abused her office to get her former brother-in-law fired. Some Alaskans have found the whole experience to be a little too intense for their tastes.

Voting 101: Fact Vs. Fiction

Thu, 02 Oct 2008 09:15:00 EDT

Just 33 days are left until Election Day, and voter registration deadlines are quickly approaching. News & Notes kicks off this month's series on voting with information you need to know to make sure your voice is heard.

Are Iraq Deadlines Realistic...

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

The troop surge that began in early 2007 is supposed to end this week. The U.S. and Iraq are also due to reach a diplomatic agreement on bases. What are the odds both deadlines will be met?

China Approaching Quake Housing Deadline

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:56:00 EDT

The Chinese government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May 12 earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations.

China Approaching Quake Housing Deadline

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 14:28:00 EDT

The Chinese Government set an ambitious Aug. 1 deadline for providing temporary housing to survivors of the May earthquake. Prefabricated shelters have been constructed in many areas, but many residents remain without accommodations.

U.S. Meets With Iran

Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:00:00 EDT

There was a lot of buzz when it was announced that American and Iranian diplomats would sit at the same table for talks on Iran's nuclear program. Just how effective Saturday's talks were remains to be seen. What is clear is that Iran faces a new deadline and the threat of more sanctions.

Tsvangirai Sets Deadline for Zimbabwe's President

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 06:00:00 EDT

Zimbabwe opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai issued a 24-hour deadline Thursday to President Robert Mugabe to negotiate or face being shunned as an illegitimate leader responsible for the killing of civilians.

Obstacles Loom for Plan to Keep Troops in Iraq

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:54:00 EDT

In Iraq, there is increasing opposition to a security agreement being negotiated with the United States. U.S. negotiators say a deal can be reached by the July 31 deadline. But Iraqi lawmakers who must approve the "Status of Forces" pact aren't so sure. The deal would provide a legal framework for the continued presence of U.S. troops in Iraq.

Pakistan Set to Reinstate Sacked Judges

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:30:00 EDT

Last month, the two main parties in Pakistan's new coalition government agreed to introduce a parliamentary resolution reinstating the senior judges sacked by President Pervez Musharraf within 30 days of forming a government. Musharraf's enemies say once the judges are back, they'll declare his recent re-election as president as illegal. Wednesday is the deadline to reinstate the judges.

Colombia Trade Deal Sparks Partisan Brawl on Hill

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 16:47:00 EDT

A modest free trade deal with Colombia has turned into a partisan brawl on Capitol Hill after the president provocatively sent the proposal to Congress with a 90-day deadline. The Democratic-led House voted to remove the timetable, which would have forced a potentially unpopular election-year vote.

'Prosperity Gospel' Churches' Spending Reports Due

Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:55:00 EDT

Monday is the deadline for some popular mega-churches to report to Congress on how they spend their money. These churches all preach wealth as an essential part of faith.

Iraq's Prime Minister Extends Basra Arms Deadline

Fri, 28 Mar 2008 07:24:00 EDT

Iraq's prime minister on Friday extended a deadline for Shiite militants in southern Basra to hand over their weapons from Saturday to April 8. Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki also said the militants would receive a financial reward if they complied. In Baghdad, the city is under a round-the-clock curfew until Sunday morning after violence spread from Basra. Renee Montagne talks to NPR's Dina Temple-Raston, who is in Bagdad, for the latest developments.

Calif. May Push Back Zero-Emissions Cars Deadline

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:41:00 EDT

California regulators are considering reducing the number of zero-emission vehicles automakers must produce by 2014. The auto industry says it needs more time to manufacture battery-powered and fuel-cell cars, but environmentalists say the state shouldn't back away from its toughest-in-the-nation air-quality standards.

Deadline to Switch Medicare Plans Nears

Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:00:00 EDT

The open season for Medicare participants closes at the end of the month. Millions of people have until March 31 to switch Medicare health plans. Joanne Silberner reports on who might want to switch, and how they can do it.

States Challenge Homeland Security's ID Deadline

Wed, 26 Mar 2008 08:42:00 EDT

Residents of states that don't comply with a new federal ID law by next week could face extra scrutiny when they try to board an airplane. Three states have yet to comply or seek an extension in the deadline for meeting secure driver's license standards. But it looks like the standoff could be resolved soon -- at least temporarily.

Pa. Independents Are Obama's Primary Concern

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama (R-IL) has done very well in states that allow independents to vote in the Democratic primaries. But Pennsylvania is not one of those states. The Obama campaign is furiously trying to get Independents to switch their voter registration by Monday's deadline.

Beijing's Deadline Passes for Tibet Protesters

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 16:30:00 EDT

A midnight deadline for protesters in Tibet to turn themselves over to Chinese authorities passed on Monday as residents of Lhasa braced for house-to-house searches by police following a violent crackdown that left 16 people dead, according to official figures.

Deadline Looms for Calif. Districts to Layoff Teachers

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 16:00:00 EDT

School districts across California are reeling because of millions of dollars of proposed education cuts in Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger's budget. March 15 is the deadline to give teachers layoff notices, and thousands of them will go out across the state. A particularly hard-hit school district offers a look at the reality of the cuts. Tamara Keith reports from member station KQED.