Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'deputy'

How Will Faith Play Into Obama's Administration...

Thu, 25 Dec 2008 13:08:00 EST

Host Alex Cohen talks with Kevin Eckstrom, editor of Religion News Service, and David Kuo, former deputy director of the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives, about how President-elect Obama plans to utilize the initiative. Cohen also talks with Lori Lipman Brown, the director of Secular Coalition for America, about the role secular values will play in the next administration.

Choosing Hillary Clinton's Second-in-Command

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 03:41:00 EST

Hillary Clinton's first big task as secretary of state nominee will be to choose her deputy, the official who actually manages America's foreign-policy machinery. Two possible contenders for the job are James B. Steinberg and Richard Holbrooke.

Will The Rich Pardon Trip Up Obama's Pick For AG...

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:43:00 EST

When Eric Holder served as deputy attorney general under President Clinton, he pardoned Marc Rich, who'd been charged with fraud and tax evasion, and whose ex-wife contributed thousands of dollars to the Clintons. At the time, many considered the move scandalous.

In Remembering Milk, Let's Not Forget Moscone

Mon, 24 Nov 2008 13:22:00 EST

Josh Getlin served as deputy press secretary and speech writer for San Francisco Mayor George Moscone, who was killed on the same day as gay activist Harvey Milk. Getlin says it's important to remember that two people were murdered that day in San Francisco in 1978.

A Friend's Perspective On Eric Holder

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama is expected to nominate Eric Holder as attorney general. Holder, who served as deputy attorney general during the Clinton Administration, would be the first African American to hold the top position at the Justice Department. A close family friend of Holder shares her thoughts on the Washington lawyer.

Keys To Obama's Presidential Victory

Wed, 05 Nov 2008 08:39:00 EST

Barack Obama won a decisive number of electoral votes in Tuesday's presidential race. Steve Hildebrand, deputy campaign manager for the Obama campaign, talks with Steve Inskeep about how they were able to get different demographics to the polls.

Obama Campaign Gets Out The Vote

Mon, 03 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

With 24 hours to go before Election Day, the campaigns will deploy thousands of people to go door-to-door, make last-minute phone calls, and arrange for rides to the polls Tuesday. Steve Hildebrand is deputy campaign manager for Barack Obama. He tells Renee Montagne what the campaign is trying to accomplish the final day of campaigning.

Author Offers Tips On Explaining Economy To Kids

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 16:33:00 EDT

In these days of grim and anxious economic news, how can parents effectively talk with their children about finances? Janet Bodnar, deputy editor of Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine and author of Raising Money Smart Kids offers her insight.

After Bailout What...

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 16:27:00 EDT

Now that the House has passed the massive financial rescue plan, what's next? Ken Rogoff, a professor of economics at Harvard and former chief economist at the International Monetary Fund, and Adam Posen, deputy director and senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington, offer their insight.

Man Re-Arrested Outside Florida Jail

Fri, 03 Oct 2008 06:00:00 EDT

A man who had just posted bond at Florida's Charlotte County Jail was re-arrested after a deputy watched him checking for unlocked cars. Brian Dudenhefer eventually found an unlocked Ford 150 pickup truck and was apprehended as he was about to drive away. He said he was just looking for a cell phone to call his wife.

Mbeki Out, Motlanthe In As South Africa's New Leader

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Kgalema Motlanthe is South Africa's new president. The country's parliament elected Motlanthe's after South African President Thabo Mbeki was forced to step down after he was found to be a part of a conspiracy to discredit his former deputy, Jacob Zuma. Ferial Haffajee, of the Mail & Guardian newspaper, offers analysis of the ongoing political situation in South Africa.

Gen. Petraeus Ends Time In Iraq With Handover

Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:03:00 EDT

Gen. David Petraeus has handed over control of U.S. forces in Iraq to his longtime deputy, and headed back home where he will take charge of U.S. Central Command, with responsibility for the wars in both Iraq and Afghanistan.

Coordinating The Hurricane Relief Effort

Mon, 01 Sep 2008 10:23:28 EDT

Harvey Johnson, the deputy administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, talks about the effort that goes into coordinating all of the different agencies involved in the relief effort.

Denver Deputy Mayor Tells Childhood Story of Rescue, Survival

Mon, 25 Aug 2008 12:00:00 EDT

Guillermo Vincente Vidal is the Deputy Mayor of Denver and has an unusual life story, chronicled in his recent book, Boxing for Cuba. Vidal talks about his top leadership role in the city and talks about his journey to success, including how, at age 10, he was one of more than 14,000 children airlifted out of communist CUBA by the U.S.-sponsored "Operation Peter Pan."

Ohio Bans Voting Machine 'Sleepovers'

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:15:00 EDT

Ohio recently forbade poll workers from taking voting machines home with them days before Election Day for safekeeping. Twenty-four of Ohio's 88 counties allowed the practice known as "sleepovers." Jodi Dibble, deputy director of the Trumbull County Board of Elections, offers her insight.

Reagan Image-Maker Deaver Dies at 69

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 16:16:00 EDT

Michael K. Deaver, a former deputy chief of staff for President Reagan, was seen as an expert political image-maker. But his own image was damaged when he was convicted of perjury for statements he made about his lobbying activities. Deaver died of pancreatic cancer.

Could Watchdog Office Probe Taint Justice Inquiry...

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 15:12:00 EDT

The Office of Special Counsel addresses charges of unlawful hiring like those recently leveled about the Justice Department. But FBI is investigating the OSC; the special counsel was accused by his deputy of pursuing "political agendas and personal vendettas."

Office Of Special Counsel Deputy Resigns

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:08:00 EDT

James Byrnes, the second in command at the Office of Special Counsel, announced his resignation on Thursday afternoon. Sources close to Byrnes describe this as a protest over the way the office has been run under Special Counsel Scott Bloch.

Teen 'Troll' Rolled Joints With Bridge Tolls, Police Say

Thu, 10 Jul 2008 07:49:00 EDT

A Colorado teenager created a toll bridge, or rather a "troll" bridge. Robert Hibbs allegedly told bikers and joggers he was a troll and demanded one dollar to cross. When an off-duty sheriff's deputy refused to pay, Hibbs allegedly attacked the deputy. Once police arrested Hibbs, they found he was rolling marijuana joints with his one-dollar bills.

Irish, South African Leaders Share Lessons With Iraqis

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 09:22:00 EDT

A group of Sunni and Shiite leaders will meet in Iraq with Martin McGuinne, the deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland and former IRA leader, and Cyril Ramaphosa, the South African negotiator who helped end apartheid. They have been meeting privately with Iraq's politicians for two years to try and hammer out an agreement on reconciliation. On Saturday, they'll announce the results — a new accord among Iraq's feuding political factions, reports Lourdes Garcia-Navarro.

Salmonella Outbreaks Hard to Source

Sat, 05 Jul 2008 08:49:00 EDT

Over the past several months an outbreak of salmonella has sickened hundreds and sparked an investigation in to its origin. Tomatoes are thought to be the culprit, but tracing bacteria back to its source is difficult. Inspection alone will not solve the problem, former deputy commissioner at the Food and Drug Administration, Michael Taylor tells Linda Werthheimer.

Obama Backs Bush's Faith-Based Initiatives

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 13:00:00 EDT

Sen. Barack Obama announced that as president he would expand faith-based initiatives started under President Bush. David Kuo, former deputy director of the Bush program, says that no matter how comprehensive, implementing a faith-based initiative can be problematic.

Deputy Has Midas Touch in Asset Seizures

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 11:46:00 EDT

Chief Deputy Eddie Ingram's skill at sniffing out drug money has led to millions of dollars in drug asset seizures over the past 15 years. The departments he has worked for are allowed to pocket up to 80 percent of his hauls.

As Gas Prices Rise, Trains Sees Record Ridership

Sat, 14 Jun 2008 08:00:00 EDT

With record gas prices, traffic congestion and airline aggravation, passenger trains are filling up. Amtrak reports ridership and revenues are at an all-time high. Don Itzkoff, former deputy administrator of the Federal Railroad Administration, talks with NPR's Scott Simon.

Hollywood Fire Destroys 'Back to the Future' Set

Mon, 02 Jun 2008 07:00:00 EDT

A massive blaze Sunday at Universal Studios destroyed movie sets and a video vault, and shut down the popular CityWalk and backlot tour. Police say nine firefighters and a sheriff's deputy suffered minor injuries.