Reverbiage: Stories from NPR tagged 'officer'

New EPA Rules Imperil Parks, Critics Say

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:22:00 EST

The Environmental Protection Agency is working on new clean air rules that would allow coal-fired power plants to be built closer to national parks. It's part of an effort by the Bush administration to put looser environmental regulations in place before leaving office.

Legal Assistance For Poor Takes A Hit

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

In Connecticut, Legal Aid offices are slashing their budgets and laying off staff at a time when demand for their services is increasing. Slowing housing sales and diminishing interest rates aren't helping.

Obama Leans On Lincoln In Preparation For the Presidency

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 12:00:00 EST

As Barack Obama prepares to become the country's 44th president, much of his political philosophy seems influenced by the wisdom of Abraham Lincoln, who took office as the 16th U.S. president in 1861. Columbia University historian Eric Foner and Duke University professor Mark Anthony Neal discuss what the two leaders have in common — both personally and politically — and the implications of Obama's modern-day application of Lincoln's ideals.

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.

How Do You Convince People To Buy In Rough Times...

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Advertising campaigns must adjust to the fact that people are more cautious about spending money right now. Romi Mahajan, chief marketing officer for the digital ad agency Ascentium, discusses how companies are revamping their strategies.

Companies Looking Everywhere To Cut Costs

Thu, 20 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

As companies try to survive the rough economy, they are cutting costs. The person in charge of deciding where and how deep to cut, is often the chief financial officer. CFO Magazine recently interviewed more than 300 CFOs, and nearly half said they plan to layoff workers. Kate O'Sullivan, a writer with the magazine, tells Steve Inskeep that companies are also looking at hiring freezes and reductions in overtime.

Alaskans React To End Of Stevens Era

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Embattled Sen. Ted Stevens concedes after coming up short in a tight race for re-election to Alaska's Senate seat. How are Alaskans greeting the news that Stevens is out after 40 years in office?

Carly Fiorina On Silicon Valley's Future

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Silicon Valley was once thought of as recession-proof, but the technology sector is taking hits in the current economic downturn. Former Hewlett-Packard chief executive officer Carly Fiorina discusses the state of Yahoo, Google and Silicon Valley.

Obama, Unplugged: Why Presidents Can't E-mail

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:43:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama will likely have to give up his well-worn BlackBerry and e-mail account when he takes office in January. For years, Obama has lived with his BlackBerry on his hip, but the Presidential Records Act would make all of his correspondence available for public review.

How To Get A Ticket To The Inauguration

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

Congressional offices have waiting lists for tickets thousands of names long. The inaugural ceremonies communications director offers tips on how to get a ticket without being scammed ... or losing friends. Lately, ex-boyfriends she hasn't heard from in years are suddenly contacting her on facebook.

How Will Obama Help College Costs...

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:32:00 EST

President-elect Obama will take office at a time when a college education is both more valuable and more expensive than ever. To deliver aid, he could create an education tax credit, increase Pell Grant awards or simply "fix the economy."

Obama Wants Seamless Security Transition

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama says national security and the economy will be priorities when he takes office in January. He tells CBS' "60 Minutes" it's important to get a national security team in place because transition periods can be vulnerable. For a portion of the interview, he was joined by future first lady Michelle Obama.

UAW's Gettelfinger: Auto Industry Needs Aid

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 06:00:00 EST

United Auto Workers President Ron Gettelfinger has said federal aid for the auto industry is vital. But including automakers in the $700 billion bailout may have to wait until President-elect Barack Obama takes office. Gettelfinger talks with Steve Inskeep about whether the automakers can wait that long.

A Look At What Lame-Duck Congress May Achieve

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Los Angeles Times correspondent Janet Hook talks to host Andrea Seabrook about what the lame-duck Congress might accomplish in its remaining days in office.

American Films Dubbed For European Audiences

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

U.S. box office numbers are what make the headlines in the U.S., but what makes a lot of the cash is overseas sales. And in much of Europe, that means American films dubbed into the native language. Susan Stone visits a German studio that's dubbing the new James Bond movie.

L.A. Fire Official Describes Scene

Sat, 15 Nov 2008 16:00:00 EST

Imagine driving through a waterfall of fiery embers. That's what happened to Inspector Paul Hartwell, a firefighter and public information officer with the Los Angeles County Fire Department.

Iraq's Drama: An Easier Sell On The Stage...

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:00:00 EST

Iraq-war movies always seem to flop: Stop Loss, Redacted, Rendition, In the Valley of Elah — all were box-office disappointments. But several plays about Iraq have been hits. Why does Iraq work on stage but not on screen?

Smithsonian To Recreate Obama Field Office

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 05:24:00 EST

America's newly elected president won't be sworn in for weeks, but already the Smithsonian Institution is gathering objects for a Barack Obama exhibit. And just what are those precious artifacts? Campaign mailers, election maps and a Lazy Boy chair. They were headed for the trash until curators called. The Smithsonian plans to recreate an Obama field office. It has collected so much, that some of the campaign stuff is being stored in the garage of an Obama volunteer.

Obama Looks To Harness Grass-Roots Support

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 21:39:00 EST

When President-elect Barack Obama takes office in January, he'll have expanded majorities of Democrats in both houses of Congress — and the support of a big grass-roots movement. Millions of people helped him beat Sen. John McCain, and Obama must be as innovative in utilizing their power postelection as he was during the campaign.

Madeleine Albright Has Advice For Obama

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 14:16:00 EST

When he takes office in January, President-elect Barack Obama will face leadership challenges few would envy: a crippled economy, the Iraq war, rising gas prices and the threat of terrorism. Former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright offers advice on how the new president should confront the challenges ahead.

Jarrett Offers Glimpse Into Obama Administration

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:31:00 EST

The co-chair of Obama's transition team called Obama's meeting with Bush Monday "a good first step" for his transition. She said the president-elect has plans to create an Office of Urban Policy to target cities and to reverse certain executive orders President Bush signed while in office.

'Gotta Give 'Em Hope': The Legacy Of Harvey Milk

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:16:00 EST

The first openly gay man elected to major public office was gunned down in 1978, after serving less than a year on San Francisco's Board of Supervisors. A new film tells his story — just as his memory fades among younger gay people.

Obama's Plans For A High-Tech White House

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 12:08:00 EST

President-elect Barack Obama made use of text messages, e-mails and social networking sites to get elected. What role will these technologies play once he takes office? Slate.com's Farhad Manjoo discusses Sen. Obama's plans for a digital White House.

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.

12 More Years For Russia's Putin...

Mon, 10 Nov 2008 13:00:00 EST

President Dmitry Medvedev has proposed changes to the constitution that could allow former president Vladamir Putin a dozen more years in office. The Guardian's Luke Harding discusses what the changes mean for Russia and the world.