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Tuesday

DOJ Probes CIA Leak

The Department of Justice begins a formal investigation into an alleged leak from the Bush administration that exposed a CIA operative married to an outspoken critic of the White House's Iraq policy. President Bush orders his staff to cooperate fully. Questioning the DOJ's impartiality, Sen. Charles Schumer (D-NY) calls for a special counsel to investigate. Hear NPR's Don Gonyea.

DOJ Probes CIA Leak

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World

Senate Debates Iraq Funds

Senate Republicans push for speedy approval of President Bush's $87 billion funding request for Iraq and Afghanistan. The Senate Appropriations Committee puts a bill to approve the money on a fast track. But Democrats and some Republicans are uneasy about approving $20 billion earmarked for reconstruction efforts in Iraq. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Senate Debates Iraq Funds

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Friday

Vets Prepped for Return to Civilian Life

The U.S. military launches a new program to help returning Iraq veterans make the transition to civilian life. The program aims to help Iraq veterans avoid the post-traumatic stress disorders that affected an estimated 30 percent of Vietnam vets. Hear NPR's Alix Spiegel.

Vets Prepped for Return to Civilian Life

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Thursday

Wednesday

World

Rumsfeld Defends Iraq Budget

Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld appears before the Senate Appropriations Committee to press the case for President Bush's $87 billion funding request for Iraq and Afghanistan. In a lengthy and at times combative session, Rumsfeld argues that money for rebuilding Iraq is just as essential as funds for the military. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Rumsfeld Defends Iraq Budget

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Tuesday

World

Democrats Warn of Skyrocketing Costs in Iraq

House Democrats release an analysis suggesting that at best, the cost of military operations in Iraq will add $179 billion to the federal deficit over the next decade. Meanwhile, Republicans vow to approve President Bush's $87 billion funding request for Iraq. Both parties call on the White House to be more upfront about expected Iraq-related costs. Hear NPR's Andrea Seabrook.

Democrats Warn of Skyrocketing Costs in Iraq

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Senate Weighs Pick to Head EPA

Utah Gov. Mike Leavitt receives a warm welcome from members of a Senate panel considering his nomination to head the EPA. But the hearing takes a partisan turn, as Democrats use the occasion to bash the Bush administration's environmental record. The panel is expected to confirm Leavitt next week. Hear NPR's David Welna.

Senate Weighs Pick to Head EPA

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A Facelift for the $20 Bill

On Oct. 9, the U.S. Treasury department will roll out new $20 bills featuring new coloring and other background alterations designed to thwart counterfeiters. NPR's Jack Speer reports. See a photo of the new $20 bill.

A Facelift for the $20 Bill

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Monday

Sunday

Isabel Cleanup Continues

Disaster relief workers, homeowners and businesses struggle to recover from Hurricane Isabel in several states as utility companies gradually restore power to millions. The storm renews questions about why more power lines aren't buried underground and about alternative ways to provide power in emergencies. Hear reports from Jessica Jones of member station WUNC, NPR's Liane Hansen and NPR's Greg Allen.

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Thursday

Bill Gates: Creating Small High Schools

Bill Gates says his foundation will donate $51.2 million to help start 67 small high schools in New York City. The Microsoft founder and chairman says the effort will help poor and minority students prepare for college and for jobs in today's economy. Hear Renee Montagne's extended interview with the software billionaire.

Bill Gates: Creating Small High Schools

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Isabel's Winds Arrive in N.C.

The outer bands of Hurricane Isabel sweep along the coast of North Carolina and Virginia as the storm nears landfall. Tens of thousands of people have evacuated, and tens of thousands of homes are without power. Forecasters says the storm will bring heavy rain, damaging gusts and potential flooding to several mid-Atlantic states. Hear NPR's Adam Hochberg.

Isabel's Winds Arrive in N.C.

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