World Examining Obama's Afghan Speech November 30, 2009 • President Obama outlines his strategy for Afghanistan at a speech at West Point on Tuesday. Obama will likely face a skeptical audience; support for the war is in decline. Ambassador Wendy Sherman, special adviser to President Clinton, and Michael Gerson, chief speechwriter to President George W. Bush, offer their insight. Examining Obama's Afghan Speech Listen · 8:34 8:34 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120963663/120963346" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Health Care Innovations Former Oregon Gov. Says Key To Health Care Is Costs November 30, 2009 • John Kitzhaber says Congress is too focused on access to health care in its proposed overhaul — and not focused enough on costs. He's running for governor again and wants to make Oregon a model for health care by focusing on prevention and rationing. Former Oregon Gov. Says Key To Health Care Is Costs Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120787076/120940911" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Former Oregon Gov. Says Key To Health Care Is Costs Listen · 4:14 4:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120787076/120940911" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
The Impact of War Obama Lays Groundwork For Afghanistan Address November 30, 2009 • The president will use Tuesday night's nationally televised speech on Afghanistan policy to reiterate "that this is not an open-ended commitment," a White House spokesman said Monday.
Environment Climate Change Bill Faces Delays In Senate November 28, 2009 • While the House narrowly passed a climate change bill last summer, the Senate isn't expected to act until next spring. Five Senate committees have to weigh in before a final bill can go before the full Senate. The issue has taken a back seat to health care. Climate Change Bill Faces Delays In Senate Listen · 4:07 4:07 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120828193/120925883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Patient And Provider Perspectives For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill November 26, 2009 • The debate in Washington over how much the health care overhaul bills will cost has largely centered on the bottom line for the federal government. But polls repeatedly show Americans are much more concerned about how a reshaped health care system will affect their own family's financial situation. For Public, Affordability A Key Issue In Health Bill Listen · 4:25 4:25 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120723411/120863192" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat November 25, 2009 • Florida Republican Gov. Charlie Crist is hoping to move to Washington, but his first challenge is to win his party's nomination in next year's Senate race. His rival, conservative former state House Speaker Marco Rubio, has been gaining ground, but Crist's campaign has begun to fight back. Fla. Gov. Crist Fights Back In Battle For Senate Seat Listen · 4:08 4:08 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120725208/120846581" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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The Case Of The President's Missing Charisma November 25, 2009 • Fred Barbash of Politico moderates the site's arena. Participants are responding to the question, Obama's Charisma: Where Did He Leave It? Also, political junkie Ken Rudin fills us in on the first state dinner, and Gov. Mark Sanford's (R-SC) possible impeachment. The Case Of The President's Missing Charisma Listen · 30:20 30:20 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120833801/120833741" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Obama To Outline U.S. Goals At Climate Summit November 25, 2009 • President Obama will commit the U.S. to a goal of cuts in greenhouse gas emissions over the next decade at a climate conference in Copenhagen next month. His goal is to cut carbon dioxide emissions by about 17 percent from 2005 levels by 2020. Obama To Outline U.S. Goals At Climate Summit Listen · 1:44 1:44 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120825417/120845998" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Environment Obama To Attend Copenhagen Climate Summit November 25, 2009 • President Obama will attend the climate change summit in Copenhagen next month and will commit the United States to reducing its production of greenhouse gases, the White House said Wednesday.
Health Care A Vote For Health Care, A Vote Against Gun Rights? November 25, 2009 • President Obama's push to overhaul the nation's health care system has been sparking debate for months. But a new attack emerged Saturday — from a gun-rights group. The White House responded Tuesday to the claim that the proposed bill is bad for gun owners. It's another hot-button issue for Democrats to address as the bill moves forward. A Vote For Health Care, A Vote Against Gun Rights? Listen · 3:57 3:57 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120809045/120809029" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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To Pass, Health Bill May Have To Ditch Public Option November 24, 2009 • It will be another week before senators begin floor debate on the Democrats' health care overhaul bill, but many in Washington are already predicting the demise of its current provision for a modest government-run insurance program.
First lady Michelle Obama explains the history and protocol surrounding official state dinners with a group of young women from the White House Leadership and Mentoring Program on Tuesday. Gerald Herbert/AP hide caption toggle caption Gerald Herbert/AP For First Lady, Protocol Critical For State Dinner November 24, 2009 • The Obamas host Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday night at the most formal of all dinners. First lady Michelle Obama said she and the president will be like swans, gliding with poise and serenity — while paddling furiously to get things right. For First Lady, Protocol Critical For State Dinner Listen · 3:14 3:14 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120777805/120785883" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Dario Lopez-Mills/AP World Obama Closes In On Afghan Troop Increase November 23, 2009 • The president is likely to address the nation Dec. 1 to outline strategy for the way ahead in Afghanistan, sources tell NPR. The announcement of a troop increase would be followed by testimony on Capitol Hill by Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Science Study: Political Bent Affects How We View Skin Tone November 23, 2009 • These three photos of President Obama were among images shown to college students as part of a study that suggests political attitudes can impact the way people perceive skin tone. The photos on the left and right have been altered. Self-described liberals were most likely to rate lightened photos as most representative of Obama. Conservative students tended to pick darkened photos. Study: Political Bent Affects How We View Skin Tone Listen · 3:29 3:29 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120691088/120710789" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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On The Road To Safety States Want To Keep Illegal Immigrants Off The Road November 23, 2009 • Only three states — Illinois, New Mexico and Washington — allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver's licenses. Other states have recently implemented practices aimed at banning immigrants who enter the U.S. illegally from operating motor vehicles. States Want To Keep Illegal Immigrants Off The Road Listen · 12:12 12:12 Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/120682785/120682778" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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