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Texas Town Honors Dead From Fertilizer Plant Blast
April 25, 2013 Most of the 14 killed in the April 17 explosion were first responders trying to put out the fire and save lives.
It's All Politics
Obama Lays Out Immigration Plan But Avoids Thorny Issues
January 29, 2013 The president endorsed the proposals unveiled Monday by a bipartisan group of senators. He called for a path to citizenship for the more than 11 million illegal immigrants. But he avoided issues such as how long those in the country illegally could be forced to wait before applying for citizenship.
The Two-Way
U.S. Provided 'Technical Assistance' In Botched French Raid, Obama Says
January 13, 2013 A French soldier and 17 Islamist rebels were killed in the raid to rescue a French hostage in Somalia, who is also believed to have died. The president's acknowledgment of the U.S. role in the raid came the same day as France said the U.S. provided "communications and transport" support for the ongoing French military action against Islamist rebels in Mali.
The Two-Way
Obama, Boehner Meet At White House Over 'Fiscal Cliff'
December 9, 2012 The closed-door meeting between the two men may be the first positive signs in days that negotiations may be moving forward. Meanwhile, a top Republican said Senate Republicans could agree to higher taxes on the richest Americans if it meant getting a chance to overhaul entitlement programs.
It's All Politics
Can Congress Really Compromise On Extending The Payroll Tax Cut?
December 5, 2011 Congressional leaders from both parties say the payroll tax cut is a must-pass measure. It's just not entirely clear how it's going to happen.
The Salt
To Kill Or Not To Kill Horses That Others May Eat?
December 2, 2011 President Obama has signed a bill to reopen slaughterhouses for horses. While some animal welfare groups say the facilities are inhumane, others say the alternative is no better.
It's All Politics
Was Last-Minute Obama Edit In Deference To U.S. Dead In Afghanistan?
August 8, 2011 Ari Shapiro, one of our NPR White House correspondents, got to see something interesting Monday, a White House aide toning down President Obama's response to Standard & Poor's downgrade of U.S. debt, prior to the president delivering it, seemingly to make it less divisive.
The Two-Way
Obama And Tax Compromise: Loved And Hated
December 8, 2010 Obama defends tax compromise with GOP; new suicide bombing in Pakistan; Washington Redskins suspend Haynesworth
The Two-Way
New Zealand Miners Missing After Blast
November 19, 2010 New Zealand mine accident; Obama in Lisbon; Ireland money woes
The Two-Way
Still No Trade Deal With South Korea
November 11, 2010 Obama in South Korea; cholera in Haiti; smuggling ring broken in Arizona; disabled cruise ship returning to San Diego
Blog Of The Nation
A Presidential Reunion For The Ages
March 3, 2010 A slew of ex-presidents are giving President Obama advice on the Consumer Financial Protection Agency!?!?! Somebody pinch him! This must be a dream. Leave it to Funny or Die to make the reunion possible.
Tell Me More
Consider Yourself Elitist (Yes, You)
February 16, 2010 Why not attack the policies because you don't think they will work, rather than the people making the argument?
NPR Ombudsman
Is NPR Not Covering Obama's Slip in the Polls?
January 22, 2010 A conservative media watchdog site, newsbusters.org, criticized NPR for not reporting on a poll that showed how President Obama had slipped in the polls. The Ombudsman's office looked into this and found something different.
