NPR People: Noah Adams http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1936703&ft=1&f=1936703 Noah Adams, former long-time co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, brings more than three decades of radio experience to his current job as a reporter for NPR's National Desk, accepting story assignments that take him across the country. He joined the National Desk in April 2003, and spent his first year reporting on issues involving the low-wage workforce. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:42:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Noah Adams http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1936703&ft=1&f=1936703 yes Potter's Wood-Fired Kiln Sparks Friendships Twice a year, potter Naysan McIlhargey and as many as 40 of his friends spend hours firing the plates, bowls, cups, pitchers and vases he makes. Thu, 26 Nov 2009 00:42:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120844949&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120844949&ft=1&f=1936703 Twice a year, potter Naysan McIlhargey and as many as 40 of his friends spend hours firing the plates, bowls, cups, pitchers and vases he makes. 466 no Twice a year, potter Naysan McIlhargey and as many as 40 of his friends spend hours firing the plates, bowls, cups, pitchers and vases he makes.

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]]> What's New In The Baucus Health Care Pitch? Health care topped the agenda Tuesday as lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill. The Senate Finance Committee, which failed to complete its bill before the summer recess, is trying to reach a bipartisan compromise on the divisive issue. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112651624&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112651624&ft=1&f=1936703 Health care topped the agenda Tuesday as lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill. The Senate Finance Committee, which failed to complete its bill before the summer recess, is trying to reach a bipartisan compromise on the divisive issue. 269 no Health care topped the agenda Tuesday as lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill. The Senate Finance Committee, which failed to complete its bill before the summer recess, is trying to reach a bipartisan compromise on the divisive issue.

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]]> Bay Bridge Closure Threatens Nightmare Commute One of the busiest bridges in the nation will be out of commission at the start of Tuesday's morning commute. In California, workers are scrambling to repair a crack discovered over the weekend on the bay bridge that connects Oakland and San Francisco. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 21:30:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112627591&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112627591&ft=1&f=1936703 One of the busiest bridges in the nation will be out of commission at the start of Tuesday's morning commute. In California, workers are scrambling to repair a crack discovered over the weekend on the bay bridge that connects Oakland and San Francisco. 232 no One of the busiest bridges in the nation will be out of commission at the start of Tuesday's morning commute. In California, workers are scrambling to repair a crack discovered over the weekend on the bay bridge that connects Oakland and San Francisco.

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]]> Obama Urges Labor Help On Health Care President Obama appealed to labor unions on Labor Day to help him win the health care fight in Congress. The comments came in Cincinnati where the president was speaking to a gathering of the AFL-CIO. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622655&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622655&ft=1&f=1936703 President Obama appealed to labor unions on Labor Day to help him win the health care fight in Congress. The comments came in Cincinnati where the president was speaking to a gathering of the AFL-CIO. 247 no President Obama appealed to labor unions on Labor Day to help him win the health care fight in Congress. The comments came in Cincinnati where the president was speaking to a gathering of the AFL-CIO.

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]]> Health Care To Dominate Congress In Fall Congress returns Tuesday, and health care is expected to dominate the agenda for much of the fall. After a month of sometimes raucous town hall meetings, members of the House and Senate now face actual votes on actual bills. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622687&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112622687&ft=1&f=1936703 Congress returns Tuesday, and health care is expected to dominate the agenda for much of the fall. After a month of sometimes raucous town hall meetings, members of the House and Senate now face actual votes on actual bills. 268 no Congress returns Tuesday, and health care is expected to dominate the agenda for much of the fall. After a month of sometimes raucous town hall meetings, members of the House and Senate now face actual votes on actual bills.

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]]> KitchenAid Mixers Still Proudly American While the economy continues to shed jobs, one iconic American appliance is still being manufactured in Greenville, Ohio: the KitchenAid stand mixer. The factory employs about 700 people who run three shifts to create the tool of the trade of cooking. At $200 and up, it's an investment in both money and counter space. Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:47:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112620794&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112620794&ft=1&f=1936703 While the economy continues to shed jobs, one iconic American appliance is still being manufactured in Greenville, Ohio: the KitchenAid stand mixer. The factory employs about 700 people who run three shifts to create the tool of the trade of cooking. At $200 and up, it's an investment in both money and counter space. 450 no While the economy continues to shed jobs, one iconic American appliance is still being manufactured in Greenville, Ohio: the KitchenAid stand mixer. The factory employs about 700 people who run three shifts to create the tool of the trade of cooking. At $200 and up, it's an investment in both money and counter space.

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]]> August Proves Deadly For Mexico's War On Drugs August has been the deadliest month in Juarez, Mexico, since President Felipe Calderon opened the war on narcotraffickers. By some counts, as many as 326 people were killed in August. In his state of the union address, Calderon said he was committed to continue the fight, but it's unclear what else he can add to his arsenal. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112526827&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112526827&ft=1&f=1936703 August has been the deadliest month in Juarez, Mexico, since President Felipe Calderon opened the war on narcotraffickers. By some counts, as many as 326 people were killed in August. In his state of the union address, Calderon said he was committed to continue the fight, but it's unclear what else he can add to his arsenal. 221 no August has been the deadliest month in Juarez, Mexico, since President Felipe Calderon opened the war on narcotraffickers. By some counts, as many as 326 people were killed in August. In his state of the union address, Calderon said he was committed to continue the fight, but it's unclear what else he can add to his arsenal.

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]]> Pfizer To Pay Record Penalty Over Promotions Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reached a settlement Wednesday with the federal government that is not only the largest health care fraud settlement in history, but also includes the biggest criminal fine as well. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:40:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112488287&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112488287&ft=1&f=1936703 Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reached a settlement Wednesday with the federal government that is not only the largest health care fraud settlement in history, but also includes the biggest criminal fine as well. 233 no Pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reached a settlement Wednesday with the federal government that is not only the largest health care fraud settlement in history, but also includes the biggest criminal fine as well.

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]]> Really Want That Internship? Pay Up A company called University of Dreams has 2,000 internships lined up — for those willing to fork over thousands of dollars. Those accepted head off to work in their chosen field in Barcelona, Chicago or other cities. Thu, 12 Mar 2009 11:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101791761&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101791761&ft=1&f=1936703 A company called University of Dreams has 2,000 internships lined up — for those willing to fork over thousands of dollars. Those accepted head off to work in their chosen field in Barcelona, Chicago or other cities. 0 no A company called University of Dreams has 2,000 internships lined up — for those willing to fork over thousands of dollars. Those accepted head off to work in their chosen field in Barcelona, Chicago or other cities.

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]]> In Mich., An Acclaimed Local Restaurant Closes In Fennville, Mich., the Journeyman Cafe earned top reviews as a local restaurant serving sustainable, organic food. In November, state tax authorities closed the Journeyman. Its founders and chefs say there was not enough money left over to pay taxes. Mon, 16 Feb 2009 16:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100754647&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100754647&ft=1&f=1936703 In Fennville, Mich., the Journeyman Cafe earned top reviews as a local restaurant serving sustainable, organic food. In November, state tax authorities closed the Journeyman. Its founders and chefs say there was not enough money left over to pay taxes. 0 no In Fennville, Mich., the Journeyman Cafe earned top reviews as a local restaurant serving sustainable, organic food. In November, state tax authorities closed the Journeyman. Its founders and chefs say there was not enough money left over to pay taxes.

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]]> Raising Free-Range Animals West Michigan organic farmer Mike O'Brien walks through snowy fields, envisioning the spring day when green grass will sprout for his animals to eat. O'Brien describes watching the chicks delight and the joy of baby pigs when they realize they are no longer confined and can dig their snouts into the mud. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100511982&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100511982&ft=1&f=1936703 West Michigan organic farmer Mike O'Brien walks through snowy fields, envisioning the spring day when green grass will sprout for his animals to eat. O'Brien describes watching the chicks delight and the joy of baby pigs when they realize they are no longer confined and can dig their snouts into the mud. 0 no West Michigan organic farmer Mike O'Brien walks through snowy fields, envisioning the spring day when green grass will sprout for his animals to eat. O'Brien describes watching the chicks delight and the joy of baby pigs when they realize they are no longer confined and can dig their snouts into the mud.

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]]> Unemployment Numbers Hit Yet Another High December marked the twelfth straight month of declining employment. We explore what the numbers mean for the ailing economy. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99162499&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99162499&ft=1&f=1936703 December marked the twelfth straight month of declining employment. We explore what the numbers mean for the ailing economy. 0 no December marked the twelfth straight month of declining employment. We explore what the numbers mean for the ailing economy.

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]]> Illinois Impeaches Gov. Blagojevich The Illinois House has voted to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich. We examine the impeachment proceedings and what happens next for the embattled governor. Fri, 09 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99162519&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99162519&ft=1&f=1936703 The Illinois House has voted to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich. We examine the impeachment proceedings and what happens next for the embattled governor. 0 no The Illinois House has voted to impeach Governor Rod Blagojevich. We examine the impeachment proceedings and what happens next for the embattled governor.

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]]> Did Burris Pay To Play? Former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris testifies before the Illinois House committee Thursday. The same committee recommended impeaching Governor Rod Blagojevich for his alleged role in selling Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 14:37:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99120518&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99120518&ft=1&f=1936703 Former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris testifies before the Illinois House committee Thursday. The same committee recommended impeaching Governor Rod Blagojevich for his alleged role in selling Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat. 0 no Former Illinois attorney general Roland Burris testifies before the Illinois House committee Thursday. The same committee recommended impeaching Governor Rod Blagojevich for his alleged role in selling Barack Obama's vacated Senate seat.

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]]> Obama Urges Acting Quickly On Economic Plan The president-elect said his proposal — which includes tax cuts for individuals and some businesses — would create or save about 3 million jobs. It's expected to cost as much as $775 billion over two years, although the ultimate price tag is not known. Thu, 08 Jan 2009 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99120512&ft=1&f=1936703 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99120512&ft=1&f=1936703 The president-elect said his proposal — which includes tax cuts for individuals and some businesses — would create or save about 3 million jobs. It's expected to cost as much as $775 billion over two years, although the ultimate price tag is not known. 0 no The president-elect said his proposal — which includes tax cuts for individuals and some businesses — would create or save about 3 million jobs. It's expected to cost as much as $775 billion over two years, although the ultimate price tag is not known.

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