NPR People: Cokie Roberts http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101090&ft=1&f=2101090 Cokie Roberts serves as a senior news analyst for NPR, where she was the congressional correspondent for more than ten years. In addition to her work for NPR, Roberts is a political commentator for ABC News, serving as an on-air analyst for the network. Copyright 2009 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.93 Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg Cokie Roberts http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=2101090&ft=1&f=2101090 yes Final Health Bill May Be Out Of Reach For Democrats Democrats united on Saturday to advance health care legislation in the Senate. Several Democratic senators have made it clear that they will not vote for a final health care proposal without big changes to the bill. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676331&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120676331&ft=1&f=2101090 Democrats united on Saturday to advance health care legislation in the Senate. Several Democratic senators have made it clear that they will not vote for a final health care proposal without big changes to the bill. 248 no Democrats united on Saturday to advance health care legislation in the Senate. Several Democratic senators have made it clear that they will not vote for a final health care proposal without big changes to the bill.

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]]> McConnell: Senate Won't Rush On Health Care Bill While President Obama is in Asia, his lieutenants are struggling to enact the centerpiece of his domestic program: overhauling health care. The Senate is poised to take up the measure this week, but Republican leader Mitch McConnell warns that no one should expect passage anytime soon. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448248&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120448248&ft=1&f=2101090 While President Obama is in Asia, his lieutenants are struggling to enact the centerpiece of his domestic program: overhauling health care. The Senate is poised to take up the measure this week, but Republican leader Mitch McConnell warns that no one should expect passage anytime soon. 288 no While President Obama is in Asia, his lieutenants are struggling to enact the centerpiece of his domestic program: overhauling health care. The Senate is poised to take up the measure this week, but Republican leader Mitch McConnell warns that no one should expect passage anytime soon.

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]]> What's Next For Health Care Overhaul While the House has passed a landmark bill, the measure's prospects in the Senate are anything but assured. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:09:18 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120234413&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120234413&ft=1&f=2101090 While the House has passed a landmark bill, the measure's prospects in the Senate are anything but assured. 298 no While the House has passed a landmark bill, the measure's prospects in the Senate are anything but assured.

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]]> Regional Violence Plays Role In Afghan Strategy Every day there seems to be a story about violence in Afghanistan and the countries that surround it. As the Obama administration devises a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, officials must take into account what is going on in the region. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113922963&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113922963&ft=1&f=2101090 Every day there seems to be a story about violence in Afghanistan and the countries that surround it. As the Obama administration devises a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, officials must take into account what is going on in the region. 275 no Every day there seems to be a story about violence in Afghanistan and the countries that surround it. As the Obama administration devises a new strategy for the war in Afghanistan, officials must take into account what is going on in the region.

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]]> The Week Ahead In Politics A discussion of President Obama's challenges in Afghanistan and in domestic politics, including the health care overhaul and gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113724488&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113724488&ft=1&f=2101090 A discussion of President Obama's challenges in Afghanistan and in domestic politics, including the health care overhaul and gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey. 299 no A discussion of President Obama's challenges in Afghanistan and in domestic politics, including the health care overhaul and gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey.

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]]> Iran, Afghan War Steal Health Care's Spotlight President Obama's full court press on health care seems to have been distracted by foreign policy issues. Last week, the president appeared on five Sunday talk shows to discuss overhauling health care. On Sunday, the White House deployed its national security team to talk about Iran and Afghanistan. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 06:14:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113265277&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113265277&ft=1&f=2101090 President Obama's full court press on health care seems to have been distracted by foreign policy issues. Last week, the president appeared on five Sunday talk shows to discuss overhauling health care. On Sunday, the White House deployed its national security team to talk about Iran and Afghanistan. 247 no President Obama's full court press on health care seems to have been distracted by foreign policy issues. Last week, the president appeared on five Sunday talk shows to discuss overhauling health care. On Sunday, the White House deployed its national security team to talk about Iran and Afghanistan.

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]]> GOP Tries To Keep Up With Obama's TV Appearances Republican leaders followed President Obama's television interviews on five Sunday morning shows. They didn't seem to be budging in their opposition to Democratic health care proposals. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113018126&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=113018126&ft=1&f=2101090 Republican leaders followed President Obama's television interviews on five Sunday morning shows. They didn't seem to be budging in their opposition to Democratic health care proposals. 270 no Republican leaders followed President Obama's television interviews on five Sunday morning shows. They didn't seem to be budging in their opposition to Democratic health care proposals.

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]]> Will Kennedy's Widow Succeed Him In The Senate? Senator Edward Kennedy's most important partnership was with his wife Victoria Reggie Kennedy. They married in 1992. Could she could succeed him in the Senate? Friends say that's not likely to happen. There is speculation that once memorial services are over, she could start thinking about pursuing her husband's Senate seat. Thu, 27 Aug 2009 06:37:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112281179&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112281179&ft=1&f=2101090 Senator Edward Kennedy's most important partnership was with his wife Victoria Reggie Kennedy. They married in 1992. Could she could succeed him in the Senate? Friends say that's not likely to happen. There is speculation that once memorial services are over, she could start thinking about pursuing her husband's Senate seat. 220 no Senator Edward Kennedy's most important partnership was with his wife Victoria Reggie Kennedy. They married in 1992. Could she could succeed him in the Senate? Friends say that's not likely to happen. There is speculation that once memorial services are over, she could start thinking about pursuing her husband's Senate seat.

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]]> Vacationing Obama May Meet With Sen. Kennedy President Obama and his family are vacationing on Martha's Vineyard. Though the president has made it clear he wants to spend this week having fun with his daughters, there are reports he will travel to Cape Cod for a visit with Senator Ted Kennedy, who is direly ill. The debate over remaking health care continues despite the president being on vacation. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 06:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112164687&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112164687&ft=1&f=2101090 President Obama and his family are vacationing on Martha's Vineyard. Though the president has made it clear he wants to spend this week having fun with his daughters, there are reports he will travel to Cape Cod for a visit with Senator Ted Kennedy, who is direly ill. The debate over remaking health care continues despite the president being on vacation. 250 no President Obama and his family are vacationing on Martha's Vineyard. Though the president has made it clear he wants to spend this week having fun with his daughters, there are reports he will travel to Cape Cod for a visit with Senator Ted Kennedy, who is direly ill. The debate over remaking health care continues despite the president being on vacation.

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]]> Obama May Drop Health Plan's 'Public Option' Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has signaled the Obama administration is willing to make a deal on a key part of the health care plan that the president has been pushing. Sebelius told CNN on Sunday that the White House would be open to consumer-owned nonprofit co-ops instead of the public insurance plan. The co-ops would operate under a national structure with state affiliates, but independent of the government. Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:17:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111944145&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111944145&ft=1&f=2101090 Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has signaled the Obama administration is willing to make a deal on a key part of the health care plan that the president has been pushing. Sebelius told CNN on Sunday that the White House would be open to consumer-owned nonprofit co-ops instead of the public insurance plan. The co-ops would operate under a national structure with state affiliates, but independent of the government. 277 no Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has signaled the Obama administration is willing to make a deal on a key part of the health care plan that the president has been pushing. Sebelius told CNN on Sunday that the White House would be open to consumer-owned nonprofit co-ops instead of the public insurance plan. The co-ops would operate under a national structure with state affiliates, but independent of the government.

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]]> Obama's Economic Team Cautious, But Optimistic White House officials hit the Sunday news shows with force, hoping to convince Americans that the economy is beginning to improve due largely to the controversial economic stimulus package. But they admit that a boost won't come without a huge federal deficit. Mon, 03 Aug 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111487739&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111487739&ft=1&f=2101090 White House officials hit the Sunday news shows with force, hoping to convince Americans that the economy is beginning to improve due largely to the controversial economic stimulus package. But they admit that a boost won't come without a huge federal deficit. 273 no White House officials hit the Sunday news shows with force, hoping to convince Americans that the economy is beginning to improve due largely to the controversial economic stimulus package. But they admit that a boost won't come without a huge federal deficit.

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]]> Obama To Add Va., N.C. To Health Care Tour President Obama travels to Virginia and North Carolina this week pushing his plans to overhaul health care. Though the president has conceded he will not have legislation by the time the Congress leaves for vacation, he says he's determined to have legislation on his desk by the end of this year. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111046692&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111046692&ft=1&f=2101090 President Obama travels to Virginia and North Carolina this week pushing his plans to overhaul health care. Though the president has conceded he will not have legislation by the time the Congress leaves for vacation, he says he's determined to have legislation on his desk by the end of this year. 325 no President Obama travels to Virginia and North Carolina this week pushing his plans to overhaul health care. Though the president has conceded he will not have legislation by the time the Congress leaves for vacation, he says he's determined to have legislation on his desk by the end of this year.

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]]> Congress May Investigate CIA's Secret Program Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leah says he is ready to look into whether former Vice President Dick Cheney violated the law by telling intelligence officers not to tell Congress what they were up to. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106533844&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106533844&ft=1&f=2101090 Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leah says he is ready to look into whether former Vice President Dick Cheney violated the law by telling intelligence officers not to tell Congress what they were up to. 256 no Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Patrick Leah says he is ready to look into whether former Vice President Dick Cheney violated the law by telling intelligence officers not to tell Congress what they were up to.

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]]> Alaska Gov. Palin Surprises State, GOP Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced last week that she's stepping down with 18 months left in her term. What does the announcement means for Republicans? Is Palin is really through with politics? Mon, 06 Jul 2009 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106290872&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106290872&ft=1&f=2101090 Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced last week that she's stepping down with 18 months left in her term. What does the announcement means for Republicans? Is Palin is really through with politics? 0 no Alaska Governor Sarah Palin announced last week that she's stepping down with 18 months left in her term. What does the announcement means for Republicans? Is Palin is really through with politics?

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]]> Overhauling Health Care Takes More Than Money Overcoming the politics entwined in changing the nation's health care system will be difficult. Over the weekend, some members of the Obama administration seemed to shift positions on what the president deems absolutely essential in this bill. One of the big changes seems to be the willingness to look at taxing health benefits as a way to pay for the bill. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106033970&ft=1&f=2101090 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106033970&ft=1&f=2101090 Overcoming the politics entwined in changing the nation's health care system will be difficult. Over the weekend, some members of the Obama administration seemed to shift positions on what the president deems absolutely essential in this bill. One of the big changes seems to be the willingness to look at taxing health benefits as a way to pay for the bill. 260 no Overcoming the politics entwined in changing the nation's health care system will be difficult. Over the weekend, some members of the Obama administration seemed to shift positions on what the president deems absolutely essential in this bill. One of the big changes seems to be the willingness to look at taxing health benefits as a way to pay for the bill.

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