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Politics

Obama To Meet Joint Chiefs Of Staff At Pentagon

President Obama is expected to make his first trip to the Pentagon this week to meet with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The visit follows the president's meetings last week with his top national security advisers on Iraq and Afghanistan. Obama has said he wants to draw down forces in Iraq and then increase them in Afghanistan.

Obama To Meet Joint Chiefs Of Staff At Pentagon

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President George W. Bush's Legacy

In Times Of Tumult, Bush Kept Ties To Quieter Life

George W. Bush's poll ratings were among the highest and lowest that modern presidents have ever received. But outside the political arena, he's known for unwavering devotion to family and friends, his ranch in Crawford, Texas — and his mountain bike.

In Times Of Tumult, Bush Kept Ties To Quieter Life

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Politics

Oklahoma Republicans Shift Political Expectations

Oklahoma was the reddest state in the union this November, with Republican John McCain carrying every single county. Some residents of one city say they're sore McCain lost, but others say they've been impressed with the president-elect so far.

Oklahoma Republicans Shift Political Expectations

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Election 2008

Joplin May Be Reddest Corner In Missouri

In the past two presidential elections, Missouri has voted Republican. In the southwest corner of the state, there's a town near the Oklahoma-Kansas border that has been mostly Republican since Democrat Woodrow Wilson was president. The town's barber says he was surprised to hear people speaking favorably about the Democratic ticket.

Joplin May Be Reddest Corner In Missouri

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Key House, Senate and Gubernatorial Races

Dole Faces Tough Re-Election In North Carolina

Sen. Elizabeth Dole was thought so safe for re-election in North Carolina that none of the state's well-known Democrats wanted to challenge her. In the end, the nomination went to a state legislator making her first statewide bid. The challenger has now caught up to Dole in the polls.

Dole Faces Tough Re-Election In North Carolina

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Election 2008

Ahead Of Vote, A Tie In North Carolina

North Carolina has not voted for a Democratic candidate for president since 1976. Usually, it's not even competitive. But right now, it's a tie, and trending toward Barack Obama. What's going on in the Tar Heel state?

Ahead Of Vote, A Tie In North Carolina

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Election 2008

McCain Challenges Obama To Delay First Debate

Republican presidential nominee John McCain made a surprising gesture Wednesday by temporarily suspending his campaign to help work on the bailout plan. The Arizona senator also proposed delaying Friday's first presidential debate with Barack Obama.

McCain Challenges Obama To Delay First Debate

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Sports

Armstrong Seeks 8th Tour De France Victory

Seven-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong announces formally in New York Wednesday that he plans to come out of retirement and participate cycling's prestigious race one more time. While in the sport, Armstrong was dogged by rumors that he was doping. Armstrong wants to use his comeback, in part, to prove doubters wrong.

Armstrong Seeks 8th Tour De France Victory

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Economy

Paulson, Bernanke Lobby Senate Panel On Bailout

Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke are before the Senate Banking Committee Tuesday to urge senators to act quickly on the $700 billion bailout package. Democrats seem to be unfied over the plan but some Republicans are hostile towards it.

NPR's Brian Naylor and Linda Wertheimer discuss the bailout hearing on 'Morning Edition'

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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets

Fed OKs Changes At Goldman, Morgan Stanley

The Federal Reserve says the last two big, independent investment banks, Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley, are scrapping the business model that made them so profitable for so long. They are now bank holding companies and are regulated by the Fed.

NPR's Jim Zarroli, Linda Wertheimer discuss Wall Street's changes on 'Morning Edition'

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Election 2008

In Va., Palin Draws Mixed Reaction Among Women

Women in the swing state of Virginia find themselves changing their minds about John McCain since he chose Sarah Palin as his running mate. But they're not all changing their minds in the same way.

In Va., Palin Draws Mixed Reaction Among Women

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Election 2008

GOP Rep. Putnam: Voters Fed Up With Partisanship

Florida Representative Adam Putnam was the youngest member of Congress when he arrived in Washington in 2000. He was 26 years old. Putnam is chairman of the Republican conference in the House, and he's worried about the party's chances in statewide elections. Putnam says even in the South, Republicans could be in trouble.

GOP Rep. Putnam: Voters Fed Up With Partisanship

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Election 2008

Wisconsin Town Reflects On Palin

The town of Bloomer, Wis., responds to Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's speech Wednesday and her selection as Republican John McCain's running mate. The town had sounded off on Democrat Barack Obama before the state's primary in February.

Wisconsin Town Reflects On Palin

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The Republican Convention

S.C. Senator, Female Delegates Upbeat About Palin

The selection of Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin is thought to have bolstered John McCain's conservative credibility, particularly among women. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham and a group of his state's female delegates at the Republican National Convention say McCain's running mate will help the party.

S.C. Senator, Female Delegates Upbeat About Palin

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