National Virginia Governor's Race Heats Up October 25, 2005 • The race for governor of Virginia is seen as a referendum on outgoing Democratic Gov. Mark Warner, who may run for president in 2008. Democrat Tim Kaine and Republican Jerry Kilgore are battling for Warner's job. Virginia Governor's Race Heats Up Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4973270/4973271" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Locating the Source of the Plame Leak Miller Case Resonates in 'New York Times' October 16, 2005 • In the midst of a CIA leak case, New York Times reporter Judith Miller refused to disclose her confidential source and as a result spent 85 days jail. She has now named Lewis Libby as her source. Staff at The New York Times have reportedly been frustrated by the paper's coverage of the episode. The investigation centers on Libby and Bush adviser Karl Rove. Miller Case Resonates in 'New York Times' Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4960807/4960808" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Pennsylvania Avenue DeLay's Down, But GOP's Not Out September 29, 2005 • Tom DeLay's indictment sent political shockwaves through Washington, but the House majority leader's legal woes aren't likely to change the equation much on Capitol Hill, Brian Naylor says in the latest Pennsylvania Avenue column.
Katrina & Beyond Sparse Democratic Attendance at Katrina Hearing September 23, 2005 • The House Select Bipartisan Committee began its investigation of the government's response to Hurricane Katrina Thursday, but only two Democratic members were present. Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) has said she would boycott what she calls a "whitewash." Sparse Democratic Attendance at Katrina Hearing Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4860455/4860456" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Politicians Push Agendas Via Katrina Aid September 20, 2005 • One effect of Hurricane Katrina is that it has given conservatives in Congress a chance to offer programs that fit their political ideology. But many allies of President Bush are alarmed at the potential cost of relief efforts. Politicians Push Agendas Via Katrina Aid Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4856422/4856423" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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House Argues Over Katrina Inquiry September 15, 2005 • The House has erupted in partisan bickering in its attempt to create a select committee to investigate the government's response to Hurricane Katrina. Republicans intend to push for a GOP majority on the committee, which Democrats deem unacceptable. House Argues Over Katrina Inquiry Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4849460/4849461" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Blame Traded over Flood Control Cuts September 9, 2005 • Members of Louisiana's congressional delegation say they fought for more money for flood prevention, and were rebuffed by the Bush administration. Defenders charge that Louisiana lawmakers mostly wanted money for pork barrel projects. Blame Traded over Flood Control Cuts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4838732/4838733" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Panel Considers Gas Price Gouging September 7, 2005 • The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina contributed to an increase in gasoline prices. A Senate panel examines charges of price gouging. Panel Considers Gas Price Gouging Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4835836/4835837" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Mississippi Veterans Relocated to Washington September 2, 2005 • Among the residents evacuated from New Orleans are veterans from the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Miss. Hurricane Katrina rendered the building uninhabitable. Buses of elderly veterans arrived Wednesday in Washington, DC. Mississippi Veterans Relocated to Washington Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4829437/4829438" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
Mississippi Veterans Relocated to Washington Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4829437/4829438" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
National Few Conflicts in Base-Closing Effort August 27, 2005 • The independent panel reviewing the Pentagon's recommendations for closing U.S. military bases agrees with most of the cuts. One high-profile exception: Ellsworth Air Force Base in South Dakota. Few Conflicts in Base-Closing Effort Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4818742/4818743" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice NARAL Pulls Ad Criticizing Roberts August 12, 2005 • NARAL Pro-Choice America is withdrawing its TV ad that harshly criticized Supreme Court nominee John Roberts. Even fellow abortion-rights allies complained the ad was unfair. NARAL Pulls Ad Criticizing Roberts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4798452/4798453" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Oriole's Palmeiro Returns after Steroid Suspension August 12, 2005 • Baltimore Orioles slugger Rafael Palmeiro returns to baseball following his 10-game suspension for testing positive for steroids. Palmeiro, with more than 3,000 hits and 500 home runs, was thought to be on the path to the Hall of Fame. Oriole's Palmeiro Returns after Steroid Suspension Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4797389/4797390" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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John Roberts Sworn in as U.S. Chief Justice Ads Are Tailored to Help, Hurt Roberts August 10, 2005 • With less than a month to go before Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee John Roberts are set to begin, the ad wars are beginning to heat up. There is a new ad, harshly critical of Roberts, by an abortion rights group. Its claims have been questioned, and a rebuttal ad is now airing. Ads Are Tailored to Help, Hurt Roberts Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4794606/4794607" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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National Should D.C.'s 16th Street Bear Reagan's Name? August 5, 2005 • A Republican congressman wants to change the name of Washington, D.C.'s 16th Street -- which leads to the White House -- to "Ronald Reagan Boulevard." What do the folks living on 16th Street think about the idea? Should D.C.'s 16th Street Bear Reagan's Name? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4786609/4786610" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Opinion Pennsylvania Avenue Congressional Compromise: Ailing But Still Alive August 4, 2005 • In the latest Pennsylvania Avenue column, Brian Naylor looks at the unusual compromises it took for Congress to pass the highway and energy bills.
