Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Summit Promotes U.S. Budgetary Discipline February 23, 2009 • The White House hosts the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Summit on Monday. Even though the economic stimulus package has added to the country's debt, President Obama is expected to promise budgetary discipline in the future. Summit Promotes U.S. Budgetary Discipline Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/101024323/101024292" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Obama Takes Stimulus Campaign to Indiana February 9, 2009 • President Obama holds his first prime-time news conference at the White House Monday. He will spend the day in Elkhart, Ind., pressing for his economic stimulus package, which the Senate debates on Monday. Obama Takes Stimulus Campaign to Indiana Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100405779/100405740" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Senate Republicans Differ On Obama's Stimulus February 2, 2009 • The Senate this week debates President Barack Obama's economic stimulus bill. Republicans want unnecessary spending taken out of the bill — while adding housing and tax cuts. Senate Republicans Differ On Obama's Stimulus Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/100131302/100131267" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Financial Turmoil Grips World Markets Will GOP Sign On To Obama's Stimulus Plan? January 26, 2009 • President Obama will go to Capitol Hill this week in the hopes of getting Republicans to support his stimulus plan. Republicans want the recovery package tilted more toward tax cuts and are questioning whether government spending programs will revive the economy in the short-term. Will GOP Sign On To Obama's Stimulus Plan? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99861117/99861090" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama History Behind Inaugurations At The Capitol January 20, 2009 • This year's inaugural ceremony coincides with the 200th anniversary of the birth of Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's words and achievements will be a large theme in Tuesday's events. History Behind Inaugurations At The Capitol Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99570738/99570688" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Presidential Inauguration Of Barack Obama Obama Needs Support From Congress, Country January 19, 2009 • Come Tuesday, Barack Obama will be on the steps of the Capitol, where he will be sworn into office. That's when the real work will begin. Mr. Obama will need the support of those lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Obama Needs Support From Congress, Country Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99546327/99546302" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Bush Holds Final News Conference Of Presidency January 12, 2009 • President Bush said he would ask Congress to release the remaining $350 billion in bailout money for Wall Street, if President-elect Barack Obama asks him to. Bush warned the incoming president that he'll face "disappointments" as president. Bush Holds Final News Conference Of Presidency Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99239557/99239556" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics One More Week Until White House Transition January 12, 2009 • Next week the United States will have a new president. President-elect Barack Obama has been giving hints to what he'd like to accomplish. At the same time, President Bush has been reflecting on his legacy. One More Week Until White House Transition Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99235462/99235430" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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U.S. Senate In Flux Illinois, Minnesota Senators Still Unknown January 5, 2009 • There are many questions regarding who will represent Illinois and Minnesota in the Senate. Democratic leaders have rejected the choice of Roland Burris from Illinois. Minnesota's Senate race still hasn't been certified and could still be challenged in a lawsuit. Illinois, Minnesota Senators Still Unknown Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/99002620/99002578" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics President-Elect Obama Goes On Working Vacation December 22, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama has gone to Hawaii for the holidays. Obama leaves Washington with his Cabinet and White House picks in place. It's a transition to executive office that many view as one of the most efficient ever. However, there are some daunting tasks facing Obama when he returns to Washington. President-Elect Obama Goes On Working Vacation Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98584963/98585013" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Case Against Blagojevich Stirs Political Furor Is Blagojevich Scandal A Distraction To Obama? December 15, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama has sought to distance himself from the scandal in Illinois involving Gov. Rod Blagojevich. But is the scandal affecting Obama's transition? At the very least, some say the scandal has become a distraction. Is Blagojevich Scandal A Distraction To Obama? Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/98255008/98254985" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics No Holiday Break Yet For Lawmakers December 8, 2008 • Congress is in session this week to deal with the economic crisis in the car manufacturing industry. Over the weekend, President-elect Barack Obama gave his support to congressional action to provide relief for the auto industry. Obama has also been very busy on other policy and personnel issues. No Holiday Break Yet For Lawmakers Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97933365/97933329" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Obama To Name National Security Team December 1, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama is set to announce his national security team Monday. The list of people will be familiar to many Americans. Hillary Clinton is expected to be named secretary of state. Obama To Name National Security Team Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97629346/97629314" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Cabinet May Indicate Obama's Governing Philosophy November 17, 2008 • President-elect Barack Obama is putting together his Cabinet. He has said the Republican Party would be represented. Obama's choices may reveal a lot about his governing philosophy. Cabinet May Indicate Obama's Governing Philosophy Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/97078511/97078477" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Looks Like It's Time To Measure The Drapes November 10, 2008 • It's been less than one week since Barack Obama won the presidential election. He meets with President Bush at the White House on Monday, and they are expected to discuss the economy, the war in Iraq and the transition of power. Obama and his wife, Michelle, also will tour the White House. Looks Like It's Time To Measure The Drapes Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/96805498/96805465" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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