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Tea Party Voters In Idaho Don't Want Feds Intruding

In Challis, the debate is over the reach of Washington and how state land is used. Morning Edition has traveled to Idaho for one of the mostly closely watched political races this year.

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Tea Party Wants To Make Spending A Federal Case In Idaho

Morning Edition co-host David Greene is traveling in Idaho this week ahead of a very competitive primary that may replace a longtime moderate Republican member of Congress. Incumbent Mike Simpson faces a challenger backed by the Tea Party.

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Idaho District Reflects Battle Over GOP's Soul

Eight-term Idaho GOP Rep. Mike Simpson has used his seat on the powerful House Appropriations Committee to bring home funding for the Idaho National Laboratory. The nuclear research facility is spread over nearly 900 square miles of southeastern Idaho, including the above area. David Greene/NPR hide caption

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Idaho District Reflects Battle Over GOP's Soul

Morning Edition is reporting from Idaho, where money is pouring in to support a Republican member of Congress, who faces a primary fight from a Tea Party candidate. The Tea Party is making an aggressive play to pick up seats in the House next fall. The race in Idaho offers a glimpse at some of the dynamics driving the GOP's internal conflict, and insight into how voters feel about the federal government.

Idaho District Reflects Battle Over GOP's Soul

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Law

Supreme Court Declines To Consider Arizona Abortion Law

The high court declined the state's request to review a lower court ruling that struck down its ban on abortions after 20 weeks of pregnancy. That effectively blocks the law permanently, since the appeals court found it unconstitutional.

Supreme Court Declines To Consider Arizona Abortion Law

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Tap Water Still Unsafe To Drink In Charleston, W.Va.

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There are some 300,000 people still waiting to be able to use their tap water. A chemical spill into the Elk River last week has officials warning everyone not to touch, drink, or wash with the water. There are questions whether regulation was too lax on the company that stored the chemical.

Tap Water Still Unsafe To Drink In Charleston, W.Va.

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Africa

Central African Republic President Resigns

Local and international pressure had been building against President Michel Djotodia. He took power in a military coup in the summer, plunging the country into a multi-sided civil war. Thousands have died and hundreds of thousands have been uprooted.

Central African Republic President Resigns

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Economy

Labor Department's December Report Shows Jobless Rate Dipped

The Labor Department on Friday said the nation's jobless rate fell to 6.7 percent as U.S. employers added 74,000 jobs to payrolls while more Americans stopped looking for work in December. In November, the unemployment rate was 7 percent.

Labor Department's December Report Shows Jobless Rate Dipped

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Sports

Florida State Meets Auburn In Final BCS Game

College football's champion will be decided Monday night at the Rose Bowl. No. 1 Florida State plays No. 2 Auburn in the last Bowl Championship Series game. It will be replaced next year with a playoff.

Florida State Meets Auburn In Final BCS Game

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Analysis

Latest Round Of Budget Battles To Begin On Capitol Hill

Unemployment insurance is at the top of the list for President Obama as Congress returns to Washington, but the big budget battles still loom.

Latest Round Of Budget Battles To Begin On Capitol Hill

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Middle East

Al-Qaida Extremists Fight For Influence In Iraq, Syria

In Syria, militias linked to al-Qaida have taken the lead in the fight against the Assad government. In Iraq, they've caused a wave of violence including bombings against civilians and attacks on government forces.

Al-Qaida Extremists Fight For Influence In Iraq, Syria

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Sports

NFL Playoffs To Start With Wild Card Teams In Action

The NFL playoffs start this weekend. Four wild card teams face four teams that won their divisions — and there are some very interesting storylines to follow.

NFL Playoffs To Start With Wild Card Teams In Action

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Politics

2014 Election Cycle Expected To Showcase Political Drama

This year promises to bring plenty of political drama — and some high stakes races — with mid-term elections in full view. Billions of dollars will be spent in House, Senate and governors' contests. And some of the nation's most powerful politicians will scramble to hold onto their seats.

2014 Election Cycle Expected To Showcase Political Drama

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Europe

2 Bombings In Russia Raise Olympic Security Questions

One of southern Russia's largest cities is reeling from two deadly bombings in the last 24 hours. The violence took place in Volgograd which is hundreds of miles from Sochi, where the Winter Olympics will be held. This has raised questions about whether these acts of terrorism are related to the staging of the Olympics.

2 Bombings In Russia Raise Olympic Security Questions

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Africa

South Sudan's Political Rift Leads To Violent Deaths

Violence continues in the young country of South Sudan, which gained independence in 2011. An estimated 1,000 people have been killed and tens of thousands uprooted. On Tuesday, the United Nations voted to send thousands more peacekeepers there.

South Sudan's Political Rift Leads To Violent Deaths

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Health Care

Administration Extends Health Insurance Deadline Again

A midnight deadline to sign up for health coverage under the Affordable Care Act that starts Jan. 1 has been extended by a day. The White House describes the extension as an effort to accommodate people in different time zones.

Administration Extends Health Insurance Deadline Again

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