All Things Considered for January 5, 2011 : NPR

Boehner Takes Gavel As New House Gets To Work

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What Lies Ahead For The 112th Congress?

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Lawmakers Talk Bipartisanship; Will It Last?

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Coal Mine Safety Enforcement Case Settled

Massey Energy decided to close its Freedom Mine in Kentucky after it was targeted by federal regulators for the toughest enforcement action ever. Howard Berkes/NPR hide caption

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Coal Mine Safety Enforcement Case Settled

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Landmark Coal Mine Safety Enforcement Case Settled

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The Many Lives Of The 'Death Panel'

by Julie Rovner

The Many Lives Of The 'Death Panel'

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Senate Democrats Seek Changes To Filibuster Rules

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Obama Picks New Nominee For Legal Counsel

by Carrie Johnson

Obama Picks New Nominee For Legal Counsel's Office

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Mobile Money Revolution Aids Kenya's Poor

A man sends money through the mobile phone service M-PESA in Kenya's capital, Nairobi, in 2007. M-PESA is having a clear economic impact, including boosting consumer spending in the countryside. Tony Karumba/Getty Images hide caption

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Africa

Mobile Money Revolution Aids Kenya's Poor

by Frank Langfitt

Mobile Money Revolution Aids Kenya's Poor, Economy

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From Our Listeners

Letters: Supernova Sleuth; Gerry Rafferty

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Training And Trust: Partners On The Flying Trapeze

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Performing Arts

Training And Trust: Partners On The Flying Trapeze

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Training And Trust: Partners On The Flying Trapeze

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Politics

112th Congress Gets Under Way

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New House Majority Introduces Rules Changes

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Politics

13 New Senators Sworn In, As Senate Gets To Work

by David Welna

13 New Senators Sworn In, As Senate Gets To Work

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Utah Sen. Mike Lee Pushes Small Government

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Books

Sanitized Edition Of 'Huckleberry Finn' Causes Uproar

by Larry Abramson

Sanitized Edition Of 'Huckleberry Finn' Causes Uproar

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Philadelphia Museum Sells Objects To Get A Face-Lift

After closing its doors for two years for renovations, the Philadelphia History Museum is set to reopen this spring. Tom Ammon/160over90 hide caption

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Culture

Philadelphia Museum Sells Objects To Get A Face-Lift

by Joel Rose

Philadelphia Museum Sells Objects To Get A Face-Lift

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Politics

White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Resigns

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White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs Resigns

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Pelosi: Midterms Not A Referendum On Health Care

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Politics

Congressional Kids Crowd The Halls

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Africa

U.S. Diplomats Fan Out Over Sudan Ahead Of Vote

by Michele Kelemen

U.S. Diplomats Fan Out Over Sudan Ahead Of Vote

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National

Viral Video Helps Give Homeless Man A New Chance

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Music Interviews

Marni Nixon: Hollywood's Voice 'Ghost'

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