Weekend Edition Saturday for December 4, 2010 : NPR

Economy

Deficit Plan Is Tough Medicine And A Tougher Vote

by John Ydstie

Deficit Plan Is Tough Medicine And A Tougher Vote

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Politics

A Few Things The Deficit Commission Agreed On

by NPR Staff

A Few Things The Deficit Commission Agreed On

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Last Dance For A Symbol Of The Joys Of Baseball

Chicago Cubs infielder Ron Santo in 1971. He died on Thursday. Robert H. Houston/AP hide caption

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Simon Says

Last Dance For A Symbol Of The Joys Of Baseball

by Scott Simon

Last Dance For A Symbol Of The Joys Of Baseball

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The Impact of War

Female Vets Especially Vulnerable To Suicide

by Alix Spiegel

Study: Female Vets Especially Vulnerable To Suicide

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Politics

Tax Cuts And 'Don't Ask' Wrap Washington's Week

by NPR Staff

Tax Cuts And 'Don't Ask' Wrap Washington's Week

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Media

How The 'Partisan Mind' Changes The National Debate

by NPR Staff

How The 'Partisan Mind' Changes The National Debate

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From Our Listeners

Your Letters: Boise State And The BCS

by NPR Staff

Your Letters: Boise State And The BCS

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Books

'Jackie's Gift' A Baseball Tale For The Holidays

by NPR Staff

'Jackie's Gift' A Baseball Tale For The Holidays

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An American Musician, An Influence In Afghanistan

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Music Interviews

An American Musician, An Influence In Afghanistan

by NPR Staff

An American Musician, An Influence In Afghanistan

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Obama Goes A Long Way To Spread Holiday Cheer

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Reporter's Notebook

Obama Goes A Long Way To Spread Holiday Cheer

by Ari Shapiro

Obama Goes A Long Way To Spread Holiday Cheer

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Politics

Military's 'Don't Ask' Testimony Won't Be Final Word

by Tom Bowman

Military's 'Don't Ask' Testimony Won't Be Final Word

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Politics

'Don't Ask' As Told By The Armed Services Chair

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'Don't Ask' As Told By The Armed Services Chair

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Economy

Stubborn Jobs Rate Pressures Unemployment Benefits

by Jim Zarroli

Stubborn Jobs Rate Pressures Unemployment Benefits

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Sports

BCS Head Plays Defense For Bowl Championships

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BCS Head Plays Defense For Bowl Championships

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Sports

College Football Makes Final Plays Of The Year

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College Football Makes Final Plays Of The Year

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Peewee Powerhouse Grows On A Dangerous Field

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Sports

Peewee Powerhouse Grows On A Dangerous Field

by Elizabeth Fiedler

Peewee Powerhouse Grows On A Dangerous Field

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Author Interviews

Eloise At 55: The Legacy Of Kay Thompson

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Eloise At 55: The Legacy Of Kay Thompson

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Bruno Mars: Singing His Own Songs, At Long Last

Bruno Mars has experienced success as a producer but is now making a name for himself with a new album of his own. Gabriel Bouys hide caption

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Gabriel Bouys

Music Interviews

Bruno Mars: Singing His Own Songs, At Long Last

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Bruno Mars: Singing His Own Songs, At Long Last

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