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A Promise Of $1,200 Not Enough To Buy Wide Support For Republican Tax Plan

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A Promise Of $1,200 Not Enough To Buy Wide Support For Republican Tax Plan

Republican lawmakers say their plans will save the typical middle class family between $1,200 and $1,400. But polls show only 25 percent to 33 percent of Americans approve of the proposals.

A Promise Of $1,200 Not Enough To Buy Wide Support For Republican Tax Plan

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Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars

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Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars

The Model 3 is supposed to take Tesla mainstream and bring it to profitability. But CEO Elon Musk's company has missed production goals, and analysts wonder whether he's spreading himself too thin.

Tesla Going At 'Warp Speed,' But Lags In Race To Produce Mass Market Electric Cars

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GOP Leaders Maneuver To Pass Tax Bill Over Deficit Objections

Sens. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz., Bob Corker, R-Tenn., and Ron Johnson, R-Wis., seen at a hearing earlier this month, held up floor action on Thursday evening over concerns about how to control the deficit if the GOP tax bill doesn't result in strong economic growth. Pablo Martinez Monsivais/AP hide caption

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Politics

GOP Leaders Maneuver To Pass Tax Bill Over Deficit Objections

Two key GOP holdouts came on board after getting concessions they say will help small businesses. That creates a path to pass the bill over concerns that it could add over $1 trillion to the deficit.

Politics

A Look At What's Happening With The Senate Republicans' Tax Bill

The Senate has begun debate on a GOP plan to overhaul the nation's tax code, with major economic and political consequences in the balance.

A Look At What's Happening With The Senate Republicans' Tax Bill

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National

What The Republican Tax Bill Could Mean For Lower And Middle Income Families

One of the sticking points among Republicans debating their tax bill is whether to make an expanded child tax credit refundable. The decision could greatly impact whether the change helps lower and middle income families.

What The Republican Tax Bill Could Mean For Lower And Middle Income Families

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Children's Health

Trump's Claim That GOP Tax Bill Would Hurt The Wealthy Continues To Be Challenged

The tax changes proposed by Republican lawmakers would impact President Trump's personal finances. This week, he said: "This is going to cost me a fortune," but experts say that's far from the case.

Trump's Claim That GOP Tax Bill Would Hurt The Wealthy Continues To Be Challenged

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Politics

Republican Sen. Charles Grassley On Why He Supports The Senate Tax Bill

NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa,. about the proposed Republican tax plans. Grassley is a member of the Senate Finance Committee and supports the Senate tax bill.

Republican Sen. Charles Grassley On Why He Supports The Senate Tax Bill

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Walmart Pulls T-Shirts That Hint At Lynching Journalists

A T-shirt with the message "Rope. Tree. Journalist. SOME ASSEMBLY REQUIRED" rose to prominence days before last year's U.S. election. Until recently, it was offered for sale on Walmart's website. Screengrab of Walmart's website courtesy of RTNDA hide caption

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The Two-Way

Walmart Pulls T-Shirts That Hint At Lynching Journalists

The T-shirt's message said, "Rope. Tree. Journalist." The third-party seller who was offering it through Walmart had promised that it would arrive by Christmas Eve.

Automation Could Displace 800 Million Workers Worldwide By 2030, Study Says

Employees work on automobile parts at a production line at the BMW factory in Shenyang, China, on Nov. 22. Twelve percent of workers in China could need to switch jobs by 2030, researchers say. AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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All Tech Considered

Automation Could Displace 800 Million Workers Worldwide By 2030, Study Says

But in the long term, new technology could create more jobs than it eliminates, a new report says. It says governments and businesses have to prioritize retraining workers for the new economy.

'The Hardest Bakery Possible': Reinventing The Meaning Of 'Whole Grain'

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The Salt

'The Hardest Bakery Possible': Reinventing The Meaning Of 'Whole Grain'

A handful of bakeries are pushing the envelope of what's possible — and palatable — by leaving the bran and germ in freshly milled grains from local farmers, who also help drive the menu.

Music

Russell Simmons Steps Down From Businesses Amid Sexual Attack Allegations

Russell Simmons, co-founder of Def Jam records, steps aside from leadership positions in his companies because of allegations of a sexual attack. Host David Greene speaks with NPR's Elizabeth Blair.

Russell Simmons Steps Down From Businesses Amid Sexual Attack Allegations

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Russell Simmons 'Removing' Himself After 2nd Allegation Of Sexual Assault

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The Two-Way

Russell Simmons 'Removing' Himself After 2nd Allegation Of Sexual Assault

The hip-hop mogul announced he would step down from leadership roles at his companies after an allegation of sexual assault was directed at him by the writer Jenny Lumet.

Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'

Former NBC TV host Matt Lauer says,"Repairing the damage will take a lot of time and soul searching," after he was fired over allegations of sexual misconduct. He's seen here arriving at Rio de Janeiro International Airport for the 2016 Olympics last year. Patrick Semansky/AP hide caption

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The Two-Way

Fired 'Today' Host Matt Lauer Responds, Promises 'Soul-Searching'

NBC fired Matt Lauer as Variety was preparing a story in which several women detailed their allegations against the powerful TV host.

Politics

Graduate Students Across The Country Protest GOP Tax Plan

To help pay for more than $1 trillion in tax cuts for U.S. corporations, the House version of the plan would end the tax break graduate students get on the value of their tuition waivers.

Graduate Students Across The Country Protest GOP Tax Plan

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