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Philadelphia Church Organ's Baseball Link

The ceiling of the St. Malachy Church in Philadelphia collapsed 12 years ago, damaging the 140-year-old organ. Now, a fundraiser for the organ's repair will have a baseball theme because the original builder's grandson wrote the words to Take Me out to the Ballgame. Sister Cecile Anne Reiley talks about the efforts to restore the organ.

Philadelphia Church Organ's Baseball Link

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Politics

Journalist: Obama's Post-Partisanship Out

When President Barack Obama came to office, he promised to work with both Democrats and Republicans in his policy decisions. But Slate's chief political correspondent John Dickerson says the Obama administration's attempts at post-partisanship have given way to a sharper tone with the Republicans.

Journalist: Obama's Post-Partisanship Out

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World

U.K. Reporter: British Economy Suffers U.S. Pains

President Barack Obama arrived in London Tuesday where he is to attend the meeting of the Group of 20 nations. Edmund Conway, economics editor of the Daily Telegraph, says Britain's economic conditions are very similar to that of the U.S.

U.K. Reporter: British Economy Suffers U.S. Pains

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Commerce Secretary Sounds Off On Trade, Census

Gary Locke, who was sworn in last week, tells NPR that the Obama administration will be consistent with Bush administration policies on the issue of unfair competition from a host of countries, including China. Locke also says he has been assured that the census director will report to him.

Commerce Secretary Sounds Off On Trade, Census

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Economy

Auto Analyst: Ford's Finances Precarious

Ford Motor Co. has managed to not take any federal loans and is in a dramatically different financial position than either GM or Chrysler. Maryann Keller, an independent auto analyst, says Ford may not be asking the government for bailout funds, but it is still in a precarious financial position.

Auto Analyst: Ford's Finances Precarious

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Books

Author Tells Her Story Of 'Crazy Love' And Abuse

Tell Me More parenting contributor Leslie Morgan Steiner has a happy marriage, healthy kids and a rewarding career. But many would be surprised to know that she is also a survivor of domestic violence. Steiner's first husband beat her regularly and nearly killed her.

Author Tells Her Story Of 'Crazy Love' And Abuse

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Business

CEO: Stimulus Part Of Reason Workers Rehired

The makers of energy-efficient home products have received a boost from the White House stimulus package. Bayport, Minn.-based Andersen Corp., which makes energy-efficient windows and doors, recently rehired 180 workers laid off in January. Andersen CEO Jim Humphrey says the stimulus plan was part of the reason for the decision.

CEO: Stimulus Part Of Reason Workers Rehired

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Business

Reporter Skeptical Chrysler-Fiat Deal Will Work

The Obama administration announced Monday that Chrysler must strike a deal with Italian automaker Fiat — or another manufacturer — in the next 30 days or lose its government loans. David Kiley, senior correspondent in BusinessWeek's Detroit bureau, says he's "very skeptical" Chrysler and Fiat can actually make a deal work.

Reporter Skeptical Chrysler-Fiat Deal Will Work

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Adm. Mullen On New Afghan Strategy

President Barack Obama ordered Friday an additional 4,000 troops to Afghanistan, where there are already 17,000 U.S. troops. Adm. Mike Mullen, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, offers his insight on the new strategy.

Adm. Mullen On New Afghan Strategy

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Politics

Week In Politics Examined

The week began with news of the Treasury Department's plan to buy toxic assets, and ended with news of a new strategy for Afghanistan and Pakistan. Regular political commentators E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post and Brookings Institution and David Brooks of The New York Times discuss the week.

Week In Politics Examined

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NOAA Head Jane Lubchenco On Ocean Policy

What is on the horizon for the U.S. role in ocean management? Jane Lubchenco, newly-confirmed administrator of the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), discusses her top priorities for ocean policy — from forming a National Climate Service to ending overfishing.

NOAA Head Jane Lubchenco On Ocean Policy

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Faith Matters

Pro-Lifers Granted White House Meeting

A group of pro-life leaders met this week with the White House Office of Faith and Community partnerships. Wendy Wright, of Concerned Women for America, attended the meeting. Wright is joined by Kevin Eckstrom, of Religion News Service, to discuss the recent gathering, which included talk about how to reduce abortions.

Pro-Lifers Granted White House Meeting

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Movies

James Franco: The Method Of 'Milk'

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James Franco stars in the biopic Milk as Scott Smith, the boyfriend of gay activist and politician Harvey Milk. In November, Franco talked with Terry Gross about his role in Milk and his career in acting.

James Franco: The Method Of 'Milk'

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StoryCorps

A Boy Scout's Good Deed, Thwarted By Racism

Historian John Hope Franklin, who died this week at 94, both chronicled and lived through racism in America. One of those firsthand experiences with racism came when he was a 12-year-old boy in Tulsa, Okla., in the 1920s.

A Boy Scout's Good Deed, Thwarted By Racism

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Movies

Colin Hanks: The Mentalist's Apprentice

Fresh Air

Colin Hanks currently stars in The Great Buck Howard as the assistant to a washed-up mentalist. He joins Fresh Air to talk about his role in the film and his career in acting.

Colin Hanks: The Mentalist's Apprentice

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