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NPR's Jamie Tarabay in Baghdad. | npr's jamie tarabay in | NPR's Jamie Tarabay in | npr's jamie tarabay in baghdad. |
This is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Chadwick. | this is day. to day i'm alex | This is DAY TO DAY I'm Alex | this is day to day. i'm alex chadwick. |
At the Supreme Court today, a major setback for the Bush administration's effort to fight white-collar crime. The justices unanimously reversed the conviction of the Arthur Andersen Company. The accounting firm collapsed in 2002 after it was found guilty of destroying documents related to the Enro... | at the supreme court today a major setback for the bush administration's effort to. fight white-collar crime the. justices unanimously reversed the conviction of the arthur andersen company the accounting firm collapsed in 2002 after it, was found guilty of destroying documents related to the enro... | At the Supreme Court today a major setback, for the Bush administration's effort to fight white-collar crime, The justices unanimously reversed the conviction of the, Arthur Andersen Company The accounting firm collapsed in 2002 after it was found. guilty of destroying; documents related to the En... | at the supreme court today, a major setback for the bush administration's effort to fight white-collar crime. the justices unanimously reversed the conviction of the arthur andersen company. the accounting firm collapsed in 2002 after it was found guilty of destroying documents related to the enro... |
Early next year, top Enron executives are scheduled to go on trial for defrauding the public and lying to prosecutors. But Arthur Andersen was not charged with defrauding anyone or obstructing justice. Those charges would have required proof that the company knew it was committing a crime. Instea... | early next year top enron executives are scheduled to go on trial for defrauding the public and lying to, prosecutors but arthur. andersen was not charged with defrauding anyone or obstructing justice those charges would have required proof that the company knew it was committing a crime instead ... | Early next year top Enron executives are scheduled to go on trial for defrauding the public and lying to prosecutors But Arthur Andersen was not charged with defrauding anyone or obstructing justice Those, charges would have required proof that the company knew it was committing a crime Instead. ... | early next year, top enron executives are scheduled to go on trial for defrauding the public and lying to prosecutors. but arthur andersen was not charged with defrauding anyone or obstructing justice. those charges would have required proof that the company knew it was committing a crime. instea... |
At trial, the government claimed that Andersen engaged in massive document destruction to impede what the company conceded was a likely investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission. But Andersen said it merely reminded employees to follow the company's established document retention and ... | at trial the government claimed that andersen engaged in massive document destruction, to impede, what the company conceded was, a likely investigation by the securities and exchange commission but andersen said it merely, reminded employees to follow the company's established document retention an... | At trial the government claimed that Andersen engaged in massive document destruction to impede what the company conceded was a. likely investigation by the Securities and Exchange Commission But. Andersen said it merely reminded employees to follow the company's established document retention, and... | at trial, the government claimed that andersen engaged in massive document destruction to impede what the company conceded was a likely investigation by the securities and exchange commission. but andersen said it merely reminded employees to follow the company's established document retention and ... |
It still took the jury 10 days of deliberation to convict, and today the Supreme Court struck down that conviction because the high court said the jury instructions were wrong. Writing for the unanimous court, Chief Justice William Rehnquist said that, `Federal law requires consciousness of wrongdo... | it still took the jury 10 days of, deliberation to convict and today the. supreme court struck, down, that conviction because the high court said the jury instructions were wrong writing for the unanimous court chief justice william rehnquist said that `federal law requires consciousness of wrongdo... | It. still took the jury 10 days of, deliberation to; convict and today the Supreme Court struck down that. conviction because the high court; said the jury instructions were wrong Writing for the unanimous court Chief Justice William Rehnquist said that `Federal law requires consciousness of. wrong... | it still took the jury 10 days of deliberation to convict, and today the supreme court struck down that conviction because the high court said the jury instructions were wrong. writing for the unanimous court, chief justice william rehnquist said that, `federal law requires consciousness of wrongdo... |
`Moreover,' said the court, `document retention policies which are created in part to keep certain information from getting into the hands of others, including the government, are common, and instruction by managers to comply with these policies are legal.' That language will be a profound relief t... | `moreover' said the court `document retention policies which are created in part to. keep certain information from getting into the hands of others including. the government are common and instruction by managers to comply with these policies are. legal' that language will be a profound relief to t... | `Moreover' said the court `document retention policies which are created in part to keep certain information from getting into, the hands of others including the government are common and instruction by managers to comply, with these policies are legal' That language will be, a profound relief to t... | `moreover,' said the court, `document retention policies which are created in part to keep certain information from getting into the hands of others, including the government, are common, and instruction by managers to comply with these policies are legal.' that language will be a profound relief t... |
Today's opinion came just 34 days after the case was argued, a remarkably speedy resolution. William Mateja, who formerly served as senior counsel for the attorney general on white-collar crime, supervised the Andersen appeal. He was candid about the loss in a case he called the poster child for wh... | today's opinion came just 34 days after the case was argued a remarkably speedy resolution william mateja, who formerly served as, senior counsel for the attorney general on. white-collar crime supervised the andersen, appeal, he was candid about the loss in a case he called the poster child for wh... | Today's opinion came just 34 days after the case was argued a, remarkably speedy resolution William Mateja. who formerly served as senior counsel for the. attorney general on white-collar crime supervised the Andersen appeal He was candid about the loss in a, case he called the poster child for whi... | today's opinion came just 34 days after the case was argued, a remarkably speedy resolution. william mateja, who formerly served as senior counsel for the attorney general on white-collar crime, supervised the andersen appeal. he was candid about the loss in a case he called the poster child for wh... |
It's extremely embarrassing, but as a practical matter, I will tell you I don't think it's going to dampen the ability of the government to get convictions in similar cases. | it's extremely embarrassing but as a practical matter i will tell you i don't think it's going to dampen the ability of the government to get convictions in similar | It's extremely embarrassing. but as a practical matter I will tell you I don't think it's going to dampen the ability of the government to get convictions. in similar | it's extremely embarrassing, but as a practical matter, i will tell you i don't think it's going to dampen the ability of the government to get convictions in similar cases. |
Some of the problems the government faced in the Andersen prosecution, said Mateja, have been fixed with a new federal law passed in the aftermath of the Enron scandal. Just how that law will be affected by today's ruling is unclear. As for the Andersen case, while the Justice Department said toda... | some of the problems the government faced in the andersen prosecution said mateja have been fixed, with a new federal law, passed; in; the aftermath of the; enron scandal just how that law will be affected by today's. ruling is, unclear as for the. andersen case while the justice department said t... | Some of the problems the government faced in the Andersen prosecution said Mateja have been fixed with a new federal law passed in the aftermath, of the. Enron scandal Just how that. law will be affected, by today's ruling. is unclear As for the Andersen case while the. Justice Department said tod... | some of the problems the government faced in the andersen prosecution, said mateja, have been fixed with a new federal law passed in the aftermath of the enron scandal. just how that law will be affected by today's ruling is unclear. as for the andersen case, while the justice department said toda... |
I think that would just add more insult to injury because obviously there's nothing left of Arthur Andersen, and to spend the taxpayers' money on another prosecution would be just--defy common sense. | i think that would just add more insult to injury, because obviously there's nothing; left of arthur andersen and to spend the taxpayers' money on another prosecution would be just--defy common | I think that would just add more insult to injury because obviously there's nothing left of Arthur Andersen and to spend the taxpayers' money on another prosecution would be just--defy common | i think that would just add more insult to injury because obviously there's nothing left of arthur andersen, and to spend the taxpayers' money on another prosecution would be just--defy common sense. |
Rusty Hardin is the lawyer who represented Andersen at trial. | rusty hardin is the lawyer who represented andersen at | Rusty Hardin is the. lawyer who represented Andersen at. | rusty hardin is the lawyer who represented andersen at trial. |
There are 28,000 statewide employees, 85,000 worldwide, who can now go to bed knowing that the Supreme Court said they didn't get a fair trial in deciding whether their company committed a crime. So it's a vindication for them. | there are 28,000 statewide employees 85,000 worldwide who can now go. to bed knowing, that the supreme court, said they didn't get a fair trial in deciding whether their. company committed a crime so it's a vindication for | There are 28,000 statewide employees 85,000 worldwide who can now go to bed knowing that, the Supreme Court said they didn't get a fair, trial in deciding whether their company committed a crime So it's a, vindication, for | there are 28,000 statewide employees, 85,000 worldwide, who can now go to bed knowing that the supreme court said they didn't get a fair trial in deciding whether their company committed a crime. so it's a vindication for them. |
But for many, today's ruling amounted to voiding a death sentence after the accused has been executed. Stephen Bokat is vice president and general counsel of the US Chamber of Commerce. | but for many today's ruling amounted to voiding a death sentence after the accused has been executed stephen bokat is vice president and general counsel of, the us chamber of | But, for many today's ruling amounted to voiding a death sentence after, the accused has been executed Stephen Bokat is vice president and general counsel of the US Chamber of | but for many, today's ruling amounted to voiding a death sentence after the accused has been executed. stephen bokat is vice president and general counsel of the us chamber of commerce. |
Arthur Andersen is dead. They were killed by the government. This started the fall of a house of cards when the government brought this prosecution. | arthur andersen is dead they were. killed by the government this started the. fall, of a house of cards when the government brought this | Arthur Andersen is dead They were killed by the government This started the. fall, of a house of cards when the government brought this | arthur andersen is dead. they were killed by the government. this started the fall of a house of cards when the government brought this prosecution. |
Said Bokat, `There is no putting the company back together now.' | said bokat, `there is no putting the company back together, | Said Bokat. `There is no putting the company back together | said bokat, `there is no putting the company back together now.' |
The really sad thing here is that well more than 20,000 people lost their jobs, a fine company is no longer in existence, and there is no remedy. There is no cure. | the. really sad thing here is that well more than 20,000 people lost their jobs a fine company is no longer in existence and, there is no remedy there is no | The really sad thing here, is that well more than. 20,000 people lost their jobs a fine company is no longer in existence and there is no remedy There; is no | the really sad thing here is that well more than 20,000 people lost their jobs, a fine company is no longer in existence, and there is no remedy. there is no cure. |
Nina Totenberg, NPR News, Washington. | nina totenberg npr news | Nina Totenberg NPR News | nina totenberg, npr news, washington. |
The average age of a farmer in the U.S. is 58. That number has been steadily creeping upward for more than 30 years. But in certain parts of the country, the trend is reversing. Maine is one of those places. As Jennifer Mitchell of Maine Public Radio reports, small farms may be getting big again, and there's a new crop... | the. average age of a farmer in the u.s is 58. that number has been, steadily creeping upward, for more than 30 years but in certain parts of. the country the trend is, reversing maine. is one of those places as, jennifer mitchell of, maine public radio, reports, small, farms may be getting big again and there's a new ... | The, average age of a farmer in the U.S. is 58. That number has, been steadily creeping upward, for more than 30 years But in certain parts of the country the trend is reversing Maine is one of those places As Jennifer Mitchell. of Maine Public Radio reports small farms may be getting big again and there's, a new crop ... | the average age of a farmer in the u.s. is 58. that number has been steadily creeping upward for more than 30 years. but in certain parts of the country, the trend is reversing. maine is one of those places. as jennifer mitchell of maine public radio reports, small farms may be getting big again, and there's a new crop... |
It's 10 degrees. The snow is crunching underfoot on this windy hillside just a few miles from Maine's rocky mid-coast. Hairy highland cattle are munching on flakes of hay. Native Katahdin sheep are mustered in a white pool just outside the fence. Not far away, heritage chickens scuttle about a mobile poultry house that... | it's 10 degrees the snow is crunching underfoot on this windy hillside just a few, miles from maine's rocky mid-coast hairy; highland cattle are, munching on flakes. of, hay native katahdin sheep are mustered, in a white pool just outside the fence, not far away heritage. chickens scuttle about a mobile poultry house t... | It's 10 degrees The snow is crunching underfoot on this windy hillside just a few miles from Maine's rocky mid-coast Hairy highland cattle are munching on flakes of hay Native Katahdin sheep are mustered in. a white pool just outside the fence Not far. away heritage chickens scuttle. about a mobile, poultry house, that... | it's 10 degrees. the snow is crunching underfoot on this windy hillside just a few miles from maine's rocky mid-coast. hairy highland cattle are munching on flakes of hay. native katahdin sheep are mustered in a white pool just outside the fence. not far away, heritage chickens scuttle about a mobile poultry house that... |
(SOUNDBITE OF ROOSTER CROWING) | (soundbite of rooster | (SOUNDBITE OF ROOSTER | (soundbite of rooster crowing) |
Just a few years ago, if you'd told me that I was going to be a farmer, I would have probably laughed at you. | just a few years ago if you'd told me that, i was going to be a. farmer i would have probably laughed at | Just a few years ago if you'd told me, that I was going to be a farmer I would have probably laughed at | just a few years ago, if you'd told me that i was going to be a farmer, i would have probably laughed at you. |
That's Marya Gelvosa. She's 29, majored in English literature and has never lived in the country before. But she and her partner, Josh Gerritsen, a New York City photographer, have thrown all their resources into this farm where they provide a small local base of customers with beef, lamb and heritage poultry. Gerritse... | that's marya gelvosa she's 29, majored in english. literature and has never lived in the country before; but she and. her partner josh gerritsen a new york city photographer, have thrown all their resources into this farm where they provide a small local base of. customers with beef lamb and. heritage poultry gerritsen... | That's Marya, Gelvosa She's 29, majored in English literature and has never lived in the country; before But she and her partner Josh Gerritsen a New York City photographer have thrown all their resources into this farm where they, provide a small local base of customers, with beef lamb and heritage poultry Gerritsen s... | that's marya gelvosa. she's 29, majored in english literature and has never lived in the country before. but she and her partner, josh gerritsen, a new york city photographer, have thrown all their resources into this farm where they provide a small local base of customers with beef, lamb and heritage poultry. gerritse... |
Living in the city, you commute by subway, you buy your food at the supermarket, you work in a cubicle all day. You're not intimately tied to anything. | living in the city you commute by subway you buy your food, at the supermarket you work in. a cubicle, all. day. you're, not intimately. tied to | Living in the city you commute by subway you buy your food at. the. supermarket you work in a cubicle all day You're not intimately tied to, | living in the city, you commute by subway, you buy your food at the supermarket, you work in a cubicle all day. you're not intimately tied to anything. |
So you're talking about a commercial system that's a digital dossier about your innermost secrets, concerns and personal matters. And that should not be available so people can target you or, frankly, your kids. | so you're talking. about a commercial system that's a digital. dossier, about your, innermost, secrets concerns, and. personal matters and that should not be available so people can target you or frankly your. | So you're talking about a commercial, system that's a digital dossier about your innermost secrets concerns and personal matters And that should. not be available so people, can target you. or frankly your | so you're talking about a commercial system that's a digital dossier about your innermost secrets, concerns and personal matters. and that should not be available so people can target you or, frankly, your kids. |
But first, Charlie Mahtesian joins us here in Studio 3A, and thanks very much for pinch hitting today. | but first charlie mahtesian joins us, here in studio 3a and thanks very much for pinch. hitting | But, first Charlie Mahtesian joins us here in Studio 3A and thanks very. much for pinch. hitting | but first, charlie mahtesian joins us here in studio 3a, and thanks very much for pinch hitting today. |
I think they're looking for several things, and it's a very complicated thing, and one of the things that makes hip interesting is that it works psychologically on several levels. The one thing is that it is tremendous stress for us all to be under this idea that we're divided, because it's an arti... | i think they're looking for, several things and it's a very, complicated thing and one of, the things that makes hip interesting is that it works psychologically on several levels the one thing is. that it is tremendous stress for us all to be under this. idea that we're divided because it's an, ar... | I think they're looking for several. things and it's a very complicated thing and one of the. things that makes hip interesting is that it works psychologically on several levels The one, thing is that. it is tremendous stress for. us all to be under this idea that we're divided because it's an art... | i think they're looking for several things, and it's a very complicated thing, and one of the things that makes hip interesting is that it works psychologically on several levels. the one thing is that it is tremendous stress for us all to be under this idea that we're divided, because it's an arti... |
Now in America today, we're moving away from a black-white assessment of race towards this more free-for-all multicultural, and it's not as if America is in one place or the other. We're kind of in between. So how does hip function when, theoretically at least, in America, everyone is an insider a... | now in america, today we're moving away from a black-white assessment of race towards this more free-for-all multicultural and it's, not as if america is in one place or the other we're kind of in between so how does hip function when theoretically at least, in america everyone is. an insider, and... | Now in America today we're moving away from a black-white assessment of race towards this more free-for-all multicultural, and it's not as if America is in one place or, the, other. We're kind of in. between So how does hip function when theoretically at least in America everyone is, an insider an... | now in america today, we're moving away from a black-white assessment of race towards this more free-for-all multicultural, and it's not as if america is in one place or the other. we're kind of in between. so how does hip function when, theoretically at least, in america, everyone is an insider a... |
It gets much more interesting. It's no longer white people borrowing from black people, black people borrowing from white, but we have a very complicated mix of sexual identities, class identities, as well as ethnic identities, and the hip person is the person who can be fluid and comfortable movin... | it gets much more interesting it's no longer white people borrowing from black people black people borrowing from white but we have a very complicated mix of sexual identities class identities as well. as ethnic identities, and the hip person is the person who can be, fluid, and, comfortable moving... | It gets much more interesting, It's no longer white people borrowing from black people black people borrowing from white but we have, a very complicated mix of sexual identities class identities as well, as ethnic identities and the hip person is. the person who can, be fluid and comfortable moving... | it gets much more interesting. it's no longer white people borrowing from black people, black people borrowing from white, but we have a very complicated mix of sexual identities, class identities, as well as ethnic identities, and the hip person is the person who can be fluid and comfortable movin... |
Let me go through a few people with you and let me know if you think that they're hip or not hip. J. Lo. | let me go through a few people with you and let me know if you think that they're hip or not hip j | Let me go through a few people with you. and let me know if, you think that they're hip, or not hip J | let me go through a few people with you and let me know if you think that they're hip or not hip. j. lo. |
Boy, that's a tough one. J. Lo's hips are to marvel at, though. | boy that's a. tough one j lo's hips are to marvel at | Boy that's, a tough one J Lo's hips are to marvel at | boy, that's a tough one. j. lo's hips are to marvel at, though. |
Howard Stern. | howard | Howard | howard stern. |
Howard Stern, I think, is unhip. | howard stern i think is | Howard Stern I think is | howard stern, i think, is unhip. |
50 Cent. | 50 cent. | ||
50 Cent I think is pretty hip. | 50 cent i think is pretty | 50 Cent I think is, pretty | 50 cent i think is pretty hip. |
Zadie Smith. | zadie | Zadie | zadie smith. |
Zadie Smith is totally hip, the hippest character we've talked about so far. | zadie smith is. totally hip the, hippest character we've talked about so | Zadie Smith is totally hip the hippest character we've talked about so | zadie smith is totally hip, the hippest character we've talked about so far. |
Barack Obama. | barack | Barack | barack obama. |
The enthusiasm that he inspired is very much of a piece with hip. It's this love for this idea that we are not divided in the way we are often told we are. | the enthusiasm that he inspired is very much of, a piece with hip it's this love for, this idea that we, are not divided in. the way we are often told we | The enthusiasm, that he inspired is very much of. a piece with hip It's this. love for this, idea that we are not divided in the, way, we are often told we | the enthusiasm that he inspired is very much of a piece with hip. it's this love for this idea that we are not divided in the way we are often told we are. |
What about you? You've got a teen-age son. Are you hip or not hip? | what about you? you've got a teen-age. son are you hip or not | What about you? You've got a teen-age son Are you hip or not | what about you? you've got a teen-age son. are you hip or not hip? |
At the very beginning of the book, I say I make no claims for myself. It's sort of like that old joke. You know, those who can do, do, and those who can't, teach, and those who can't teach write a book about it. | at the very beginning of the book i say i make no claims for myself it's sort of like that old, joke you know, those who can do. do and those who can't teach and those who can't teach write a book about | At the very beginning; of the; book I say I make no claims for myself It's. sort of like that, old joke, You know those who can do do and. those who can't teach and those who can't teach write a book about | at the very beginning of the book, i say i make no claims for myself. it's sort of like that old joke. you know, those who can do, do, and those who can't, teach, and those who can't teach write a book about it. |
All right. Well, John Leland is the author of "Hip: The History." Thank you for joining us. | all right. well john leland is the, author. of "hip: the history" thank you for joining | All right Well John Leland is the author of "Hip: The, History" Thank you for joining | all right. well, john leland is the author of "hip: the history." thank you for joining us. |
Thanks. | thanks. | ||
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From the studios of NPR West, this is DAY TO DAY. I'm Alex Chadwick. | from the studios of npr west this is day to; day. i'm alex | From the studios, of NPR West this is DAY TO DAY I'm Alex | from the studios of npr west, this is day to day. i'm alex chadwick. |
And I'm Madeleine Brand. We're following the big news story of the day. President Bush's unannounced visit to Baghdad and his meeting with Iraq's new prime minister. | and i'm madeleine brand we're following the big news story. of the day president bush's unannounced visit to baghdad and his meeting. with iraq's new prime, | And I'm Madeleine Brand, We're following the big news story of, the day President Bush's. unannounced visit to, Baghdad and. his meeting with Iraq's new prime | and i'm madeleine brand. we're following the big news story of the day. president bush's unannounced visit to baghdad and his meeting with iraq's new prime minister. |
President GEORGE W. BUSH: I have come to not only look you in the eye, I've also come to tell you that when America gives its word, it'll keep its word. And it's in our interests that Iraq succeed. | president george w bush: i have come to not only look you in the eye i've, also come to tell you that when america gives its word it'll keep its word and it's. in our interests that iraq | President GEORGE W BUSH: I have come to not only look you in the eye I've also come to tell you that, when America gives its word it'll keep its word And it's in, our interests that, Iraq | president george w. bush: i have come to not only look you in the eye, i've also come to tell you that when america gives its word, it'll keep its word. and it's in our interests that iraq succeed. |
In a few minutes, we'll have reaction to the President's visit from Capitol Hill, Senator Edward Kennedy on setting a deadline for pulling troops out of Iraq and on a controversial presidential appointment. | in a few minutes we'll have reaction to, the president's visit from capitol hill senator edward kennedy on setting a deadline for pulling troops out of iraq and on, a controversial presidential | In a few minutes we'll have reaction. to the President's visit from Capitol Hill Senator Edward Kennedy on setting a deadline for pulling troops out. of Iraq and on a controversial; presidential | in a few minutes, we'll have reaction to the president's visit from capitol hill, senator edward kennedy on setting a deadline for pulling troops out of iraq and on a controversial presidential appointment. |
Also the President's trip comes just one day before a security crackdown scheduled in Baghdad, a joint effort between U.S. and Iraqi forces. We'll hear more about that later in the program. | also the president's trip comes just one day before a security crackdown; scheduled in baghdad a joint effort between u.s and iraqi forces we'll hear more about that later in the | Also the; President's trip comes just one day before, a security crackdown scheduled in Baghdad a joint effort between U.S and Iraqi forces. We'll hear more about that. later in the | also the president's trip comes just one day before a security crackdown scheduled in baghdad, a joint effort between u.s. and iraqi forces. we'll hear more about that later in the program. |
First, though, the details of Mr. Bush's announced visit. I spoke earlier with NPR's Jamie Tarabay in Baghdad. | first though the details of mr bush's announced visit. i spoke earlier with npr's jamie tarabay in | First though the details of Mr Bush's announced visit I spoke earlier with NPR's Jamie Tarabay in | first, though, the details of mr. bush's announced visit. i spoke earlier with npr's jamie tarabay in baghdad. |
Prime Minister Nouri al-Malaki was only told about five minutes earlier that he had a special guest and then in walked George Bush with U.S. Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and General George Casey, who's the top U.S. military commander in Iraq. | prime minister nouri al-malaki, was only told about five minutes earlier that he had a special guest and. then in walked george. bush with. u.s ambassador zalmay khalilzad and general george casey who's the top u.s military commander in | Prime Minister Nouri al-Malaki was only told, about five minutes earlier that he. had a special guest and. then. in walked George Bush. with U.S, Ambassador Zalmay Khalilzad and, General George Casey who's the top U.S military commander in | prime minister nouri al-malaki was only told about five minutes earlier that he had a special guest and then in walked george bush with u.s. ambassador zalmay khalilzad and general george casey, who's the top u.s. military commander in iraq. |
President Bush arrived today in just over about 100-degree heat here at the airport in Baghdad and took a helicopter to the Green Zone and met Malaki there in the temporary U.S. embassy headquarters. | president bush arrived today in just over. about 100-degree heat here at the, airport in baghdad and took, a helicopter to the green, zone and met malaki there in the temporary u.s embassy, | President. Bush arrived today in just over about, 100-degree heat here at the airport, in Baghdad and took a helicopter to the Green Zone and met Malaki there in the temporary U.S, embassy | president bush arrived today in just over about 100-degree heat here at the airport in baghdad and took a helicopter to the green zone and met malaki there in the temporary u.s. embassy headquarters. |
And what did they discuss? | and what did they | And. what did they. | and what did they discuss? |
George Bush came to tell Nouri al-Malaki that he had his support and that he was very impressed with his strategy and the cabinet that he put together and it looked like this new government truly represented Iraq. | george, bush came to tell nouri al-malaki that he had his support. and that he was, very, impressed with his strategy, and the cabinet that he put together and it looked like this new government truly represented | George. Bush came to tell Nouri al-Malaki that he had his support and that he was very impressed with his strategy and the cabinet that he put together and it looked like this new government. truly represented | george bush came to tell nouri al-malaki that he had his support and that he was very impressed with his strategy and the cabinet that he put together and it looked like this new government truly represented iraq. |
And there had been talk of a big videoconference today, a hook-up between Prime Minister Al-Malaki and President Bush, Baghdad to Camp David. But President Bush arrived in person. What is the significance of his in-person visit? | and. there had been talk of, a big videoconference today a hook-up between, prime minister al-malaki and. president bush baghdad to camp david but president bush arrived in. person what is the significance of his, in-person | And there had been; talk. of a big, videoconference today a. hook-up between Prime Minister Al-Malaki and President Bush Baghdad; to Camp David But President Bush arrived in person, What is the significance of his in-person. | and there had been talk of a big videoconference today, a hook-up between prime minister al-malaki and president bush, baghdad to camp david. but president bush arrived in person. what is the significance of his in-person visit? |
Well, that videoconference is actually still going. Except instead of being on the other side on the screen, President Bush is sitting right next to Prime Minister Malaki. And we've actually seen footage of President Bush and Prime Minister Malaki on one screen and President Bush's war council, his Vice President and n... | well that videoconference. is actually still. going except, instead, of. being on the other side on the screen president bush is sitting right next to prime minister malaki and we've actually seen footage of president bush and prime minister malaki on one. screen and president bush's war council his. vice president and... | Well that videoconference is actually still going Except instead of being on the other side on the screen President Bush is sitting right next to Prime Minister Malaki And, we've actually seen. footage of President Bush and Prime Minister Malaki on one screen and President. Bush's war council his Vice President, and na... | well, that videoconference is actually still going. except instead of being on the other side on the screen, president bush is sitting right next to prime minister malaki. and we've actually seen footage of president bush and prime minister malaki on one screen and president bush's war council, his vice president and n... |
For him to come here himself is a huge statement of support. You know, it's only his second time to Iraq in the three years since the U.S. invasion. And to come in person at this time when Malaki has just had this, he just finished putting his government together, is a very strong show of support from the U.S. to Iraq ... | for him to come here himself is a huge; statement of support you know it's only his second time to iraq in the three years. since the u.s invasion and to come in person at this time when malaki has just had this he just finished putting his government together is a very strong show; of support from the u.s to iraq and ... | For him to come here himself; is a huge statement of support. You know it's only his second time to Iraq in. the three years since the U.S, invasion And to come in, person at this. time when Malaki has just had. this he, just finished putting his government together is a very strong show, of support from the U.S to Ira... | for him to come here himself is a huge statement of support. you know, it's only his second time to iraq in the three years since the u.s. invasion. and to come in person at this time when malaki has just had this, he just finished putting his government together, is a very strong show of support from the u.s. to iraq ... |
And this new Iraqi prime minister is expected to impose a major security crackdown in Baghdad. What can you tell us about that? | and, this new iraqi prime minister is expected to impose a major security crackdown in baghdad what can you tell us. about | And this, new Iraqi prime minister is expected to impose a, major security crackdown, in Baghdad What can you tell us about | and this new iraqi prime minister is expected to impose a major security crackdown in baghdad. what can you tell us about that? |
We understand that it's just going to be a huge effort. Tens of thousands of Iraqi police and Iraqi army going to be working together. Mobile checkpoints, bans on anyone who is carrying a weapon and doesn't have a license to do so. | we understand that it's just going to be a; huge effort tens of thousands, of iraqi police and iraqi, army going, to be working together mobile checkpoints, bans on anyone who is, carrying a weapon and doesn't have a license to. do | We understand that it's, just going to be, a huge effort, Tens of thousands of Iraqi police and Iraqi army going to be working together Mobile checkpoints, bans on. anyone who is carrying, a weapon and doesn't have a license to do | we understand that it's just going to be a huge effort. tens of thousands of iraqi police and iraqi army going to be working together. mobile checkpoints, bans on anyone who is carrying a weapon and doesn't have a license to do so. |
We understand that there are going to be neighborhoods in Baghdad that are labeled, you know, hot areas that many people go into that are going to be surrounded, possible house raids. | we understand, that there are going to be, neighborhoods in baghdad that are labeled you. know hot areas that many people go into. that are going to be surrounded possible house | We understand that there are going to be neighborhoods, in Baghdad that are labeled you know hot. areas that many people go into; that, are going to. be surrounded possible, house, | we understand that there are going to be neighborhoods in baghdad that are labeled, you know, hot areas that many people go into that are going to be surrounded, possible house raids. |
And this is going to be the first time, I guess, for a really concerted effort to restore security to the capital. The stakes for Prime Minister Malaki are huge. He's made it his mandate to restore security, particularly to Baghdad. It's the center of the country. It's the center, it's the seat of the government. | and this is going to be the first time i guess for a really. concerted, effort to restore security to the capital the stakes for prime minister malaki are huge he's made it his mandate. to restore security particularly to baghdad it's the center of the. country it's, the center it's the seat of the | And this is going to be the first time, I guess for; a, really concerted effort to restore security to the capital The stakes for Prime Minister Malaki are huge He's made it his mandate. to restore security particularly to Baghdad It's the, center of the country It's the center it's the seat of the. | and this is going to be the first time, i guess, for a really concerted effort to restore security to the capital. the stakes for prime minister malaki are huge. he's made it his mandate to restore security, particularly to baghdad. it's the center of the country. it's the center, it's the seat of the government. |
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Our first story today has to do with a fast-growing kind of tech crime. Identity thieves are using stolen names and Social Security numbers to file fake tax returns. And here's reason enough to get on with your return, in case you were thinking of waiting until April. These thieves falsify wage and withholding informat... | our first story today has to do with a fast-growing, kind of, tech crime identity thieves are using stolen names and social security numbers to file fake tax, returns and here's reason enough to get. on with. your return in case you were thinking of waiting until april, these thieves falsify wage and withholding inform... | Our first story; today has to do with a fast-growing kind of tech crime Identity thieves are using stolen names; and Social Security numbers to file fake tax returns And here's reason enough, to get on with your return in case you were. thinking of waiting until April These thieves falsify wage and, withholding informa... | our first story today has to do with a fast-growing kind of tech crime. identity thieves are using stolen names and social security numbers to file fake tax returns. and here's reason enough to get on with your return, in case you were thinking of waiting until april. these thieves falsify wage and withholding informat... |
NPR's Dan Bobkoff reports. | npr's dan bobkoff | NPR's Dan Bobkoff | npr's dan bobkoff reports. |
Most taxpayers don't have any idea something is wrong until they hit the send button on their taxes and get an error message. | most taxpayers don't have any idea something is wrong until they hit the send button on their taxes and get an error | Most taxpayers don't have any idea something. is wrong. until they hit the send, button, on, their taxes and get an error | most taxpayers don't have any idea something is wrong until they hit the send button on their taxes and get an error message. |
I was told somebody had already filed a return using my name and my Social Security number. | i was. told somebody had already filed a return using my name and my. social security | I was told somebody had already filed a return using my name and my Social. Security | i was told somebody had already filed a return using my name and my social security number. |
Last year, it happened to Todd Macy, a banker from Marin County, California. | last year it, happened to todd macy a banker from marin county | Last year it happened to Todd Macy a banker, from Marin County | last year, it happened to todd macy, a banker from marin county, california. |
I was shocked and I felt like I was a victim. | i, was shocked and i, felt like i was a | I was shocked and, I felt. like I was, a | i was shocked and i felt like i was a victim. |
A few hundred miles south in Bakersfield, teacher Joyce Hood wondered what happened to her refund. | a, few hundred miles south in bakersfield teacher joyce hood wondered what happened, to her | A few hundred miles south in Bakersfield teacher Joyce Hood wondered what happened to her | a few hundred miles south in bakersfield, teacher joyce hood wondered what happened to her refund. |
I just figured something was wrong with their system. | i just figured something was, wrong with their | I just figured something was wrong with their | i just figured something was wrong with their system. |
(LAUGHTER) | (laughter) | ||
But someone had filed a return in her husband's name, using his Social Security number. The identity thief likely falsified earnings and made off with thousands of dollars from the Treasury. | but someone had filed a return in her husband's name using his social security number the identity thief likely, falsified earnings. and made off with thousands of dollars from the | But someone had filed a, return in her husband's name using, his Social Security number The identity thief likely falsified earnings and made. off with thousands of dollars from the | but someone had filed a return in her husband's name, using his social security number. the identity thief likely falsified earnings and made off with thousands of dollars from the treasury. |
Nina Olson is the National Taxpayer Advocate, kind of the internal watchdog at the IRS. People go to her when they have a problem with their returns. How big a problem is tax refund fraud? This big... | nina olson is the national taxpayer advocate kind of the internal watchdog at the irs people go to her when they have a problem with their, returns how big a problem is tax refund fraud? this | Nina Olson is the; National Taxpayer Advocate kind of the internal watchdog at the IRS People go to her when they have a, problem, with their returns, How big a problem is tax refund fraud? This, | nina olson is the national taxpayer advocate, kind of the internal watchdog at the irs. people go to her when they have a problem with their returns. how big a problem is tax refund fraud? this big... |
Our cases have increased by about 650 percent since 2008. | our cases have increased by about 650 percent since | Our cases have increased by about 650 percent since | our cases have increased by about 650 percent since 2008. |
The IRS itself says the number of cases has doubled each year in recent years. And a lot of the fraud is coming out of south Florida. Fredo Ferrer is the U.S. attorney there. | the irs itself says the number of cases has doubled each year in recent years and a lot of the, fraud is coming out of south florida. fredo ferrer is the u.s attorney | The IRS itself. says the number of cases has doubled each year in recent years And. a lot of the, fraud is coming out of south Florida Fredo Ferrer is the U.S attorney | the irs itself says the number of cases has doubled each year in recent years. and a lot of the fraud is coming out of south florida. fredo ferrer is the u.s. attorney there. |
It catches on like fire. It spreads like a virus. Friends tell their friends. | it catches on like fire it; spreads like a virus friends tell their | It catches on like fire It spreads like a virus Friends tell their | it catches on like fire. it spreads like a virus. friends tell their friends. |
He calls it an epidemic. Fraudsters come from all walks of life: hospital workers, former Marines, white-collar professionals, and former gang members who've switched from street violence to tax fraud. | he calls it an epidemic fraudsters come from all walks of life: hospital workers former marines white-collar professionals and former gang, members who've switched from street violence to tax | He calls it an epidemic Fraudsters come from all walks of life: hospital workers, former Marines white-collar professionals and, former gang members who've switched from; street violence. to tax | he calls it an epidemic. fraudsters come from all walks of life: hospital workers, former marines, white-collar professionals, and former gang members who've switched from street violence to tax fraud. |
I'm seeing, from a lot of the local police departments in south Florida, that the violence in their communities is being substituted now for stolen identity tax refund fraud. | i'm seeing, from a lot, of the local police, departments in south florida that the violence in their communities is being substituted now for stolen identity tax refund | I'm seeing from a lot of the, local police departments in south Florida that the. violence in their communities is being substituted now for stolen identity tax refund | i'm seeing, from a lot of the local police departments in south florida, that the violence in their communities is being substituted now for stolen identity tax refund fraud. |
And, the victims are as diverse as the perpetrators - rich, poor, young, old, alive and dead. Ferrer says a Social Security number attached to a name now sells on the street for as much as a thousand bucks. Scammers think they can get far more than that from a fraudulent refund. | and the. victims are as diverse as the perpetrators - rich poor young; old. alive and dead ferrer says a social security number attached to a name now sells on the street for as much as a thousand bucks, scammers think they. can get far more than that. from a fraudulent | And the victims are as diverse as the perpetrators - rich poor, young old alive and dead Ferrer says a Social. Security number attached to a name now sells on, the street for as much. as a thousand bucks Scammers, think they, can get far more than that. from. a fraudulent | and, the victims are as diverse as the perpetrators - rich, poor, young, old, alive and dead. ferrer says a social security number attached to a name now sells on the street for as much as a thousand bucks. scammers think they can get far more than that from a fraudulent refund. |
For the victims, it means aggravation and long waits for a refund that's rightfully theirs. | for the victims it means aggravation and long waits for a refund that's rightfully | For the victims it means aggravation and long waits for a refund that's, rightfully | for the victims, it means aggravation and long waits for a refund that's rightfully theirs. |
Joyce Hood, the teacher in Bakersfield, says she spent hours at the IRS office. They told her it could take up to a year to get her refund. | joyce hood the teacher in bakersfield, says she spent, hours at the irs office they, told her it could take up. to a year to get her | Joyce Hood the teacher in Bakersfield, says she spent. hours at, the IRS office They told her it could take up to a year to get her | joyce hood, the teacher in bakersfield, says she spent hours at the irs office. they told her it could take up to a year to get her refund. |
And I just looked at them and I said, well, I can't. I really need this money. You know, I have a daughter starting college. | and i just looked at them and i said well i can't i really need this. money you know i have a daughter starting | And I just looked at them and I said well I can't I really need this money You know I have a daughter starting | and i just looked at them and i said, well, i can't. i really need this money. you know, i have a daughter starting college. |
As she waited, she paid part of daughter's tuition with a credit card, racking up interest charges until the refund finally came last fall. | as she waited she paid part of daughter's, tuition with a credit card racking up interest charges until the refund finally came last, | As she waited she paid part of daughter's tuition with a credit card. racking up interest charges until the refund finally came last | as she waited, she paid part of daughter's tuition with a credit card, racking up interest charges until the refund finally came last fall. |
So what's the Internal Revenue Service doing about all this? I asked the tax man himself. Steve Miller is its acting commissioner. He says the IRS has stopped 5 million attempts to get fraudulent refunds, saving taxpayers $20 billion. And he says it's using more aggressive screening technology to try to weed out the sc... | so what's the internal revenue. service doing, about all this? i, asked the tax man himself steve miller. is its acting commissioner he, says the irs has stopped 5 million attempts to get fraudulent refunds saving taxpayers $20 billion and he, says it's using more aggressive screening technology to try to weed. out the... | So what's the Internal, Revenue Service doing. about all this? I asked the tax man himself Steve Miller, is its acting commissioner He says the IRS has stopped 5 million attempts to get fraudulent refunds saving taxpayers $20 billion And he says it's using more aggressive screening technology. to try to weed out the sc... | so what's the internal revenue service doing about all this? i asked the tax man himself. steve miller is its acting commissioner. he says the irs has stopped 5 million attempts to get fraudulent refunds, saving taxpayers $20 billion. and he says it's using more aggressive screening technology to try to weed out the sc... |
So, all I can tell you is that we have at least double the number of filters that we have. The filters working very well. | so all i can tell you is that we have. at least, double the number of filters that, we have the filters working very | So all I can tell you is that we have at least double the number of filters that, we have The filters working, very | so, all i can tell you is that we have at least double the number of filters that we have. the filters working very well. |
And, the IRS says it took action last month against nearly 400 people suspected of refund tax fraud. Miller says the agency is working on its online security and better ways to identify the real filer. | and the, irs says it took action last month against nearly 400 people suspected of refund tax fraud miller says the. agency is. working on its online security, and better ways to identify the real | And the IRS says it took action last month; against nearly. 400 people suspected of refund tax. fraud Miller says the agency is working on its online security and better ways to identify the real | and, the irs says it took action last month against nearly 400 people suspected of refund tax fraud. miller says the agency is working on its online security and better ways to identify the real filer. |
So I think we'll get there. | so i think we'll get | So I think we'll get | so i think we'll get there. |
But critics say the IRS could do more. Last year, a Treasury official estimated refund fraud could cost the government $21 billion over the next five years. | but critics say the, irs could, do more last, year a treasury official estimated refund fraud could. cost the government. $21 billion over the next five | But, critics say the IRS could do more, Last year a Treasury official estimated refund fraud. could cost the government $21 billion over the next five | but critics say the irs could do more. last year, a treasury official estimated refund fraud could cost the government $21 billion over the next five years. |
And the IRS has some work to do to get its computer systems talking to each other. Todd Macy, the banker, says someone used his Social Security number last February. But when he filed an extension in April, there was no warning. It wasn't until October that he discovered the fraud. Now, he's still waiting for his refun... | and the irs has some work to do to get its. computer systems talking to each other todd macy the banker says someone used his social security; number. last february but when he filed an extension in april there was no warning it wasn't until. october that he discovered the fraud now he's still waiting for, his | And, the IRS has some work to do to get its. computer systems talking to each other Todd Macy the banker says someone. used his Social, Security number last February But when he filed an extension in April there was no warning It wasn't until October that he discovered the fraud Now he's still, waiting for his | and the irs has some work to do to get its computer systems talking to each other. todd macy, the banker, says someone used his social security number last february. but when he filed an extension in april, there was no warning. it wasn't until october that he discovered the fraud. now, he's still waiting for his refun... |
And I probably won't see that refund for, I'm told, at least six months to a year. | and i probably won't see that refund for i'm, told at least six months to a | And. I probably won't see that refund for, I'm told at least. six months to, a | and i probably won't see that refund for, i'm told, at least six months to a year. |
He's not alone. Even some IRS workers have been victims of refund fraud. | he's not alone even some irs workers have been victims of refund | He's not alone Even some IRS workers have been victims of refund | he's not alone. even some irs workers have been victims of refund fraud. |
Dan Bobkoff, NPR News, New York. | dan bobkoff npr news new | Dan Bobkoff NPR News New | dan bobkoff, npr news, new york. |
This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Melissa Block. | this is all things considered. from npr news i'm, melissa. | This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News I'm Melissa | this is all things considered from npr news. i'm melissa block. |
And I'm Audie Cornish. | and i'm. audie | And I'm, Audie | and i'm audie cornish. |
In Egypt today, violence erupted at a soccer game in the northern city of Port Said. At least 73 people are dead. Egyptian officials say a thousand more were wounded, most with concussions and deep cuts. | in egypt today violence erupted at, a soccer game in the northern city of port said; at least 73 people. are dead egyptian officials say a thousand more were wounded most with concussions and deep | In Egypt today violence erupted at a soccer game in the northern city of Port, Said At least 73 people are dead Egyptian officials, say a thousand more were wounded most with concussions and deep | in egypt today, violence erupted at a soccer game in the northern city of port said. at least 73 people are dead. egyptian officials say a thousand more were wounded, most with concussions and deep cuts. |
As NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reports from Cairo, the incident prompted the head of Egypt's soccer federation to indefinitely postpone all future matches of its premier league. | as npr's soraya sarhaddi nelson reports from cairo the incident prompted the head of egypt's soccer federation to indefinitely postpone all future matches of its premier | As NPR's Soraya Sarhaddi Nelson reports from, Cairo the incident prompted the head of Egypt's soccer federation to. indefinitely postpone all future matches of its premier. | as npr's soraya sarhaddi nelson reports from cairo, the incident prompted the head of egypt's soccer federation to indefinitely postpone all future matches of its premier league. |
(SOUNDBITE OF RIOT) | (soundbite. of | (SOUNDBITE OF. | (soundbite of riot) |
Egyptian Alhayat TV broadcast the attack that began seconds after the final whistle was blown. Fans of the home team, Al-Masry, which won a rare victory against Egypt's top team, poured onto the field and began attacking rival players and their supporters. Some fans chased players of the rival Al-Ahly team into their d... | egyptian alhayat, tv broadcast the attack that, began seconds after the final whistle was blown fans of; the home, team al-masry, which won a rare victory against egypt's. top team poured onto, the field and began attacking rival players and their supporters some fans chased players. of the rival al-ahly team into thei... | Egyptian Alhayat TV broadcast the attack that, began seconds after the final. whistle was blown, Fans of; the home team Al-Masry which won a rare victory against, Egypt's top team poured onto the field and began attacking rival players and. their supporters Some, fans chased players of the rival. Al-Ahly team; into the... | egyptian alhayat tv broadcast the attack that began seconds after the final whistle was blown. fans of the home team, al-masry, which won a rare victory against egypt's top team, poured onto the field and began attacking rival players and their supporters. some fans chased players of the rival al-ahly team into their d... |
Al-Ahly, or the National Club of Cairo, is a perennial powerhouse in Egyptian soccer. Its matches usually draw large crowds. Al-Masry's 3-to-1 victory today over Al-Ahly was the first ever. Egypt's state prosecutor ordered an immediate investigation into the melee that officials say was the worst in Egyptian soccer his... | al-ahly; or the national club of cairo, is a perennial powerhouse in egyptian soccer its matches usually draw large; crowds al-masry's 3-to-1 victory today over al-ahly was the first ever, egypt's state prosecutor ordered an immediate investigation into the melee that officials say was the worst in egyptian soccer. his... | Al-Ahly or the National Club. of Cairo is a perennial powerhouse, in. Egyptian soccer Its. matches usually, draw large crowds Al-Masry's 3-to-1 victory today over Al-Ahly was the, first ever Egypt's state prosecutor ordered an immediate investigation into the melee that officials say. was the worst, in Egyptian, soccer... | al-ahly, or the national club of cairo, is a perennial powerhouse in egyptian soccer. its matches usually draw large crowds. al-masry's 3-to-1 victory today over al-ahly was the first ever. egypt's state prosecutor ordered an immediate investigation into the melee that officials say was the worst in egyptian soccer his... |
Ben Monterroso heads Mi Familia Vota, or My Family Votes. He insists new citizens and younger Hispanics, especially, are still excited to cast their ballots. And, while some may be apathetic at the lack of action on immigration, Monterroso says others may be motivated to vote when they see candidates demagogue the issu... | ben monterroso heads mi familia vota or my family votes he insists new citizens and younger. hispanics especially are, still excited to cast their, ballots and while some may be, apathetic at the lack of action on immigration monterroso; says others may be motivated to vote when they, see candidates demagogue, the | Ben Monterroso heads Mi, Familia, Vota or My Family Votes He insists new citizens and younger Hispanics especially are still excited to cast their ballots And while, some may be apathetic at the lack of action on immigration Monterroso says others may be motivated to vote when they see candidates demagogue the, | ben monterroso heads mi familia vota, or my family votes. he insists new citizens and younger hispanics, especially, are still excited to cast their ballots. and, while some may be apathetic at the lack of action on immigration, monterroso says others may be motivated to vote when they see candidates demagogue the issu... |
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