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That's NPR's Tom Goldman speaking to us from Roseburg, Ore. | that's npr's tom goldman speaking to us from roseburg | That's NPR's Tom Goldman speaking to us from Roseburg | that's npr's tom goldman speaking to us from roseburg, ore. |
And we'll continue tracking that story throughout this morning. | and we'll continue, tracking that story throughout this | And we'll continue; tracking that story throughout this | and we'll continue tracking that story throughout this morning. |
In South Florida, a new study shows the rate of sea level rise has tripled over the last decade. That's a particular concern in Miami Beach, where the average elevation is just over 4 feet above sea level. The rising seas raise questions about whether the resort community has a future. NPR's Greg Allen reports that lea... | in south florida a new study shows the rate of sea level rise has tripled over the last decade that's a particular concern in miami beach where. the average elevation is just over 4 feet, above sea. level the rising seas raise questions about whether the resort community has a future npr's greg allen reports that leade... | In South Florida a new study. shows the rate of sea level rise has tripled. over the last decade That's a particular concern in Miami Beach where the average elevation is just over 4 feet above sea level, The, rising seas raise questions about whether the resort community has a future NPR's Greg Allen reports that lead... | in south florida, a new study shows the rate of sea level rise has tripled over the last decade. that's a particular concern in miami beach, where the average elevation is just over 4 feet above sea level. the rising seas raise questions about whether the resort community has a future. npr's greg allen reports that lea... |
For the last few years, big road projects have made life miserable for residents in Miami Beach. The small city on a barrier island, just 7 miles long and 1 mile wide, is getting a makeover. Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine likes to show off work recently completed in the Sunset Harbor neighborhood. | for the last few years big road projects have. made, life miserable for residents in miami beach the, small city on a barrier island just 7 miles long and 1 mile wide is getting a makeover miami beach mayor. philip levine likes to show off work recently completed in the; sunset harbor | For the, last few years big, road projects have. made life miserable for residents in Miami Beach The small city on a barrier island just 7 miles long and 1 mile wide is getting a makeover Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine likes to show. off work recently completed in the Sunset Harbor | for the last few years, big road projects have made life miserable for residents in miami beach. the small city on a barrier island, just 7 miles long and 1 mile wide, is getting a makeover. miami beach mayor philip levine likes to show off work recently completed in the sunset harbor neighborhood. |
And of course, this is the western part of our city, which was the lowest area of our city, which of course was developed on muck. | and of course this is the western part of our city. which was the lowest area of our city which of course was developed on | And of course this is the western part of our city. which was the lowest area of our city which of course. was developed on | and of course, this is the western part of our city, which was the lowest area of our city, which of course was developed on muck. |
Over the last decade, flooding during high tide in this and other neighborhoods along Miami Beach's western edge has become a regular occurrence. A new study from the University of Miami confirms that the main reason for the increased flood events is sea level rise. While some elected officials, including Florida's Gov... | over the last, decade flooding during high tide in this, and other neighborhoods along miami beach's western edge has become, a regular occurrence. a new study from the university of, miami confirms that the main reason for the increased flood events. is sea level rise while some elected officials including florida's g... | Over the; last decade flooding during high tide in this and other neighborhoods along Miami Beach's western edge has become a regular occurrence A new study from the University of Miami confirms. that the main reason for the, increased flood events is sea level rise, While some elected officials including Florida's Gov... | over the last decade, flooding during high tide in this and other neighborhoods along miami beach's western edge has become a regular occurrence. a new study from the university of miami confirms that the main reason for the increased flood events is sea level rise. while some elected officials, including florida's gov... |
I think I did a campaign commercial in a kayak. | i think i did a campaign commercial in a | I; think I did a campaign commercial in a | i think i did a campaign commercial in a kayak. |
Levine took office on a pledge to build a resilient Miami Beach, one that would recognize and adapt to climate change. He holds up Sunset Harbor as a model. The patio outside a restaurant and cafe is a cozy spot that's now more than 3 feet below street level. Levine says the street was raised. | levine took office on a pledge to build a resilient miami beach one that. would recognize and adapt to climate change he holds up sunset harbor as a model. the patio outside a restaurant, and cafe is a cozy spot that's, now. more than 3 feet below street level levine says the street was | Levine took office on a pledge to build a resilient Miami Beach one that would recognize. and adapt to climate change He holds up Sunset Harbor as a model The patio, outside a restaurant and cafe is a cozy spot that's now more than 3 feet below street level Levine says the street was | levine took office on a pledge to build a resilient miami beach, one that would recognize and adapt to climate change. he holds up sunset harbor as a model. the patio outside a restaurant and cafe is a cozy spot that's now more than 3 feet below street level. levine says the street was raised. |
Literally rebuilt, raised and built higher. And of course, major pumps were installed as well. So now you have certain buildings that are lying lower, but the streets are higher. | literally rebuilt raised and built higher and of course major pumps were installed as well so now you, have certain buildings that are lying lower but the streets are | Literally rebuilt raised and built higher And of course major pumps were installed as. well So now you, have certain, buildings that are lying lower but the streets are, | literally rebuilt, raised and built higher. and of course, major pumps were installed as well. so now you have certain buildings that are lying lower, but the streets are higher. |
Until quite recently, there would have been large sea grass meadows and large oyster reefs in front of this area. And now, if you were to look out there from one of our research vessels, you'd find those almost completely gone. Even though the view on the surface looks unchanged, the view underneath the water would be ... | until quite recently there would have been large sea grass meadows; and large oyster reefs in front of. this area and now if you were, to. look out there from one of our, research vessels you'd find those almost completely gone even though the view on the surface looks unchanged the view underneath, the water would be ... | Until quite recently there would have been large sea grass meadows and large oyster reefs in front of this area And, now if you were to look out there from one. of our research vessels you'd find those almost completely gone Even though the; view on the surface looks unchanged the view. underneath the water would be ve... | until quite recently, there would have been large sea grass meadows and large oyster reefs in front of this area. and now, if you were to look out there from one of our research vessels, you'd find those almost completely gone. even though the view on the surface looks unchanged, the view underneath the water would be ... |
Miller gets a glimpse of what's going on below the bay's surface when he surveys fish. He tows a huge net behind a ship. | miller gets a glimpse of; what's; going on below the bay's surface when he. surveys fish he tows a huge net behind a | Miller gets, a glimpse of what's going on, below the bay's, surface when he surveys fish He tows a huge net behind a | miller gets a glimpse of what's going on below the bay's surface when he surveys fish. he tows a huge net behind a ship. |
In most regions of the Chesapeake Bay, when we pull the net back on board the vessel, we may find thousands of fish. | in most regions of the chesapeake bay when we pull the net back on board the vessel we may; find thousands of | In most regions of, the Chesapeake Bay when we pull the net back on, board the vessel we may find thousands of | in most regions of the chesapeake bay, when we pull the net back on board the vessel, we may find thousands of fish. |
But his haul is very different if he drags the net in the long stretch of the bay north of here that has very low oxygen in summer. | but his haul is very different if he drags. the net in the long stretch of the bay north of here that has, very low oxygen. in | But his; haul is very different if he drags the net in. the long; stretch of the. bay north of here that. has very low oxygen in | but his haul is very different if he drags the net in the long stretch of the bay north of here that has very low oxygen in summer. |
You can pull a net through that water and come up absolutely empty. And it is really quite startling to bring a net on board with no fish in it at all. | you can pull a net through that water and come up absolutely empty and it is really quite startling to bring a net on board with, no fish in it, at | You can, pull a net through that water and come up absolutely empty And. it is really quite startling to bring a, net on board with no fish in it at | you can pull a net through that water and come up absolutely empty. and it is really quite startling to bring a net on board with no fish in it at all. |
That's what's known as the dead zone. Animals and fish simply can't survive in that water and have to leave. Miller blames overfishing for nearly wiping out oysters. But he fingers nitrogen and phosphorus for his empty nets. It's not just local farms that cause the trouble. Much of the pollution comes from manure and c... | that's what's known as the dead zone. animals and fish simply can't survive in that, water and have to leave miller. blames overfishing for nearly wiping out oysters but, he fingers nitrogen and phosphorus for his empty nets it's, not, just local farms that cause the trouble. much of the pollution comes from manure and... | That's what's. known, as the dead zone Animals and fish simply can't survive in; that water and have. to leave Miller blames overfishing for. nearly wiping out oysters But he fingers nitrogen and, phosphorus for his empty nets; It's not just local farms that cause the trouble; Much, of the pollution comes from manure a... | that's what's known as the dead zone. animals and fish simply can't survive in that water and have to leave. miller blames overfishing for nearly wiping out oysters. but he fingers nitrogen and phosphorus for his empty nets. it's not just local farms that cause the trouble. much of the pollution comes from manure and c... |
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Four hundred miles from Miller's lab, these cows are mooing away at a dairy in rural Candor, New York. What happens on farms here affects the bay, even though most people here never think of their connection to the Chesapeake. Part of the reason it's been such a challenge to clean up the bay is that its watershed is ma... | four hundred miles from miller's, lab these. cows are mooing away at a dairy in rural candor new york what happens on farms here affects the bay even though most people here never. think of their, connection to the chesapeake part of the reason it's been such a challenge to, clean up the bay is that its watershed is ma... | Four hundred miles, from Miller's lab these, cows are mooing away, at a dairy in. rural Candor New York What, happens on farms here affects the bay; even though; most people here never think, of their connection to the Chesapeake Part of the reason it's. been such a challenge to clean up the bay is that its watershed i... | four hundred miles from miller's lab, these cows are mooing away at a dairy in rural candor, new york. what happens on farms here affects the bay, even though most people here never think of their connection to the chesapeake. part of the reason it's been such a challenge to clean up the bay is that its watershed is ma... |
Everything that flows from here ends up in the bay, if it flows that far. | everything. that flows from here ends up in the bay if it flows that | Everything. that. flows from here ends up in, the, bay if it. flows that | everything that flows from here ends up in the bay, if it flows that far. |
That's dairy farmer Bob Aman. | that's dairy farmer bob | That's dairy farmer Bob | that's dairy farmer bob aman. |
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The creek that flows through his property dumps into the Susquehanna River, the bay's biggest tributary. About 500 of his cows live in one huge barn and produce 15,000 gallons of manure a day. A worker shovels manure from the ends of the barn, then a machine takes over. | the creek that flows through his property dumps into the susquehanna river the bay's. biggest tributary about 500 of his cows live in one huge barn and. produce 15,000 gallons of manure, a day a worker shovels manure from the, ends of the barn then a machine takes | The. creek, that flows; through his property dumps; into the Susquehanna River the bay's biggest tributary About 500 of his cows live in one huge barn and. produce 15,000 gallons of manure, a day, A worker shovels manure from. the ends of the barn then a machine takes | the creek that flows through his property dumps into the susquehanna river, the bay's biggest tributary. about 500 of his cows live in one huge barn and produce 15,000 gallons of manure a day. a worker shovels manure from the ends of the barn, then a machine takes over. |
And the paddles take the manure to the center of the barn, then it drops through slats, and it goes to a pit where we pump it into the digester. | and the paddles take the manure to the center of the barn then it drops through slats and. it goes to a pit where we pump, it; into the | And the paddles take the manure to the center of the barn then it drops through. slats. and it goes to a pit where we. pump it into the | and the paddles take the manure to the center of the barn, then it drops through slats, and it goes to a pit where we pump it into the digester. |
That's a contraption that turns manure into gas, which Aman uses to make electricity. Aman has spent a lot of time and money trying to keep manure out of his stream. But many of his neighbors still spread manure on fields -even when they're covered with snow and can't absorb the nitrogen and phosphorus. | that's a contraption that turns manure into gas which aman uses to make electricity, aman has spent, a, lot of time and money trying to keep manure out of his stream but many of his neighbors still spread manure. on fields -even. when they're covered with snow and can't absorb the nitrogen and | That's a, contraption that turns manure into gas which Aman uses to make electricity Aman has spent a lot of time and money trying to keep manure out of his stream. But many of his neighbors still spread, manure on fields -even. when they're. covered with snow and can't, absorb the nitrogen, and | that's a contraption that turns manure into gas, which aman uses to make electricity. aman has spent a lot of time and money trying to keep manure out of his stream. but many of his neighbors still spread manure on fields -even when they're covered with snow and can't absorb the nitrogen and phosphorus. |
The federal government estimates that about 40 percent of the nitrogen and 45 percent of the phosphorus in the bay comes from agriculture. Aman says at least farmers know they're part of the problem, and they do what they can afford to do to avoid polluting. | the federal government estimates that about 40 percent of the nitrogen and 45 percent of the. phosphorus. in the bay comes from agriculture aman says at least farmers know, they're part of the problem and they do what. they can afford to do to avoid | The federal government, estimates that about 40 percent of the nitrogen and 45 percent of the phosphorus in the bay comes from agriculture Aman says at least farmers, know they're part of the problem and they; do what they can, afford to do to avoid | the federal government estimates that about 40 percent of the nitrogen and 45 percent of the phosphorus in the bay comes from agriculture. aman says at least farmers know they're part of the problem, and they do what they can afford to do to avoid polluting. |
We as farmers are getting a little tired of everybody pointing their finger at us. I think we're a little bit of a scapegoat. There's as much pollution coming from lawns and detergents. | we as farmers are getting a little tired of everybody pointing their finger at us i think we're a little bit of a scapegoat there's as much pollution coming from lawns and | We as farmers; are getting a, little tired of everybody pointing their finger at us I think we're a little bit of a scapegoat There's as much pollution coming from lawns and | we as farmers are getting a little tired of everybody pointing their finger at us. i think we're a little bit of a scapegoat. there's as much pollution coming from lawns and detergents. |
In fact, cities, towns and industrial areas send even more nitrogen and phosphorus to the bay than agriculture does. We'll have more on that tomorrow. | in fact, cities towns and industrial areas send even more nitrogen and phosphorus to. the bay. than agriculture does we'll have more on that | In fact cities towns and. industrial areas send even more nitrogen and phosphorus to the bay than agriculture does We'll have more on that | in fact, cities, towns and industrial areas send even more nitrogen and phosphorus to the bay than agriculture does. we'll have more on that tomorrow. |
Elizabeth Shogren, NPR News. | elizabeth shogren npr | Elizabeth Shogren NPR | elizabeth shogren, npr news. |
And, at every stage, life falls into predictable patterns: school semesters, spring break, summer vacation, five workdays, then the weekend. | and at every stage life falls into predictable patterns: school semesters spring break summer vacation five workdays then, the | And at every stage life, falls into predictable patterns: school semesters spring break summer vacation five workdays then the | and, at every stage, life falls into predictable patterns: school semesters, spring break, summer vacation, five workdays, then the weekend. |
Lately, commentator Leroy Sievers' life has fallen into a routine he never expected. | lately commentator leroy, sievers' life. has fallen into a routine he, never | Lately commentator Leroy Sievers' life has fallen into a routine he never | lately, commentator leroy sievers' life has fallen into a routine he never expected. |
It's the waiting that's the worst. Or maybe it's the fear of the unknown that's worse. Maybe it's all just bad. | it's the waiting that's the worst or maybe it's the fear of the, unknown that's worse maybe it's all just; | It's the waiting that's the worst Or, maybe it's the fear of the unknown that's worse. Maybe, it's all just, | it's the waiting that's the worst. or maybe it's the fear of the unknown that's worse. maybe it's all just bad. |
The life of someone who has cancer plays to a very different rhythm. You go from one cycle of chemo to the next. You don't know if it's working. It just takes on a life of its own. You get a little shortsighted counting the days until your next break. | the life of someone who has cancer plays to a very different rhythm you go from one cycle of chemo to. the. next you don't know if it's working it just takes on a, life of its own you get a. little shortsighted counting the days until your next | The life of; someone, who has cancer plays. to a very different rhythm You go, from one cycle of chemo to the next You don't know if, it's working It just takes on a life, of its own You get a little shortsighted counting the, days until, your next | the life of someone who has cancer plays to a very different rhythm. you go from one cycle of chemo to the next. you don't know if it's working. it just takes on a life of its own. you get a little shortsighted counting the days until your next break. |
In some ways, taking chemo is an act of faith. Until the doctors take a look, you just have to hope, or maybe even believe, that its working, because as unpleasant as it can be, it would be doubly unpleasant if all the nausea, all the fatigue, all of that, was for nothing, | in some ways taking chemo is an act of faith, until the doctors take a look you. just have to hope. or, maybe even believe that its working because, as unpleasant as it can be. it would be doubly unpleasant if all the nausea. all the fatigue. all of that was for, | In some ways taking chemo is an act. of faith Until the doctors take a look you just, have to hope or maybe even believe that. its working because as unpleasant as it can be it would be doubly unpleasant if all the nausea all the fatigue all of that was for | in some ways, taking chemo is an act of faith. until the doctors take a look, you just have to hope, or maybe even believe, that its working, because as unpleasant as it can be, it would be doubly unpleasant if all the nausea, all the fatigue, all of that, was for nothing, |
Now, there's a blood test for a cancer marker that you take every couple of months. When I started chemo, I had a score of 21. Then it went to 14, and then 7. Zero, of course, means no cancer. | now there's a, blood test for, a, cancer marker that you take every couple, of months when i started chemo i. had a score of 21. then it went. to 14, and then 7. zero of course means, no | Now there's a blood test for a, cancer. marker that you take every couple of months When I started chemo I had a score of, 21. Then it went to 14, and then 7. Zero. of course means no | now, there's a blood test for a cancer marker that you take every couple of months. when i started chemo, i had a score of 21. then it went to 14, and then 7. zero, of course, means no cancer. |
I was excited. The doctor's were excited. Everything seemed to be going in the right direction. Until they did the scans. No change in the tumors. That blood test can mean a lot of different things. In my case, I meant nothing. The scans are the real markers - those you have every couple of months, too. They're painles... | i was excited the doctor's were. excited; everything seemed to be going in; the right direction until they did the scans no change in the tumors that blood. test can mean a. lot of different things in my case i meant nothing; the scans are the real markers - those you have every couple of months too they're painless ex... | I was excited The doctor's were, excited Everything seemed to be going in the, right direction Until they did the scans, No change in the tumors That blood test can mean a lot of different things In my case I meant nothing The scans; are the real, markers - those you have every, couple of months too They're painless ex... | i was excited. the doctor's were excited. everything seemed to be going in the right direction. until they did the scans. no change in the tumors. that blood test can mean a lot of different things. in my case, i meant nothing. the scans are the real markers - those you have every couple of months, too. they're painles... |
Basically, you get run through a machine for a while, and then the games begin. The technicians are instructed to tell the patients nothing. A trained radiologist has to read the scans, and they don't want a technician to give the patient bad information. The official results don't come in for hours, so of course, you,... | basically you get run through a machine for, a while and then the games begin the technicians are instructed to, tell the patients; nothing a trained radiologist has to read the scans and they don't want a technician to give the patient bad information the official results don't come in for hours so of course you as th... | Basically, you get run through a machine for; a while and then the games; begin The. technicians are instructed to tell the patients nothing A trained radiologist has. to read the scans and they don't want a technician to give the, patient bad information The official results don't come in for hours, so of course you a... | basically, you get run through a machine for a while, and then the games begin. the technicians are instructed to tell the patients nothing. a trained radiologist has to read the scans, and they don't want a technician to give the patient bad information. the official results don't come in for hours, so of course, you,... |
And then, after hours that seem like days, the doctor will come to tell you what he or she saw. Again, you're desperately trying to read the clues, sort of like in a poker game, except it's a game where the other player has all the cards. The doctor knows. But other times, you try to read what ever you can from body la... | and then after hours that seem like days the doctor will come to tell you what he or she saw again you're desperately trying to read. the clues sort, of like in a poker. game except it's a game where the other. player has all the cards the doctor, knows but other times, you try to read what ever you can, from body lang... | And then after, hours that seem like days the doctor will come to tell you what he or she saw Again you're desperately trying to read the clues sort of like in a poker game except it's a game where the other player, has all the cards The doctor knows, But other times you try to read what ever you can from body language... | and then, after hours that seem like days, the doctor will come to tell you what he or she saw. again, you're desperately trying to read the clues, sort of like in a poker game, except it's a game where the other player has all the cards. the doctor knows. but other times, you try to read what ever you can from body la... |
I lived down the street. I heard it. I was - I meant to be here, but I had something else to do, so I didn't. And I heard it. | i lived; down the street, i heard it i was - i meant to be here but i had something else to, do so i didn't and i heard | I lived down the street I heard it I, was - I meant to be here. but I had something, else to do so I didn't And I, heard | i lived down the street. i heard it. i was - i meant to be here, but i had something else to do, so i didn't. and i heard it. |
The president has offered his own health care proposal, intended to bridge the differences between the House and Senate versions. He wants both chambers to vote on it within the next few weeks. A White House spokesman said Mr. Obama wouldnt be pursuing this path if he didnt think hed have the votes to win. But handicap... | the president has offered his own health. care proposal intended to bridge, the differences between the house and senate versions he wants both chambers to vote on it within the next few weeks a white house spokesman said mr obama wouldnt be pursuing this path if he didnt think hed have the. votes to win but. handicapp... | The president has offered his; own health care proposal intended. to bridge the differences between the House and Senate versions He, wants both chambers. to vote on it within the next few weeks, A White House spokesman said Mr. Obama wouldnt be pursuing this path if he didnt think hed have the votes to win But handica... | the president has offered his own health care proposal, intended to bridge the differences between the house and senate versions. he wants both chambers to vote on it within the next few weeks. a white house spokesman said mr. obama wouldnt be pursuing this path if he didnt think hed have the votes to win. but handicap... |
A pejorative label has been stuck on this bill, correctly or incorrectly. And it just drags it down. | a pejorative label has been. stuck on this bill correctly or incorrectly and it just drags it | A pejorative. label has been. stuck on this bill correctly or incorrectly. And it. just drags it | a pejorative label has been stuck on this bill, correctly or incorrectly. and it just drags it down. |
The success of that labeling is striking. The president called it a middle of the road compromise, neither the government run single payer plan favored by some on the left, nor the unfettered free-for-all championed by others on the right. His proposal is liberal in its goal of providing insurance to virtually all Amer... | the success of that labeling is striking the president called it a, middle of the. road compromise neither the government run single payer plan favored by, some on the left nor the unfettered, free-for-all championed by others on the right his proposal is liberal in its goal of providing insurance to virtually all amer... | The, success of that labeling is striking The president called it. a middle of the; road compromise neither the government run single payer plan favored by some on the left nor. the unfettered free-for-all. championed by others on the right His proposal is liberal in its goal of providing insurance to virtually all Ame... | the success of that labeling is striking. the president called it a middle of the road compromise, neither the government run single payer plan favored by some on the left, nor the unfettered free-for-all championed by others on the right. his proposal is liberal in its goal of providing insurance to virtually all amer... |
The idea of an exchange is not a government takeover. It is how the market works, which is if you have a lot of purchasing power you get a better deal. Thats how Wal-Mart drives its prices down. | the idea of an exchange, is not a government takeover it is how the market works which is, if you. have a lot of, purchasing power you get a better deal thats how wal-mart drives its prices | The idea of an exchange is not, a government takeover It is how the market works, which is if you have a lot of purchasing power you get a better deal Thats how Wal-Mart drives its prices | the idea of an exchange is not a government takeover. it is how the market works, which is if you have a lot of purchasing power you get a better deal. thats how wal-mart drives its prices down. |
The presidents plan for financing also seeks some middle course. Instead of taxing the rich, as the House bill would do, Mr. Obama would tax high priced insurance policies, most to the chagrin of organized labor. His plan would also squeeze savings out of Medicare and health care providers. But none of these concession... | the presidents plan for financing also seeks some middle course instead of; taxing the rich as the house bill would do mr obama would tax high priced. insurance policies most to the chagrin of organized labor. his plan would also squeeze savings out of medicare and health care providers but none of these concessions ha... | The presidents plan for. financing also seeks some middle, course Instead of taxing the rich as the House bill would do Mr Obama would tax high priced insurance policies most to the chagrin of organized labor His plan would also squeeze savings out of Medicare and health care providers But none of these concessions has... | the presidents plan for financing also seeks some middle course. instead of taxing the rich, as the house bill would do, mr. obama would tax high priced insurance policies, most to the chagrin of organized labor. his plan would also squeeze savings out of medicare and health care providers. but none of these concession... |
So, Mr. Obama said its time for Democrats to go it alone, using the same simple majority Republicans used to pass Welfare reform in 1996 and the tax cuts of George W. Bush. | so mr, obama said its time for, democrats to. go it, alone. using the same simple majority, republicans used to pass, welfare reform, in 1996 and the tax cuts of george w | So Mr Obama, said its time for Democrats to go it alone using the same simple majority. Republicans used to; pass, Welfare. reform in 1996 and the. tax cuts of George W | so, mr. obama said its time for democrats to go it alone, using the same simple majority republicans used to pass welfare reform in 1996 and the tax cuts of george w. bush. |
I do not know how this plays politically but I know its right. And so I ask Congress to finish its work and I look forward to signing this reform into law. | i do not know how this plays, politically but i know its right, and so i ask congress to finish its work and i look forward to signing this reform. into | I do not know how this plays politically; but, I know its right And so I ask Congress. to. finish its work and I look forward to signing this reform into | i do not know how this plays politically but i know its right. and so i ask congress to finish its work and i look forward to signing this reform into law. |
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Members of Congress likely will consider the political consequences. Charlie Cook says for Democrats its a no-win situation. | members of congress likely will consider the political consequences charlie cook says for democrats its a no-win | Members of Congress, likely will consider, the political consequences Charlie Cook says for Democrats its, a no-win | members of congress likely will consider the political consequences. charlie cook says for democrats its a no-win situation. |
They could just quit but that would be declaring the last year a loss and make him look incompetent or they could push something through that voters at least say and think they dont want and hope that they could finally start winning the messaging battle. | they could just quit but that would be declaring the last year a loss and make him look. incompetent or. they could push something through that voters at least say and think they dont want and hope that they. could finally start winning the, messaging | They could just quit but that would be declaring; the last year a loss and make him look incompetent, or they. could push something through that voters at. least say and think they dont want and hope that they could finally start winning the messaging | they could just quit but that would be declaring the last year a loss and make him look incompetent or they could push something through that voters at least say and think they dont want and hope that they could finally start winning the messaging battle. |
The president promised to do everything in his power to make the case for reform, starting with rallies next week in Philadelphia and St. Louis. | the president promised to do everything in. his power, to make the case for. reform starting with rallies next, week in philadelphia and st | The president promised to do everything; in his power to make the case for reform starting with rallies next week in Philadelphia and St | the president promised to do everything in his power to make the case for reform, starting with rallies next week in philadelphia and st. louis. |
Scott Horsley, NPR News, the White House. | scott horsley npr news the white | Scott Horsley NPR News the White | scott horsley, npr news, the white house. |
It was 40 years ago that the conflict which came to be known as the Six Day War began. All this week, we're looking at the legacy of that Arab-Israeli War, which fundamentally reshaped the Middle East. Today, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called the start of the war a black day for Palestinians. One thing they lost ... | it, was 40 years ago that the conflict which, came to be known as the six day war began all this, week we're looking at, the legacy of that arab-israeli war which. fundamentally reshaped the middle east today palestinian leader mahmoud abbas called, the start of the war a. black day for palestinians. one thing they los... | It was 40 years ago that the conflict which came to be known as the Six Day War began All this week we're looking at the, legacy of that Arab-Israeli War which fundamentally reshaped; the Middle. East Today, Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas called the start of. the war a black day for Palestinians One thing they, lost.... | it was 40 years ago that the conflict which came to be known as the six day war began. all this week, we're looking at the legacy of that arab-israeli war, which fundamentally reshaped the middle east. today, palestinian leader mahmoud abbas called the start of the war a black day for palestinians. one thing they lost ... |
When war broke out on the 5th of June 1967, the authorities in Jordanian-controlled East Jerusalem had made no emergency provisions for war. No medical or food supplies had been stockpiled. No bomb shelters had been built for civilians. | when war broke out on the 5th of june 1967, the authorities in jordanian-controlled east jerusalem, had made, no emergency provisions for war no medical or food supplies had been stockpiled no bomb shelters, had been built, for | When war broke out on the 5th of June 1967, the authorities in, Jordanian-controlled East; Jerusalem had made no emergency provisions for war No medical or food supplies had been stockpiled No bomb, shelters had been built for | when war broke out on the 5th of june 1967, the authorities in jordanian-controlled east jerusalem had made no emergency provisions for war. no medical or food supplies had been stockpiled. no bomb shelters had been built for civilians. |
Hawla Daud(ph) was 11 years old then. She lived where she still does, in the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of the city. Her rented house sits right next to what used to be the fence line, dividing Israeli West Jerusalem from the Jordanian-controlled East. | hawla daud(ph) was 11 years old then, she lived where she still does in, the sheikh jarrah neighborhood of the. city her rented house sits right next, to what used to be the fence line. dividing israeli, west jerusalem from the jordanian-controlled | Hawla Daud(ph) was 11 years old then She lived, where she still does in the, Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of the city Her rented house sits right next to what, used to be the. fence line dividing Israeli West Jerusalem from the Jordanian-controlled | hawla daud(ph) was 11 years old then. she lived where she still does, in the sheikh jarrah neighborhood of the city. her rented house sits right next to what used to be the fence line, dividing israeli west jerusalem from the jordanian-controlled east. |
(Through translator) I remember when the war started, all the shooting. Our family didn't have a shelter. We didn't know where to go or what to do. The neighbors started talking about hiding in a cave in the orchard that was right over there, not far from our house. | (through translator) i remember, when; the war started all, the shooting our family didn't have a shelter we didn't know where to go or what to do, the neighbors started talking about hiding in a cave, in the orchard that was right over there; not far from our | (Through translator) I remember when, the war started all the shooting Our family didn't have a shelter We didn't know where to go or what to do The neighbors started talking about, hiding in a cave in the orchard that was right over there not far from our | (through translator) i remember when the war started, all the shooting. our family didn't have a shelter. we didn't know where to go or what to do. the neighbors started talking about hiding in a cave in the orchard that was right over there, not far from our house. |
Afraid and hungry, Hawla Daud says her family and six other families jammed into the tiny cave while the fighting raged around them. Jordanian soldiers retreated as Israeli paratroopers swept through the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood. | afraid and hungry hawla daud says her family and six other. families jammed into the tiny cave while the fighting raged around them jordanian soldiers retreated as israeli paratroopers swept through the, sheikh jarrah, | Afraid and hungry Hawla Daud says her family and six other families jammed into the tiny cave while, the fighting raged around them. Jordanian soldiers retreated as Israeli. paratroopers swept through the Sheikh Jarrah | afraid and hungry, hawla daud says her family and six other families jammed into the tiny cave while the fighting raged around them. jordanian soldiers retreated as israeli paratroopers swept through the sheikh jarrah neighborhood. |
(Through translator) We only had bread and water in the cave. We came out after eight days, and I went to see what was inside the Jordanian army barracks nearby. It was quiet. I'll never forget. I saw two dead Jordanian soldiers inside the barracks. | (through translator) we; only had bread and water in the cave we came out after eight days and i went to see what. was inside the jordanian army barracks nearby it was quiet i'll never. forget, i saw two dead jordanian soldiers, inside the | (Through translator) We only had. bread and water in the cave. We came out after eight days and, I went to see what was inside, the Jordanian army, barracks. nearby It was quiet I'll never forget, I saw two dead Jordanian soldiers inside the | (through translator) we only had bread and water in the cave. we came out after eight days, and i went to see what was inside the jordanian army barracks nearby. it was quiet. i'll never forget. i saw two dead jordanian soldiers inside the barracks. |
By the end of June 1967, just three weeks after the war, Israel annexed East Jerusalem and offered citizenship rights to Palestinians. Most refused. Today, virtually all of the Palestinians living in East Jerusalem have residency rights, but cannot vote in parliamentary elections that determine Israel's national govern... | by the end of june, 1967, just three weeks after the war israel annexed east jerusalem and offered citizenship rights to palestinians most. refused today, virtually all, of the palestinians living in east jerusalem have, residency; rights but cannot vote in parliamentary elections that determine israel's national | By the end of June 1967, just three weeks after the war. Israel annexed East Jerusalem and offered citizenship rights to Palestinians Most refused Today virtually all of the Palestinians living in. East Jerusalem have, residency rights but cannot vote in parliamentary elections that determine Israel's national | by the end of june 1967, just three weeks after the war, israel annexed east jerusalem and offered citizenship rights to palestinians. most refused. today, virtually all of the palestinians living in east jerusalem have residency rights, but cannot vote in parliamentary elections that determine israel's national govern... |
Hawla says back in '67, many Palestinians were unsure what to do. | hawla says back in '67, many palestinians were unsure what to | Hawla says back in '67, many Palestinians were unsure what to | hawla says back in '67, many palestinians were unsure what to do. |
(Through translator) Some of the neighbors fled to Jordan. But I remember very well my father and mother saying, no way. Nothing will push us out of Jerusalem. | (through translator) some of the neighbors fled to jordan but i remember very well my father and mother saying no way nothing will push us out of | (Through translator) Some of the neighbors fled, to Jordan But I remember very, well my father and mother saying no way Nothing will push us out of | (through translator) some of the neighbors fled to jordan. but i remember very well my father and mother saying, no way. nothing will push us out of jerusalem. |
In many ways, the Daud family's struggles are emblematic of the problems faced by many Palestinians in the city since the '67 war. She and her husband, 60-year-old Abud Dasheik(ph), currently pay rent for their modest home to the Custodian for Absentee Properties, a division of the Israeli Finance Ministry. That's beca... | in many ways the daud family's, struggles are emblematic of the problems faced by many, palestinians in the, city since the '67 war she and her husband 60-year-old abud dasheik(ph), currently pay rent for, their modest home to the custodian for absentee properties. a division of the israeli finance ministry that's beca... | In many ways the Daud family's struggles. are emblematic of the. problems faced by many Palestinians in the, city since the '67 war She and her husband 60-year-old Abud. Dasheik(ph), currently pay rent for their modest home, to the Custodian for Absentee Properties a division of the Israeli Finance, Ministry That's bec... | in many ways, the daud family's struggles are emblematic of the problems faced by many palestinians in the city since the '67 war. she and her husband, 60-year-old abud dasheik(ph), currently pay rent for their modest home to the custodian for absentee properties, a division of the israeli finance ministry. that's beca... |
As the land dispute ricocheted through the Israeli courts, the Daud family grew increasingly worried about the precarious status of their rental. So in the late '90s, family members pooled their money and began to build a place of their own in Isawiyah, an East Jerusalem Arab neighborhood closer to the West Bank. | as the land dispute ricocheted through the israeli courts the daud family grew increasingly, worried about the precarious status of their rental so in the. late, '90s family members pooled their money and began to. build a place of their own in isawiyah an. east jerusalem arab neighborhood. closer to the west | As. the land dispute ricocheted through the Israeli courts the Daud family grew increasingly. worried about the precarious status of their rental So in the late '90s family members pooled their money and began to build a place of their own in Isawiyah an East Jerusalem Arab neighborhood closer to the West | as the land dispute ricocheted through the israeli courts, the daud family grew increasingly worried about the precarious status of their rental. so in the late '90s, family members pooled their money and began to build a place of their own in isawiyah, an east jerusalem arab neighborhood closer to the west bank. |
Abud steps over a rusted bed frame, a broken bathtub and other trashed remains of their Isawiyah home. One year after it was built, the Israeli authorities declared the house illegal. The Daud's hadn't gotten the proper building permits. Israeli bulldozers flattened the home. | abud steps over a rusted bed frame, a broken bathtub and other trashed remains of their isawiyah home one year after it was built the, israeli authorities declared the house. illegal the daud's hadn't gotten the proper building permits israeli bulldozers flattened the | Abud steps over a rusted bed frame a broken bathtub. and other trashed. remains. of their Isawiyah home One year after it was built the Israeli authorities declared the house illegal, The Daud's hadn't gotten the, proper, building. permits Israeli bulldozers flattened the | abud steps over a rusted bed frame, a broken bathtub and other trashed remains of their isawiyah home. one year after it was built, the israeli authorities declared the house illegal. the daud's hadn't gotten the proper building permits. israeli bulldozers flattened the home. |
When you heard the explosion in your home, did you know what it was? | when you heard. the explosion in your home did you know what it | When you heard the explosion in. your home did you know what it | when you heard the explosion in your home, did you know what it was? |
I don't really get nervous until the doctor comes in. The news is usually so uniformly bad, that every time you just hope for a little bit of good news. Why am I thinking about all this? Because I have my scans next week, and maybe there'll be some good news. Right? | i don't really get nervous until the doctor comes in the news is usually so uniformly bad that every time you just hope for a little bit of good news why am i. thinking about, all this? because i have my. scans next, week and maybe there'll be some good news | I. don't really get nervous until; the doctor comes in The news is usually so uniformly bad that every time you just hope for. a little bit of good news Why am I thinking about all this? Because I have my scans next week and maybe there'll be some good news | i don't really get nervous until the doctor comes in. the news is usually so uniformly bad, that every time you just hope for a little bit of good news. why am i thinking about all this? because i have my scans next week, and maybe there'll be some good news. right? |
Commentator Leroy Sievers is a journalist based in Washington, D.C. He blogs and Podcasts about his experiences with cancer on our website. To follow his story and share your own, go to npr.org/mycancer. | commentator leroy, sievers is a journalist based in washington d.c he blogs and podcasts about his experiences with cancer on our website to follow, his story and share. your. own go to | Commentator Leroy Sievers is. a journalist based in Washington D.C He blogs and Podcasts about, his experiences with cancer on our website To follow, his story and share your own go to | commentator leroy sievers is a journalist based in washington, d.c. he blogs and podcasts about his experiences with cancer on our website. to follow his story and share your own, go to npr.org/mycancer. |
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The Supreme Court has issued a major employment discrimination decision giving new protection from retaliation to workers who file discrimination claims. The ruling has civil rights lawyers applauding and the business community worrying. | the supreme court has issued a major employment discrimination decision giving new protection from retaliation to workers who file discrimination claims the ruling has civil rights lawyers applauding and the business community | The Supreme Court has issued a major employment discrimination decision giving new protection from retaliation to workers who file discrimination claims The ruling has civil rights lawyers applauding and the business community | the supreme court has issued a major employment discrimination decision giving new protection from retaliation to workers who file discrimination claims. the ruling has civil rights lawyers applauding and the business community worrying. |
NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg reports. | npr legal affairs correspondent nina totenberg | NPR legal affairs correspondent Nina Totenberg | npr legal affairs correspondent nina totenberg reports. |
The nation's civil rights laws bar not only discrimination but retaliation against those who file discrimination charges. At issue in this case, was what kind of employer actions are considered retaliation, under the law. | the nation's civil, rights laws bar not only discrimination but retaliation against those who file discrimination charges; at. issue in this case was what. kind of employer actions are considered retaliation. under the | The nation's civil rights laws bar not only discrimination but retaliation against those who file. discrimination charges; At issue in. this case was what kind of employer actions are considered retaliation under the | the nation's civil rights laws bar not only discrimination but retaliation against those who file discrimination charges. at issue in this case, was what kind of employer actions are considered retaliation, under the law. |
The business community, backed by the Bush administration, wanted to limit the definition of retaliation to actions that cause economic harm, like firing and demotion. That view got just one Supreme Court vote yesterday, cast by Justice Samuel Alito, the court's newest member. All other eight justices said the civil ri... | the business community backed by the; bush administration wanted to. limit the. definition of retaliation to actions that cause economic harm like firing and demotion that, view, got just one supreme court vote, yesterday cast by justice samuel alito the court's. newest member all other eight justices said the. civil r... | The business community backed by the Bush administration wanted to limit the definition of retaliation to actions that cause economic; harm like, firing and. demotion That view got just one Supreme Court vote yesterday cast, by Justice Samuel Alito the court's newest member All other eight justices said the civil right... | the business community, backed by the bush administration, wanted to limit the definition of retaliation to actions that cause economic harm, like firing and demotion. that view got just one supreme court vote yesterday, cast by justice samuel alito, the court's newest member. all other eight justices said the civil ri... |
The decision came in the case of Sheila White, a 5'1" forklift operator, who was the first woman hired by the Burlington Northern Railroad to work on the tracks in Tennessee. When she complained of sexual harassment, she was reassigned from the forklift to repairing tracks, a job that meant lifting 100-pound jackhammer... | the decision came in the case of sheila white a 5'1" forklift operator who was the first woman hired by the burlington northern railroad to work on the tracks in tennessee when she complained of sexual harassment she was reassigned from the, forklift to repairing tracks a job that meant lifting 100-pound jackhammers ha... | The decision came in the case of, Sheila; White a. 5'1" forklift. operator who was the first woman hired by the Burlington Northern Railroad to. work on the tracks in Tennessee When she complained of sexual harassment she was reassigned from the forklift to repairing tracks a; job that meant, lifting 100-pound jackhamm... | the decision came in the case of sheila white, a 5'1" forklift operator, who was the first woman hired by the burlington northern railroad to work on the tracks in tennessee. when she complained of sexual harassment, she was reassigned from the forklift to repairing tracks, a job that meant lifting 100-pound jackhammer... |
That 37 days were the worst days I want to think of. Two children in school, and I was the supporter, and no income coming in at all. | that 37 days were the worst days i. want to think of two children in school and i was the supporter and no income coming in at | That 37 days were the worst days I. want, to think, of Two children. in school and I was. the supporter and no income, coming in at | that 37 days were the worst days i want to think of. two children in school, and i was the supporter, and no income coming in at all. |
The company's position was that it had the right to move her to other duties and that she'd been compensated for her suspension. A jury, however, awarded her $43,000 in damages for illegal retaliation, and the company appealed - all the way to the Supreme Court. | the company's, position was that it had the right to. move her to other duties and that she'd, been, compensated for her suspension a. jury however awarded her $43,000 in damages for illegal retaliation and the, company appealed - all the way to the supreme | The company's position, was that it had the right to move. her to other, duties and that she'd been compensated for her suspension A jury; however awarded her $43,000 in damages for illegal retaliation and the company appealed - all the way to the Supreme | the company's position was that it had the right to move her to other duties and that she'd been compensated for her suspension. a jury, however, awarded her $43,000 in damages for illegal retaliation, and the company appealed - all the way to the supreme court. |
Yesterday, writing for an eight-member court majority, Justice Stephen Breyer said that retaliation comes in all forms. It's not limited to matters of hiring, firing, demotion, or permanent pay loss. Being without pay for 37 days, he noted, can be a great hardship, as it was in this case. So too, is being transferred t... | yesterday writing for an eight-member, court majority justice stephen breyer said. that retaliation comes in all forms it's not limited, to matters of hiring firing demotion or permanent pay loss being without pay, for 37 days. he noted can be a. great hardship. as, it was in this case so too is being transferred to a,... | Yesterday writing for an, eight-member court majority Justice. Stephen Breyer said that retaliation, comes in all forms It's not limited. to matters of hiring firing demotion or. permanent pay loss Being without pay for 37 days he noted, can be a great hardship as it, was in this case So too is being transferred to a f... | yesterday, writing for an eight-member court majority, justice stephen breyer said that retaliation comes in all forms. it's not limited to matters of hiring, firing, demotion, or permanent pay loss. being without pay for 37 days, he noted, can be a great hardship, as it was in this case. so too, is being transferred t... |
But, Breyer said, there are limits to what may be considered retaliation. An action must be something beyond the ordinary tribulations of the workplace -something more than sporadic use of abusive language or petty slights. On the other hand, he said, what may be trivial to one worker may be seriously adverse to anothe... | but breyer said there are limits to what may be considered; retaliation an action must be something beyond the ordinary, tribulations of the workplace -something more than sporadic use, of abusive language or petty slights on the other hand. he said what, may be trivial to one worker may be seriously adverse to another... | But Breyer said there are limits to what may be considered retaliation, An action must, be something beyond the ordinary tribulations of the. workplace -something more than sporadic use of abusive language or petty slights On, the other hand he. said what may be trivial to one worker may be seriously adverse to, anothe... | but, breyer said, there are limits to what may be considered retaliation. an action must be something beyond the ordinary tribulations of the workplace -something more than sporadic use of abusive language or petty slights. on the other hand, he said, what may be trivial to one worker may be seriously adverse to anothe... |
relieved that the court had so thoroughly rejected an effort to restrict civil rights laws. | relieved that the. court had so thoroughly rejected an effort to restrict civil, rights | relieved that the court had so thoroughly rejected an effort to restrict civil rights | relieved that the court had so thoroughly rejected an effort to restrict civil rights laws. |
Marsha Greenberger of the National Women's Law Center. | marsha greenberger of, the national women's law | Marsha Greenberger of the National Women's Law | marsha greenberger of the national women's law center. |
The loophole that the administration tried to advance, along with the company, was rejected by all except Justice Alito. | the loophole that the administration tried to, advance, along with the company was rejected by all except justice | The loophole that the administration tried to advance along with the, company was rejected by all except Justice | the loophole that the administration tried to advance, along with the company, was rejected by all except justice alito. |
Elated, too, that the court ruling will mark a sea change in the law, in many parts of the country, where lower courts had made retaliation claims hard to win. | elated too that the court ruling will mark a sea, change in. the law in many parts of the country where lower courts had, made retaliation claims, hard to | Elated too that the court ruling will mark a sea change in the law in many parts. of the country where, lower courts had made retaliation claims hard to | elated, too, that the court ruling will mark a sea change in the law, in many parts of the country, where lower courts had made retaliation claims hard to win. |
Donald Donati represents Sheila White. | donald donati represents sheila | Donald Donati represents. Sheila | donald donati represents sheila white. |
For employees, it's an amazing victory. It changes the course of law. It's going to make it easier for people to complain about discrimination. | for employees it's an amazing victory it changes the course of law it's going. to make it easier for; people to complain about | For employees it's an. amazing victory; It changes the, course. of law It's going to make it easier; for people to complain about. | for employees, it's an amazing victory. it changes the course of law. it's going to make it easier for people to complain about discrimination. |
But business leaders were worried by the court's decision, worried that anyone who files a discrimination charge will now be untouchable on the job. Steve Bokat is general counsel for the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. | but business leaders were worried by the court's decision worried that anyone, who files a discrimination charge will now be untouchable, on. the job steve. bokat is general counsel for the; u.s chamber of | But business leaders were worried by the court's decision worried that anyone who files, a. discrimination charge will now be, untouchable on the job Steve Bokat is general counsel for the U.S Chamber of | but business leaders were worried by the court's decision, worried that anyone who files a discrimination charge will now be untouchable on the job. steve bokat is general counsel for the u.s. chamber of commerce. |
I think the inclination, of course, is going to be to err on the side of not taking any even slightly adverse action against an employee with a pending discrimination charge. | i think the inclination of course is going to be to err on the side of not taking any. even slightly adverse action against an employee with a pending discrimination | I think the inclination of course is going to be to err on the side of not taking any even slightly adverse action against an employee with a pending discrimination | i think the inclination, of course, is going to be to err on the side of not taking any even slightly adverse action against an employee with a pending discrimination charge. |
As for Sheila White, the rigors of track work resulted in a permanent disability, and she's no longer employed. She said yesterday she's thrilled at her overwhelming Supreme Court victory. | as for sheila white the rigors of track work. resulted, in a permanent disability and she's no longer employed she said, yesterday she's. thrilled at her overwhelming, supreme court | As for Sheila White the. rigors of track work resulted in a permanent disability and she's no longer employed She said yesterday she's; thrilled at, her overwhelming Supreme Court | as for sheila white, the rigors of track work resulted in a permanent disability, and she's no longer employed. she said yesterday she's thrilled at her overwhelming supreme court victory. |
They all wanted justice, the fair way. | they all wanted justice the fair. | They all wanted justice the; fair | they all wanted justice, the fair way. |
Nina Totenberg, NPR News, Washington. | nina totenberg npr news | Nina, Totenberg NPR. News | nina totenberg, npr news, washington. |
The temporary humanitarian aid plan for the Palestinians is drawing a cool reaction in the Gaza Strip. The plan was worked out by what's known as the Quartet: the U.S., the European Union, Russia and the U.N. Details will be worked out next week in Brussels. The plan aims to bypass the Hamas-led government, which Israe... | the temporary humanitarian aid plan for the palestinians is drawing a cool reaction in the gaza strip the. plan was worked, out by what's known as the quartet: the u.s., the european union russia and the u.n details will be worked out next week in brussels, the plan aims to, bypass. the hamas-led government which. isra... | The temporary humanitarian, aid plan for the Palestinians is drawing a cool reaction in the Gaza Strip The plan was worked out by, what's known as; the Quartet: the U.S., the European Union Russia and the U.N Details will be worked out next. week in Brussels The plan, aims to bypass, the Hamas-led government which Isra... | the temporary humanitarian aid plan for the palestinians is drawing a cool reaction in the gaza strip. the plan was worked out by what's known as the quartet: the u.s., the european union, russia and the u.n. details will be worked out next week in brussels. the plan aims to bypass the hamas-led government, which israe... |
From Gaza, NPR's Eric Westervelt reports. | from gaza npr's eric. westervelt | From Gaza NPR's Eric Westervelt | from gaza, npr's eric westervelt reports. |
More than 160,000 Palestinian police, nurses, teachers and civil servants have gone weeks without income. Many here in Gaza say any plan to renew aid has to include payment of overdue salaries, not just medical or humanitarian relief. Many met word of the Quartet's plan with a skeptical inshallah, God-willing, wait-and... | more than 160,000 palestinian police nurses, teachers and. civil servants have gone weeks without income many here in gaza say any plan to renew aid, has to include payment of overdue salaries not just medical or humanitarian, relief many met word of the quartet's plan with a skeptical inshallah god-willing wait-and-se... | More than. 160,000 Palestinian police nurses teachers, and civil servants have gone weeks without income. Many here. in Gaza say any plan to renew aid has to, include payment, of overdue salaries not just medical or humanitarian relief Many met word of the Quartet's plan with a skeptical inshallah God-willing wait-and-... | more than 160,000 palestinian police, nurses, teachers and civil servants have gone weeks without income. many here in gaza say any plan to renew aid has to include payment of overdue salaries, not just medical or humanitarian relief. many met word of the quartet's plan with a skeptical inshallah, god-willing, wait-and... |
Policeman Khalid Majar(ph). | policeman khalid | Policeman Khalid | policeman khalid majar(ph). |
(Through translator) We have heard about a trust fund, but we have seen nothing in reality. It's been two months now that we haven't had a salary. We are strong people, the Palestinian people. But let me tell you, I am living on debt. And God only knows how I manage with my life. | (through translator) we have heard about a trust fund but we have seen nothing; in reality it's been two months now that we haven't had; a salary we are strong people the palestinian people but let me tell you i am living. on debt and god only knows how. i manage. with my | (Through. translator) We have heard about a trust fund, but, we have seen nothing in reality It's been two months now, that we, haven't had a salary We; are strong people the Palestinian. people But let. me tell you I, am living on debt And God only knows how I manage with my | (through translator) we have heard about a trust fund, but we have seen nothing in reality. it's been two months now that we haven't had a salary. we are strong people, the palestinian people. but let me tell you, i am living on debt. and god only knows how i manage with my life. |
When former Undersecretary of State Steve Goldstein woke up on the morning of March 13, 2018, he didn't know he was about to be fired. He went to the gym and rode 13,000 meters on the indoor rower, the longest he had ever done. | when former undersecretary of state steve goldstein woke up on the morning of march 13, 2018, he didn't know he was about to be, fired he went to the gym and rode 13,000 meters on the indoor rower, the longest he. had ever | When former Undersecretary, of State Steve Goldstein, woke. up on the morning of March 13, 2018, he, didn't know he was about to be fired He went to the gym and rode 13,000 meters; on the indoor rower, the longest he had. ever | when former undersecretary of state steve goldstein woke up on the morning of march 13, 2018, he didn't know he was about to be fired. he went to the gym and rode 13,000 meters on the indoor rower, the longest he had ever done. |
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In his office, Miami Beach's city engineer, Bruce Mowry, unrolls a map of the community. Large sections - anything with a 2.2 foot elevation or lower - are highlighted in red. Those are all areas susceptible to flooding. To combat that, Miami Beach has launched a $400 million project that's begun installing powerful pu... | in his office miami beach's city engineer bruce mowry unrolls a map of. the community large sections - anything with a 2.2 foot elevation or. lower - are. highlighted in red those are all areas susceptible to, flooding to combat that miami beach has launched a $400 million project that's begun installing powerful pumps... | In his office Miami Beach's city engineer, Bruce Mowry unrolls a map of the community Large sections - anything with a 2.2 foot, elevation or. lower - are highlighted in, red Those are all areas susceptible to flooding To combat that Miami. Beach has launched a $400 million project that's begun installing powerful pump... | in his office, miami beach's city engineer, bruce mowry, unrolls a map of the community. large sections - anything with a 2.2 foot elevation or lower - are highlighted in red. those are all areas susceptible to flooding. to combat that, miami beach has launched a $400 million project that's begun installing powerful pu... |
We have projects going on right here on Sunset Islands III and IV. We have a project here on what you call lower North Bay Road. We're building a pump station here. | we have projects going on right here on sunset islands iii and iv. we. have, a project here on what you call lower north bay road we're building a pump station | We have projects, going on right here on, Sunset Islands III and IV We have a project here on what you call lower North Bay Road We're building a pump station | we have projects going on right here on sunset islands iii and iv. we have a project here on what you call lower north bay road. we're building a pump station here. |
In all, as many as 80 pumps will be installed throughout Miami Beach. Mowry takes me to Miami Beach's next big project - the reconstruction of Indian Creek Drive, a road that saw severe flooding last year during a seasonal high tide. Former Vice President Al Gore took a tour and later talked about seeing fish swimming ... | in all as. many as 80 pumps will be installed throughout miami; beach mowry, takes me to miami beach's; next big project - the reconstruction of indian creek drive a road that, saw severe flooding last year during a seasonal, high tide former vice president al gore took. a tour and. later talked, about seeing fish swim... | In all as many as 80 pumps will be installed throughout Miami Beach Mowry takes me to Miami Beach's next big project - the reconstruction of Indian Creek Drive a road that saw severe flooding, last year during a seasonal high tide Former Vice President Al Gore took, a tour and later talked about seeing fish swimming in... | in all, as many as 80 pumps will be installed throughout miami beach. mowry takes me to miami beach's next big project - the reconstruction of indian creek drive, a road that saw severe flooding last year during a seasonal high tide. former vice president al gore took a tour and later talked about seeing fish swimming ... |
And we had tides as high as 2.2 last year, so we had as much as foot of water over the seawall. | and we had tides as high as 2.2 last, year so we, had as much as foot of water over the | And we had tides as high as 2.2 last year so we had as much as; foot of; water over the | and we had tides as high as 2.2 last year, so we had as much as foot of water over the seawall. |
To make sure that doesn't happen this year, Mowry says Miami Beach will rebuild Indian Creek Drive higher and raise the height of the adjoining seawall. | to make sure that doesn't happen this year, mowry says miami beach will rebuild indian creek drive higher. and raise the height of the, adjoining | To make sure that doesn't happen this year; Mowry says Miami Beach will rebuild Indian Creek Drive higher and raise the height of the adjoining | to make sure that doesn't happen this year, mowry says miami beach will rebuild indian creek drive higher and raise the height of the adjoining seawall. |
Two blocks up here, we're planning on putting a pump station right here and collecting all the water. | two blocks up here we're planning on putting a pump station right. here and collecting all the | Two blocks up here we're planning on putting a pump station right here and, collecting, all the, | two blocks up here, we're planning on putting a pump station right here and collecting all the water. |
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