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Something good happen today? | something good happen | Something good; happen | something good happen today? |
Found someone to pay for me to go to college. | found someone to pay. for me. to. go to | Found someone to pay for me. to go to | found someone to pay for me to go to college. |
This one features an Africa-American teen having dinner with his mother. | this one features an africa-american teen having. dinner with his | This one features, an Africa-American teen having dinner with his | this one features an africa-american teen having dinner with his mother. |
(Soundbite from TV commercial) | (soundbite from tv | (Soundbite from TV | (soundbite from tv commercial) |
OK, now before you ask, Mom, I already checked them out and I can get training in just about any field that I want. And besides, it's time for me to be the man. | ok now before you. ask mom i already checked them out and i can get training in just about any field that i want and besides it's, time for me to be the, | OK now before you ask Mom I already checked them out and, I can get. training in just about. any field that I want And besides it's. time for me to be the | ok, now before you ask, mom, i already checked them out and i can get training in just about any field that i want. and besides, it's time for me to be the man. |
OK. Tell me more. | ok tell me | OK Tell me | ok. tell me more. |
This commercial, along with two others in English and one in Spanish, runs on channels ranging from SOAPnet to Sci-Fi to Nick at Nite. The various branches of the military have acknowledged that they're relying on everything from bonuses to home buyer programs to increased visibility in high schools... | this commercial along, with two. others. in english. and one in spanish runs on, channels. ranging from soapnet to sci-fi to nick at nite the various, branches of the military have acknowledged that they're relying on everything from bonuses to home buyer programs to increased visibility in high sch... | This commercial along with two others in English and one in Spanish runs on channels ranging, from SOAPnet to Sci-Fi to Nick at Nite The various branches of the military. have acknowledged that they're relying on everything from. bonuses, to home buyer programs to increased visibility in high school... | this commercial, along with two others in english and one in spanish, runs on channels ranging from soapnet to sci-fi to nick at nite. the various branches of the military have acknowledged that they're relying on everything from bonuses to home buyer programs to increased visibility in high schools... |
When she told me she wanted to go to the Marines, I was surprised. But after sitting down with her and the two recruiters that came to my house, I knew that what she wanted was exactly what she needed. | when she told me she wanted to go. to the marines i was surprised but after sitting down; with her and the two recruiters that came to my house i knew. that what she wanted was exactly what she. | When she told me she wanted to go to the Marines I was surprised. But after sitting, down with her, and the two. recruiters, that came to my house I knew that what she wanted was. exactly; what she | when she told me she wanted to go to the marines, i was surprised. but after sitting down with her and the two recruiters that came to my house, i knew that what she wanted was exactly what she needed. |
Estefania is slim, beautiful and determined. She says she sought out a recruiter from the Marines because she wanted to be in the heat of the action to help keep freedom alive and to protect her country. | estefania is. slim. beautiful and determined she says she sought out. a recruiter from the marines because she wanted to be in the heat of the action to help keep freedom alive and, to protect her | Estefania is slim beautiful and determined She says she sought out a recruiter from the Marines because she wanted to be, in the heat of the action to help. keep. freedom alive and to protect her | estefania is slim, beautiful and determined. she says she sought out a recruiter from the marines because she wanted to be in the heat of the action to help keep freedom alive and to protect her country. |
And in some degree, you get the feeling that a lot of what she did or at least started that way was rebellion. | and; in some degree you get the feeling that a lot of what she did or at least started that way was | And in some degree you get the feeling that a lot of what she did or at least started that way was | and in some degree, you get the feeling that a lot of what she did or at least started that way was rebellion. |
And these workers, they've been camping out there, some of them overnight. It's winter in Chicago. What's that been like for them? | and these workers they've been camping out there some of them overnight it's winter in chicago what's that. been like. for. | And these workers they've. been. camping out. there some, of them. overnight It's winter in Chicago What's that been, like for | and these workers, they've been camping out there, some of them overnight. it's winter in chicago. what's that been like for them? |
Well, it is winter in Chicago, but they're camping out inside. We're talking about 250 workers, and it's a very organized protest. They are camping out in shifts. So you have about 60 people or so who come in and stay here for about 8 hours, and then another set of workers will come in. So it's very organized. These wo... | well it is winter, in. chicago, but they're camping out inside. we're talking about 250 workers, and it's a very organized protest they are camping out in shifts so you have, about 60 people or so who come. in and; stay here for about 8 hours and then another set of workers will come in so it's very organized these. wo... | Well it. is winter in Chicago, but they're camping out inside We're talking about 250 workers and it's a very organized protest They are camping out in shifts So you have about 60 people or so who come in and stay here for about 8 hours and then another set of workers will come in So it's very organized, These workers ... | well, it is winter in chicago, but they're camping out inside. we're talking about 250 workers, and it's a very organized protest. they are camping out in shifts. so you have about 60 people or so who come in and stay here for about 8 hours, and then another set of workers will come in. so it's very organized. these wo... |
And what kind of resolution are they looking for? How much, you know, severance pay, how much vacation pay? | and what kind of resolution are they looking for? how much you know, severance pay how much vacation | And what kind of resolution are they looking for? How much you know severance pay how. much. vacation | and what kind of resolution are they looking for? how much, you know, severance pay, how much vacation pay? |
Well, they are looking for at least 60 days of severance pay. They were told about three days before they were actually laid-off. So they're seeking vacation. They're seeking severance pay. They're seeking their final paycheck. That's what they're actually seeking. They want to keep their jobs, however, but they say if... | well they are looking for at least 60 days of; severance pay they were told about three days before, they were actually laid-off so they're seeking vacation they're seeking. severance pay they're seeking their final paycheck, that's what they're actually, seeking they want to keep their jobs however but they say if you... | Well they are looking for at least 60 days of severance pay They were told about, three days before they were actually laid-off So they're seeking vacation They're seeking severance, pay They're seeking their final paycheck That's what. they're actually seeking They want to keep their jobs however but they say if you k... | well, they are looking for at least 60 days of severance pay. they were told about three days before they were actually laid-off. so they're seeking vacation. they're seeking severance pay. they're seeking their final paycheck. that's what they're actually seeking. they want to keep their jobs, however, but they say if... |
Cheryl, I understand there'll be a meeting there later on this afternoon. Who is expected to be there? | cheryl i understand there'll be a, meeting there later, on this afternoon who is expected to be | Cheryl I understand there'll be. a meeting, there later on this afternoon Who; is expected to be | cheryl, i understand there'll be a meeting there later on this afternoon. who is expected to be there? |
Well, officials of the now-closed Republic Windows and Doors are going to be there, along with union representatives, as well as representatives of Bank of America, the bank which canceled funding for this place, and Congressman Luis Gutierrez, who has been spearheading a lot of the negotiations. So that's what's going... | well officials, of the now-closed republic windows and doors, are going to be, there along. with union representatives as well as representatives, of bank of america the bank which canceled funding for, this place and congressman, luis gutierrez who, has been spearheading a lot. of the negotiations so that's what's goi... | Well officials of the now-closed Republic Windows and Doors are going to be there along with union representatives as well as representatives of Bank of America the bank; which canceled funding, for. this place and Congressman Luis Gutierrez who has been spearheading a lot of. the negotiations So that's; what's going t... | well, officials of the now-closed republic windows and doors are going to be there, along with union representatives, as well as representatives of bank of america, the bank which canceled funding for this place, and congressman luis gutierrez, who has been spearheading a lot of the negotiations. so that's what's going... |
NPR's Cheryl Corley speaking to us from the Republic Windows and Doors factory in Chicago. Thank you, Cheryl. | npr's, cheryl corley speaking to us, from the republic windows and doors factory in chicago thank you | NPR's Cheryl Corley speaking to us from the Republic Windows and Doors factory in Chicago. Thank you | npr's cheryl corley speaking to us from the republic windows and doors factory in chicago. thank you, cheryl. |
You're quite welcome. | you're quite | You're quite | you're quite welcome. |
While the Republicans and the president - and the Democrats are out of town, Washington, D.C., has another option for political theater: Kathleen Turner's performance as Molly Ivins, whose liberal wit first came to notice in her coverage of the Texas legislature. | while, the republicans and, the president - and the democrats are out of town washington, d.c., has another option for; political theater: kathleen turner's, performance as molly ivins whose liberal wit first came to notice in her coverage of the texas | While the Republicans and the president - and the, Democrats are out of; town Washington D.C., has another option for political theater: Kathleen Turner's; performance as Molly Ivins, whose. liberal wit first, came to notice in her. coverage of the Texas | while the republicans and the president - and the democrats are out of town, washington, d.c., has another option for political theater: kathleen turner's performance as molly ivins, whose liberal wit first came to notice in her coverage of the texas legislature. |
(SOUNDBITE OF PLAY, "RED HOT PATRIOT") | (soundbite of play "red hot. | (SOUNDBITE OF PLAY "RED HOT | (soundbite of play, "red hot patriot") |
See, I would denounce some son of a bitch in the legislature as an egg-sucking child molester who ran on all fours and has the brains of an adolescent pissant. Next day, son-bitch come up to me, throw open his arms and say, baby, you put my name in your paper! | see i would denounce some son of a bitch, in the legislature as an egg-sucking child molester who ran on all fours and has the brains of an adolescent pissant next day son-bitch; come up to me, throw open his arms and say, baby you put my name in your | See I would denounce some son, of a bitch in the legislature as an egg-sucking child molester who ran on all, fours. and has the brains of an adolescent pissant Next, day son-bitch; come up to, me throw open his arms and say baby you put my name. in your | see, i would denounce some son of a bitch in the legislature as an egg-sucking child molester who ran on all fours and has the brains of an adolescent pissant. next day, son-bitch come up to me, throw open his arms and say, baby, you put my name in your paper! |
Kathleen Turner stars as Molly Ivins in "Red Hot Patriot" at the Arena Stage here in Washington, D.C. Actors, we want to hear from you. Who's the real person you would most like to play? Give us a call: 800-989-8255. Email: talk@npr.org. You can also join the conversation on our website. That's at npr.org. Click on TAL... | kathleen turner stars as. molly ivins in "red. hot patriot" at the arena stage here in washington d.c actors we want to hear from you who's the real person you would most like to play? give us a call: 800-989-8255. email: talk@npr.org. you. can also, join the conversation on, our website that's at, npr.org click on. ta... | Kathleen Turner stars as. Molly, Ivins in "Red Hot Patriot" at the Arena Stage here in Washington D.C Actors we want to, hear from you Who's the real, person you would most like to play? Give us, a call: 800-989-8255. Email: talk@npr.org You can also join the conversation on our website That's at npr.org Click on TALK ... | kathleen turner stars as molly ivins in "red hot patriot" at the arena stage here in washington, d.c. actors, we want to hear from you. who's the real person you would most like to play? give us a call: 800-989-8255. email: talk@npr.org. you can also join the conversation on our website. that's at npr.org. click on tal... |
Hi. I'm very glad to be here. | hi i'm very glad to be | Hi I'm very glad to be | hi. i'm very glad to be here. |
And in your heart of hearts, would you rather be in Charlotte than on stage tonight? | and in your heart of hearts would you rather be in charlotte than on stage | And in your heart of, hearts would you rather be in Charlotte than on stage | and in your heart of hearts, would you rather be in charlotte than on stage tonight? |
No. No. Actually, I think I'm doing a lot better for liberal and women's views here on stage than I could be there. | no. no actually i think i'm doing a lot better, for liberal, and women's views here on stage than, i could. be | No No Actually I think I'm doing a lot better for liberal and women's views. here on, stage than I could; be | no. no. actually, i think i'm doing a lot better for liberal and women's views here on stage than i could be there. |
You're enjoying yourself in this role. | you're enjoying yourself in this | You're enjoying, yourself in this | you're enjoying yourself in this role. |
Very much so. I have such fun. | very much so i have such, | Very much so I have such | very much so. i have such fun. |
And obviously, you didn't write this play but... | and, obviously you didn't write this play | And obviously you, didn't write this play | and obviously, you didn't write this play but... |
No. Margaret and Allison Engel, sisters and journalists, wrote it. | no, margaret, and allison; engel sisters and journalists wrote | No Margaret and Allison Engel sisters and journalists wrote | no. margaret and allison engel, sisters and journalists, wrote it. |
And however, this is something - a role that you must embrace with full heart. | and however this is. something - a role that you must embrace; with full | And however this is something - a role that you must embrace with full | and however, this is something - a role that you must embrace with full heart. |
I do. I do. I have to confess that it's right up my alley in terms of her - not just her humor but also her positions and her values. I don't - I was asked if I could portray someone else, say, oh, someone like Sarah Palin. I said, no, I really didn't think I could do that. As good an actor as I am, I really just could... | i do i do i have to confess, that it's right up my alley, in, terms of her - not just her humor but also her positions and her values i don't - i was asked if i could portray someone else say, oh someone like sarah palin i said no. i, really didn't think i could. do that, as good an actor as i am i really just couldn't... | I do I do I have to confess that it's right up my alley in terms of her - not just; her humor but also her positions and her values I don't - I was asked if I could portray someone else say oh someone like Sarah, Palin I, said no I really, didn't think I could do that As good an actor, as I am. I really just couldn't g... | i do. i do. i have to confess that it's right up my alley in terms of her - not just her humor but also her positions and her values. i don't - i was asked if i could portray someone else, say, oh, someone like sarah palin. i said, no, i really didn't think i could do that. as good an actor as i am, i really just could... |
You think of George C. Scott, though, as Patton, someone whose views he certainly did not endorse. | you, think of george c scott though, as patton someone whose views he certainly did not | You think. of George C Scott though as Patton someone whose views he certainly did not | you think of george c. scott, though, as patton, someone whose views he certainly did not endorse. |
Indeed. Yes, well, perhaps I am just simply a different kind of actor. | indeed yes well perhaps i am just simply a different kind of | Indeed Yes well, perhaps. I, am just simply, a. different kind, of | indeed. yes, well, perhaps i am just simply a different kind of actor. |
Good. I was going to ask you if you inhabit a character like that, how important is it that they be close to you - your values, your morality, your politics? | good i was going to ask you. if you inhabit a, character like that how important is. it that they be close to you - your values your morality your | Good I was going to; ask you, if; you inhabit a character like that how, important. is. it that they, be close to you - your values your morality your | good. i was going to ask you if you inhabit a character like that, how important is it that they be close to you - your values, your morality, your politics? |
Well, in this case, it is, because it is a political piece and it is about the values, and it is pre-election. I mean, I'm here because I planned it this way, to be doing Molly right up until the election, to have her voice out there, you know? But I would say that when it comes to more fictionalized pieces of theater ... | well in this; case it. is because it is a political piece and it is about the values and it is pre-election. i mean i'm here because i planned it this way to be doing. molly right up; until the election to have her voice out there you know? but i would say that when it comes to more fictionalized pieces of theater - "w... | Well in this case it, is because it is a political piece and. it, is about the values and it is pre-election I mean I'm here; because I planned it this way to be. doing Molly right up until the election to have. her voice out there you know? But I would, say that when it comes to. more fictionalized; pieces of theater ... | well, in this case, it is, because it is a political piece and it is about the values, and it is pre-election. i mean, i'm here because i planned it this way, to be doing molly right up until the election, to have her voice out there, you know? but i would say that when it comes to more fictionalized pieces of theater ... |
When you did "Virginia Woolf," for example, you're in a cast with a lot of volatile other people. You're not carrying the whole thing yourself. | when you did "virginia woolf" for example you're in a cast with a lot of volatile other people you're not carrying the whole thing, | When you did "Virginia Woolf" for example you're, in, a. cast with a lot of volatile other people You're not carrying the whole thing | when you did "virginia woolf," for example, you're in a cast with a lot of volatile other people. you're not carrying the whole thing yourself. |
No. It's such - it's a blessing. I'll tell you. It's lonely up there. I mean, at least, what I can do, what I do get to do, is really engage the audience as sort of a - as part of the show. Now it's a lot of fun playing with other actors, but you kind of pretend, of course, there's that fourth wall. So you sort of don'... | no. it's such - it's a blessing i'll tell you it's lonely up there. i mean at least what i. can do what i do, get to do is really engage the, audience as sort. of a, - as part of the show now it's a lot of fun playing with other actors but you kind of pretend of course there's that fourth wall so you sort of don't even... | No It's such - it's a blessing, I'll tell you It's lonely up there I mean at least what I can do what I do get to do is really engage the audience. as sort, of a - as. part of the show Now it's a lot of fun, playing, with other actors, but you kind of pretend of course there's that, fourth wall So you sort of don't eve... | no. it's such - it's a blessing. i'll tell you. it's lonely up there. i mean, at least, what i can do, what i do get to do, is really engage the audience as sort of a - as part of the show. now it's a lot of fun playing with other actors, but you kind of pretend, of course, there's that fourth wall. so you sort of don'... |
The only other actor in the play doesn't say a word. The copy-boy comes in. | the only other actor in the play doesn't say a word the copy-boy comes | The only other actor in the play doesn't say. a word The copy-boy comes, | the only other actor in the play doesn't say a word. the copy-boy comes in. |
No. He's just a figure that sort of comes and goes, rather mysteriously. | no he's just a figure that sort of comes, and goes rather | No He's. just. a figure that sort of comes and goes rather | no. he's just a figure that sort of comes and goes, rather mysteriously. |
And the play is almost like a scripted stand-up. | and the play is, almost like a scripted | And the play is almost like a scripted, | and the play is almost like a scripted stand-up. |
Well, she did write this way. I mean, she did write stories, and the stories had punchlines and, you know, punctuation points in her - when she was making her point. So this is very much true to - and 70 percent, I would say, of this piece are Molly's own words, you know? But to that, we have added the circumstances of... | well she did write this way i mean she did write, stories and the stories had punchlines and you know punctuation points in her - when she was making her point so this is very much true to - and 70 percent, i would say of this piece are molly's own words you know? but to that we have added the circumstances of her life... | Well she did write this way I mean she did write stories and, the stories; had punchlines. and you know punctuation, points in her - when she was making her point So this is very much true to - and 70 percent I would say of this piece are Molly's own words you know? But to that we have added the circumstances of her, l... | well, she did write this way. i mean, she did write stories, and the stories had punchlines and, you know, punctuation points in her - when she was making her point. so this is very much true to - and 70 percent, i would say, of this piece are molly's own words, you know? but to that, we have added the circumstances of... |
Mm-hmm. And her family. She starts out writing a column about her father who's clearly an important figure in her life. | mm-hmm and her, family she starts out writing a column about her father, who's clearly an important figure in her | Mm-hmm And her family She starts out writing a column about her father who's clearly an important figure in her | mm-hmm. and her family. she starts out writing a column about her father who's clearly an important figure in her life. |
Very much so. And the fact was that she and her father disagreed drastically and emphatically, almost - I mean, she says, I hate his world and he hates mine. He was a big oil company, gas man, far, far right Republican, everything that she wanted to fight against. | very much so and the fact was that she and; her father disagreed drastically and emphatically almost - i mean she, says i hate. his world and he hates mine he was a big oil company gas man far far right republican everything that she wanted to, fight | Very much so And, the fact, was that she; and her father disagreed drastically and emphatically, almost. - I. mean she says I hate, his world and he hates mine He, was a. big oil company gas man far far right Republican everything that she wanted to fight | very much so. and the fact was that she and her father disagreed drastically and emphatically, almost - i mean, she says, i hate his world and he hates mine. he was a big oil company, gas man, far, far right republican, everything that she wanted to fight against. |
I have realized that - I'm kind of enlightened, I feel like - I realized that I'm a possibilian. | i have realized that. - i'm kind. of, enlightened i feel like - i realized, that i'm a | I have realized that - I'm kind of enlightened I feel. like - I realized that, I'm a | i have realized that - i'm kind of enlightened, i feel like - i realized that i'm a possibilian. |
At the same time, in the Senate, many Democrats seemed to be sprinting away from the amendment John Kerry's offered, calling for a troop pullout from Iraq by year's end. Rhode Island Democrat Jack Reed says his party is drafting an alternative amendment. | at the same time in the senate many democrats seemed to be sprinting away from the amendment; john kerry's offered calling for a troop, pullout, from iraq by year's end rhode island, democrat. jack reed says his party, is drafting an alternative | At, the same time in, the Senate many Democrats seemed to be, sprinting away from the amendment John Kerry's offered calling for a troop pullout from Iraq by year's end Rhode Island Democrat Jack Reed says his party, is drafting an alternative | at the same time, in the senate, many democrats seemed to be sprinting away from the amendment john kerry's offered, calling for a troop pullout from iraq by year's end. rhode island democrat jack reed says his party is drafting an alternative amendment. |
We're looking at, once again, reaffirming that this has to be a continuing year of transition. And that the following year, '07, we hope is successful enough in terms of our ability to help the Iraqis in their ability, frankly, to help themselves, that there could be significant reductions, redeployments in our forces. | we're looking at once. again reaffirming that this has to be a continuing year of transition and that the following year, '07, we hope is successful enough, in terms of. our ability to help the iraqis in their ability frankly to help. themselves that there could be significant reductions redeployments in our | We're looking at once, again reaffirming that this has to be a; continuing year, of transition And that the following. year '07, we hope is successful enough in terms of our ability to help the Iraqis. in their ability frankly. to. help themselves that there could be significant reductions redeployments, in our | we're looking at, once again, reaffirming that this has to be a continuing year of transition. and that the following year, '07, we hope is successful enough in terms of our ability to help the iraqis in their ability, frankly, to help themselves, that there could be significant reductions, redeployments in our forces. |
But no date certain? | but no date | But no. date, | but no date certain? |
Well, I think if not the specific date on the calendar where, you know, everything, everybody's gone, I think it's a sense that, as we did last year, talking about this year, '06, as a critical time, '07 will continue to be that. | well i think if not the specific date on the calendar where you know everything everybody's gone i think it's a sense that as we did. last year talking about this year '06, as a critical time '07 will continue. to be | Well I; think if not the specific date on the calendar where you know everything everybody's gone. I think. it's a sense that as we did last year talking about this year, '06, as a critical, time '07 will continue to be | well, i think if not the specific date on the calendar where, you know, everything, everybody's gone, i think it's a sense that, as we did last year, talking about this year, '06, as a critical time, '07 will continue to be that. |
It's a proposal many Senate Democrats feel safer voting for. | it's a proposal many senate democrats feel, safer voting | It's a proposal many, Senate. Democrats, feel safer voting | it's a proposal many senate democrats feel safer voting for. |
David Welna, NPR News. | david welna npr | David Welna NPR | david welna, npr news. |
A former leader of the House Republicans warns that his party is losing the moral high ground. Newt Gingrich led Republicans to power in 1994. He did it in part by attacking corruption among Democrats. Within a few years, Gingrich himself faced an ethics investigation. This morning, Newt Gingrich... | a former. leader of the house republicans warns that his party is losing the moral high ground newt gingrich led republicans to power in 1994. he did; it in part by attacking corruption among democrats within a; few years gingrich himself faced an, ethics investigation this morning newt gingrich ... | A former leader of the House, Republicans warns that his party is losing the moral high ground Newt Gingrich led Republicans to, power in 1994. He did. it in. part by attacking; corruption among Democrats Within a few years Gingrich himself faced an ethics investigation This morning Newt. Gingric... | a former leader of the house republicans warns that his party is losing the moral high ground. newt gingrich led republicans to power in 1994. he did it in part by attacking corruption among democrats. within a few years, gingrich himself faced an ethics investigation. this morning, newt gingrich... |
We've all heard the phrase, `Power tends to corrupt. Absolute power corrupts absolutely.' A variation for the current scandals rocking Washington could be, `Big government tends to corrupt, but government with no party willing to limit its growth is absolutely corrupting.' | we've; all heard the phrase, `power tends to corrupt absolute power corrupts absolutely' a variation for the, current scandals, rocking washington could be `big government tends to corrupt; but government with no party willing to limit its growth is absolutely | We've all heard the phrase `Power tends to corrupt, Absolute power corrupts absolutely' A. variation for the current scandals rocking, Washington could be `Big government tends to corrupt but government with no. party willing to limit its growth is absolutely | we've all heard the phrase, `power tends to corrupt. absolute power corrupts absolutely.' a variation for the current scandals rocking washington could be, `big government tends to corrupt, but government with no party willing to limit its growth is absolutely corrupting.' |
The Founding Fathers knew this. Madison, Jefferson and Hamilton would not be surprised to find corruption in a federal government with so much power that an interest group would spend $80 million to hire a fixer. They would have expected it. So they wrote a Constitution designed to produce effecti... | the founding fathers knew this madison jefferson and hamilton. would not be surprised, to find corruption in a federal government with so much power that an interest group would spend $80 million to hire a. fixer they would have expected it so they wrote a constitution designed to produce effectiv... | The Founding Fathers knew this Madison Jefferson and. Hamilton would not be. surprised, to find corruption in a federal government with so much power that an interest group would spend $80 million to hire a fixer They would have expected it So they wrote a Constitution designed to produce effectiv... | the founding fathers knew this. madison, jefferson and hamilton would not be surprised to find corruption in a federal government with so much power that an interest group would spend $80 million to hire a fixer. they would have expected it. so they wrote a constitution designed to produce effecti... |
Jack Abramoff's lawbreaking is only a symptom of a deeper perversion of power in Washington. Politicians of both parties have enshrined in law a self-perpetuating incumbency-protection racket. Although corrupt in nature, this racket is nonetheless legal because Congress makes the law. Here's how i... | jack abramoff's lawbreaking. is only a symptom of a deeper perversion of power in washington politicians of both parties have enshrined in law a self-perpetuating incumbency-protection racket although corrupt in nature this racket is nonetheless legal because congress makes the law here's how it w... | Jack Abramoff's lawbreaking is only a symptom of a deeper perversion of power in Washington Politicians of both parties have enshrined, in law a self-perpetuating incumbency-protection racket Although corrupt in nature this racket is nonetheless legal because Congress makes the, law, Here's; how i... | jack abramoff's lawbreaking is only a symptom of a deeper perversion of power in washington. politicians of both parties have enshrined in law a self-perpetuating incumbency-protection racket. although corrupt in nature, this racket is nonetheless legal because congress makes the law. here's how i... |
The nation's Capitol is the center of government power, and it is paid for by the American people. Yet too many politicians are scheduling the people's business around their fund-raising opportunities. There is no good reason to raise money in Washington, DC, and this practice should be banned. P... | the nation's capitol is. the center of government power and it is paid for; by the american people yet too many politicians are scheduling. the. people's business around their fund-raising opportunities there is no good reason to raise. money in washington dc and this practice; should be. banned | The nation's Capitol is, the center of government power and it is paid for by the American people Yet too many politicians are scheduling. the people's business around their fund-raising, opportunities There is no good reason to raise money in Washington DC and this practice should; be banned | the nation's capitol is the center of government power, and it is paid for by the american people. yet too many politicians are scheduling the people's business around their fund-raising opportunities. there is no good reason to raise money in washington, dc, and this practice should be banned. p... |
No party is solely responsible for corruption. But Republicans, who came to power in Congress in 1994 as the party of reform, have a special obligation to act. We must reclaim the high ground of reform, for both the future of our party and the good of our nation. After all, Republicans aren't sup... | no party is solely responsible for corruption but republicans who came to power. in. congress in 1994 as the. party of, reform have a special obligation to act we must reclaim the high ground of reform for both. the future of our party and the good of our, nation after all republicans aren't supp... | No party is solely responsible; for corruption But Republicans who came to power in Congress in 1994 as the, party of reform have. a special obligation to act We must reclaim the high ground of reform for both the. future of our, party and the good of our nation After all. Republicans aren't; sup... | no party is solely responsible for corruption. but republicans, who came to power in congress in 1994 as the party of reform, have a special obligation to act. we must reclaim the high ground of reform, for both the future of our party and the good of our nation. after all, republicans aren't sup... |
Ronald Reagan used to say that there are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. The simple, but not necessarily easy way out of the current troubles begins with shrinking the size of the federal government. As long as government is this big, spends this much and is this powerful, no law or... | ronald reagan used to say that there are no easy answers but there are simple answers the simple but not necessarily easy way out of the current troubles begins with shrinking the size of the federal government as long as government is this big spends this much and is this powerful no law or regul... | Ronald, Reagan used to say that there are no easy answers but there are, simple answers The simple but not necessarily easy way out of the current troubles begins with shrinking the size of the federal government As long as government is this big spends this much and is this powerful no law or reg... | ronald reagan used to say that there are no easy answers, but there are simple answers. the simple, but not necessarily easy way out of the current troubles begins with shrinking the size of the federal government. as long as government is this big, spends this much and is this powerful, no law or... |
Commentary from Newt Gingrich, the former speaker of the House of Representatives. His most recent book is called "Winning the Future: 21st Century Contract With America." | commentary from. newt gingrich the former. speaker. of the house of representatives his most recent. book is called "winning the future: 21st century contract with | Commentary; from Newt Gingrich the former speaker of the, House of Representatives His most recent book is called. "Winning the Future: 21st Century Contract With | commentary from newt gingrich, the former speaker of the house of representatives. his most recent book is called "winning the future: 21st century contract with america." |
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This is MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep. | this is morning edition, from npr news i'm steve | This is MORNING EDITION from NPR, News I'm Steve | this is morning edition from npr news. i'm steve inskeep. |
And I'm Renee Montagne. | and i'm renee | And I'm Renee | and i'm renee montagne. |
President Bush has opened a fresh campaign to sell his ideas on immigration reform. The issue is likely to be debated in Congress in the coming months. Perhaps the biggest challenge Mr. Bush faces is winning over some lawmakers in his own party. The president continues his pitch today with a stop ... | president bush has opened a fresh campaign to sell his ideas on immigration reform the issue is likely to. be debated in congress in the coming months perhaps the biggest challenge mr, bush faces is winning over some lawmakers in his own party the president continues his pitch today with a stop. i... | President Bush has opened a fresh campaign to sell his ideas on immigration reform The issue is likely to be. debated in Congress in the coming months Perhaps the biggest challenge Mr Bush faces is, winning, over some lawmakers in his own party The. president continues his pitch. today with a stop... | president bush has opened a fresh campaign to sell his ideas on immigration reform. the issue is likely to be debated in congress in the coming months. perhaps the biggest challenge mr. bush faces is winning over some lawmakers in his own party. the president continues his pitch today with a stop ... |
Heading into the holiday, Mr. Bush was suffering through some of the lowest job approval ratings of his presidency. Coming out of the gates after Thanksgiving, he hasn't chosen the easiest issue--immigration reform. The president supports what he calls a temporary worker program. It would give und... | heading into the holiday mr bush was suffering through some of the lowest job approval ratings of. his, presidency coming out of the gates. after thanksgiving he hasn't chosen the easiest issue--immigration reform. the president supports what he calls. a temporary worker program it would give undo... | Heading into the holiday Mr Bush was suffering through some of the lowest job approval ratings of his presidency Coming out of the gates after Thanksgiving he hasn't chosen the easiest issue--immigration reform The president supports what; he calls a temporary, worker program It, would give undocu... | heading into the holiday, mr. bush was suffering through some of the lowest job approval ratings of his presidency. coming out of the gates after thanksgiving, he hasn't chosen the easiest issue--immigration reform. the president supports what he calls a temporary worker program. it would give und... |
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President GEORGE W. BUSH: The American people should not have to choose between a welcoming society and a lawful society. We can have both at the same time. | president george w bush: the american people should. not have to choose between a welcoming society and a lawful, society we can have both at the same | President GEORGE W BUSH: The American people should not have to choose. between a welcoming society. and a lawful society We can have both, at the same, | president george w. bush: the american people should not have to choose between a welcoming society and a lawful society. we can have both at the same time. |
To try to woo his Republican skeptics, he talked about their priorities first. He even stood under a banner that said `Protecting America's Borders,' and he was flanked by two imposing Customs and Border Patrol helicopters. | to try to woo his republican skeptics he talked about their priorities first. he, even stood under a banner that said `protecting america's borders' and he was flanked by two imposing customs; and border; patrol | To try to woo his Republican skeptics he talked about their priorities first He even stood under a banner that said `Protecting America's Borders' and he was flanked by two imposing. Customs and Border Patrol | to try to woo his republican skeptics, he talked about their priorities first. he even stood under a banner that said `protecting america's borders,' and he was flanked by two imposing customs and border patrol helicopters. |
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Why do I have to be convenient - inconvenienced by looking at your opinion simply because I'm stuck behind you in traffic? | why do i have to be convenient - inconvenienced by looking at your opinion simply because i'm stuck behind. you in | Why do I have to be convenient - inconvenienced by looking at your opinion simply because I'm stuck behind; you in | why do i have to be convenient - inconvenienced by looking at your opinion simply because i'm stuck behind you in traffic? |
The fact of the matter is that my parents were here and stayed and tried to amend their situation. And because there wasn't really a way to do things, I suppose, clearly, this is what happened. You know, and I feel like this is not a political issue. It is a human issue, and me and my parents were a family and now we'r... | the fact of the. matter is that my parents were here and stayed. and. tried to amend their situation and because. there wasn't really a way to do things i suppose clearly this is what happened you know and i feel like this is not a political issue it is a human issue and me, and my parents. were a family and now we're ... | The; fact of the, matter is that my, parents were here and stayed and tried to amend their. situation And because there wasn't really a way, to do things I suppose clearly. this is what happened You know, and I feel like this is not a political issue; It is a human. issue and me and my parents were a family and now we'... | the fact of the matter is that my parents were here and stayed and tried to amend their situation. and because there wasn't really a way to do things, i suppose, clearly, this is what happened. you know, and i feel like this is not a political issue. it is a human issue, and me and my parents were a family and now we'r... |
How are your folks, by the way? I know you've been able to see them by going to Colombia. | how are your folks by the way? i; know you've been able to see them by going to | How are, your, folks by the way? I. know you've been able to see them by going to | how are your folks, by the way? i know you've been able to see them by going to colombia. |
Yeah. I was just there. | yeah i, was just | Yeah I was just | yeah. i was just there. |
Do they know that you're a big shot now? | do they know that you're a big shot, | Do they know that you're a big shot | do they know that you're a big shot now? |
(Laughter) Well, yeah, well, big shot, huh? No, not - (laughter). | (laughter) well yeah well big shot huh? no not | (Laughter) Well yeah, well, big shot huh? No not | (laughter) well, yeah, well, big shot, huh? no, not - (laughter). |
Do they know that you're a hot ticket now? | do they know that you're a hot. ticket | Do they know that you're a hot ticket | do they know that you're a hot ticket now? |
A hot ticket? Oh, my God. That is such a Boston thing to say. I'm from Boston. | a hot ticket? oh my, god that is such a boston thing to say i'm from | A hot ticket? Oh my God That is such a Boston thing to. say I'm from | a hot ticket? oh, my god. that is such a boston thing to say. i'm from boston. |
But no, they would say a hawt (ph) ticket. | but no. they would say; a hawt | But no they would, say a, hawt | but no, they would say a hawt (ph) ticket. |
A hawt (ph) ticket. Right. Oh, Diane, you're such a hawt (ph) ticket. | a hawt (ph) ticket right oh diane you're. such a hawt | A. hawt (ph) ticket Right Oh Diane you're such a hawt | a hawt (ph) ticket. right. oh, diane, you're such a hawt (ph) ticket. |
A hawt (ph) ticket. | a hawt | A hawt. | a hawt (ph) ticket. |
That's so funny. I could have gone in any direction, and I think they're seeing that I went in the right one. And they're really proud of me. | that's so funny i. could have gone in, any direction and i think they're seeing that i went in the right one and they're really proud of | That's so funny I could have gone in any direction. and I think they're seeing that I, went in the right one And they're really proud of | that's so funny. i could have gone in any direction, and i think they're seeing that i went in the right one. and they're really proud of me. |
Do you feel that this situation has informed your work as an actress? | do you feel that this situation has informed your work as an | Do, you feel that, this situation has informed your work as an | do you feel that this situation has informed your work as an actress? |
Absolutely. I feel like you can't really be truthful as an artist and empathize with the human experience unless you know your truth and you're not living a lie. So I'm learning through it, and it's making me a better person. And it's making me a better artist, I think. | absolutely i feel, like you, can't really be truthful as, an artist and empathize with the human, experience unless you know. your truth and you're not. living a lie so. i'm learning. through it and it's making me a better person and it's making me a better artist i | Absolutely I feel like you can't really; be truthful as. an artist and empathize with the human experience unless you know your truth and you're not living a lie So, I'm learning through it and it's making me a better person And it's making me, a better artist I | absolutely. i feel like you can't really be truthful as an artist and empathize with the human experience unless you know your truth and you're not living a lie. so i'm learning through it, and it's making me a better person. and it's making me a better artist, i think. |
Diane Guerrero is an actress on "Jane The Virgin" and the Netflix series "Orange Is The New Black." She was kind enough to join us from our bureau in New York. Diane Guerrero, thanks so much for speaking with us. | diane, guerrero is an actress on "jane the virgin" and the netflix series "orange is the new black" she was kind enough to join us from our bureau in new york, diane guerrero thanks so much for speaking with | Diane Guerrero is an actress on "Jane The Virgin" and the Netflix series "Orange Is The. New Black" She was kind enough. to join us from our bureau. in New York Diane Guerrero thanks so much for speaking with | diane guerrero is an actress on "jane the virgin" and the netflix series "orange is the new black." she was kind enough to join us from our bureau in new york. diane guerrero, thanks so much for speaking with us. |
No, thank you for having me. | no thank you for having, | No thank you. for having. | no, thank you for having me. |
Tomorrow night, at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, Fiorina will be among the 11 Republican presidential candidates who will debate in primetime. Four others will participate in a non-primetime debate for candidates polling at the lowest levels. NPR's Sam Sanders reports on why those candidates show up at all. | tomorrow night at the ronald reagan presidential library fiorina will be among the. 11 republican presidential candidates who will debate in primetime four others will, participate in a non-primetime, debate for candidates polling at the lowest levels npr's sam sanders reports on why those candidates show up at | Tomorrow night at the Ronald. Reagan Presidential Library Fiorina will be among the 11 Republican presidential candidates who will debate in primetime Four others will participate in a non-primetime debate for candidates polling at the lowest levels NPR's Sam Sanders reports on. why those candidates show up at | tomorrow night, at the ronald reagan presidential library, fiorina will be among the 11 republican presidential candidates who will debate in primetime. four others will participate in a non-primetime debate for candidates polling at the lowest levels. npr's sam sanders reports on why those candidates show up at all. |
OK. Two senators and two governors walk into a presidential library. Where are they seated once they arrive - the kids' table - well, the kids' table debate. That's what a lot of people are calling the second-tier Republican presidential debates. This one on Wednesday will feature four candidates, all currently polling... | ok two, senators and two governors walk into a presidential library where are they seated once they arrive, - the kids' table. - well the kids' table debate that's what a lot of people are calling the second-tier republican presidential debates this one on wednesday; will feature, four candidates all currently polling.... | OK, Two senators, and two governors walk into a presidential library Where are they seated once they arrive - the, kids' table - well the kids' table debate. That's what a lot. of people are calling the. second-tier Republican presidential debates This one on Wednesday will feature four candidates all currently polling... | ok. two senators and two governors walk into a presidential library. where are they seated once they arrive - the kids' table - well, the kids' table debate. that's what a lot of people are calling the second-tier republican presidential debates. this one on wednesday will feature four candidates, all currently polling... |
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I'm very optimistic, and I'm confident that as I get heard by the American people, I'll have an excellent chance to win this race. | i'm very optimistic and, i'm confident that as i. get heard by the american people i'll have an excellent chance to win this | I'm very optimistic and I'm confident that as. I get heard by the American people I'll have, an excellent chance to win this | i'm very optimistic, and i'm confident that as i get heard by the american people, i'll have an excellent chance to win this race. |
That was Pataki talking to NPR last weekend in New Hampshire. And he has a point. He will most likely be heard by a lot of American people. The last kids' table debate still averaged about 6 million viewers. And after that debate, Carly Fiorina moved up in the polls and into the primetime debate. | that was pataki talking to npr, last weekend in new hampshire, and he has a point he will most, likely be heard by a lot of american people the last kids' table debate still. averaged about. 6 million viewers. and after that debate. carly fiorina moved up in the, polls and into the primetime | That, was Pataki talking to NPR last weekend in New Hampshire And he has a point He, will. most likely, be, heard by. a lot of American people The last kids' table debate still averaged about 6 million viewers And after that debate Carly Fiorina moved up in the polls and into the primetime | that was pataki talking to npr last weekend in new hampshire. and he has a point. he will most likely be heard by a lot of american people. the last kids' table debate still averaged about 6 million viewers. and after that debate, carly fiorina moved up in the polls and into the primetime debate. |
James Thurber directs the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University. Thurber says even though these candidates are all polling at the lowest levels, they really think that they'd make good presidents. And Thurber says they get something from just being there. | james thurber directs the center for congressional and presidential studies at american university thurber says even though these candidates are all polling at the lowest levels they really think that they'd make good. presidents and thurber says they get something from just being | James Thurber directs, the Center for Congressional and Presidential Studies at American University Thurber says even though, these candidates are all polling. at the lowest. levels they really think that they'd make good presidents And Thurber says they get something from just being | james thurber directs the center for congressional and presidential studies at american university. thurber says even though these candidates are all polling at the lowest levels, they really think that they'd make good presidents. and thurber says they get something from just being there. |
They also have an insatiable ego, in my opinion. And they need to be affirmed externally, and so they don't look at the reality of the situation. | they, also have an insatiable ego in my opinion and they need to be affirmed externally and so they don't look at the reality of the | They also have an insatiable, ego in my opinion And they, need to be affirmed externally, and so they don't look at the reality of. the | they also have an insatiable ego, in my opinion. and they need to be affirmed externally, and so they don't look at the reality of the situation. |
Thurber also says there's a financial upside of being a presidential candidate even if you lose and do it from the JV squad. | thurber also, says there's a financial upside of being a presidential candidate even if you lose and do it from the, jv | Thurber also says there's a financial upside of being a presidential candidate even if you. lose and do, it from, the JV | thurber also says there's a financial upside of being a presidential candidate even if you lose and do it from the jv squad. |
It's not only a platform for higher office. But it's also a way to become visible. They get invitations for speeches. The second-tier candidate can make more money, and most of them are saying, why not? | it's not only a platform for higher office but. it's also a way to become visible they get invitations for, speeches, the second-tier candidate can make more money, and most of, them are saying why | It's not only a platform for higher office But it's also a, way to, become visible They get invitations. for speeches The second-tier candidate can make more money and most of them are saying why | it's not only a platform for higher office. but it's also a way to become visible. they get invitations for speeches. the second-tier candidate can make more money, and most of them are saying, why not? |
Besides higher speaking fees, former candidates can look forward to cable news contracts, maybe even a book deal. So if you don't get the job of president, you can still find work. Of course, these second-tier candidates argue they aren't really second-tier at all. | besides higher speaking fees former candidates can look forward to cable news contracts maybe even a book deal so if you don't get the job of president you can still find work of course these second-tier candidates argue they aren't really second-tier at | Besides higher speaking fees former candidates can look forward to cable news contracts maybe even a book deal So if you don't get the job of president you can still find work Of course these second-tier candidates argue they aren't really, second-tier, at | besides higher speaking fees, former candidates can look forward to cable news contracts, maybe even a book deal. so if you don't get the job of president, you can still find work. of course, these second-tier candidates argue they aren't really second-tier at all. |
John Brabender is Rick Santorum's top strategist. He says the division for the first- and second-tier debates is arbitrary considering that many candidates who made the primetime debate are still polling in the low single digits. Brabender suggests a lottery system. | john brabender is rick santorum's top strategist he says the division for the first- and second-tier debates is. arbitrary considering that many candidates who. made the primetime debate are still. polling in the low, single digits brabender suggests a lottery | John Brabender is Rick Santorum's top strategist He says the division for the first- and second-tier debates is arbitrary considering that many candidates, who made the primetime debate are still; polling in the low single digits, Brabender suggests a lottery | john brabender is rick santorum's top strategist. he says the division for the first- and second-tier debates is arbitrary considering that many candidates who made the primetime debate are still polling in the low single digits. brabender suggests a lottery system. |
You can pull them out of a hat and say, here's in the first one; who's in the second one? I think it would've been better for the Republican Party to do that, and I think it would've been better for the viewers if that were to happen. | you can pull them out of a hat. and say here's. in the first one, who's in the, second one? i think it; would've been better for the, republican party to do that and i think it would've been better for the viewers if that were to | You can pull them out of a hat and say here's in the first one who's in the second one? I think it would've, been better for the Republican Party to do that. and I think it would've, been better for the viewers if, that were to | you can pull them out of a hat and say, here's in the first one; who's in the second one? i think it would've been better for the republican party to do that, and i think it would've been better for the viewers if that were to happen. |
So kids at all of the tables - who wouldn't like that? Sam Sanders, NPR News. | so kids at all of the tables - who wouldn't like that? sam sanders npr | So kids at all of the tables - who wouldn't like that? Sam Sanders NPR | so kids at all of the tables - who wouldn't like that? sam sanders, npr news. |
And then there's the other end of the spectrum - kids who move too much. Doctors have noted with alarm in recent years the increase in overuse injuries among young athletes; kids playing many, many hours, especially if they play just one sport. The toll on knees and ankles is fairly well-documented. More surprising is ... | and. then there's. the. other end of the spectrum - kids. who move too much doctors have noted with alarm in recent years the increase in overuse injuries among young athletes kids playing many many hours especially if they play just one sport the toll on knees and ankles is fairly; well-documented more surprising is a... | And then there's. the other, end of the spectrum - kids who move too much. Doctors have noted with alarm in, recent years the increase in overuse injuries among young athletes, kids playing many many hours especially if they play just one sport The toll on knees and ankles is fairly well-documented More surprising is, ... | and then there's the other end of the spectrum - kids who move too much. doctors have noted with alarm in recent years the increase in overuse injuries among young athletes; kids playing many, many hours, especially if they play just one sport. the toll on knees and ankles is fairly well-documented. more surprising is ... |
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The videogame "NHL 2013" is as close as Jack Everett gets to playing sports these days. | the videogame "nhl 2013" is as close as. jack everett, gets to playing sports these | The videogame "NHL 2013" is; as close as Jack Everett gets, to playing sports. these | the videogame "nhl 2013" is as close as jack everett gets to playing sports these days. |
I'm the Boston Bruins. And the guy that just shot it was Milan Lucic; he's a really good guy on our team. | i'm the boston bruins and the guy that just shot it was milan lucic he's a really; good guy on our | I'm the Boston Bruins, And, the guy that just shot it, was Milan Lucic he's a. really good guy on our | i'm the boston bruins. and the guy that just shot it was milan lucic; he's a really good guy on our team. |
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