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Occasionally. But he's got his own car? | occasionally but he's got his; own | Occasionally But he's got his own | occasionally. but he's got his own car? |
You know, I've got quite a collection. I like some of the more curious-shaped ones and I've got a crazy daisy one from Gene McCarthy's campaign and that's just iconic to that era, very emblematic of the whole peace generation. I've got a great one that is a big Texas hat that says, you know, All The Way with LBJ and it... | you know i've got quite a collection; i. like, some of the more curious-shaped ones, and i've got a crazy daisy one, from gene mccarthy's campaign and that's just iconic to that era very. emblematic of the whole peace generation i've got a great one that is a big texas hat that says you know all the way with lbj and it... | You know I've got quite a collection I like some. of the more curious-shaped ones and I've got a crazy daisy one from Gene McCarthy's campaign and that's just iconic to that era very emblematic of the whole peace generation I've got a great one, that is a big Texas hat that says you know All The Way with LBJ and it's a... | you know, i've got quite a collection. i like some of the more curious-shaped ones and i've got a crazy daisy one from gene mccarthy's campaign and that's just iconic to that era, very emblematic of the whole peace generation. i've got a great one that is a big texas hat that says, you know, all the way with lbj and it... |
I think that the - they're not necessarily more effective as a political tool or as an advertising tool but they're certainly interesting as a design element. I think right now Obama's emblem of the horizon and the O is extremely striking and is a very beautiful example of good design. | i think. that the - they're not necessarily more effective as a political tool or as an advertising tool but they're certainly interesting as a design element i think right now obama's, emblem of the horizon and the o is extremely striking, and is a very beautiful example, of. good | I, think that the - they're not necessarily more effective as a political tool or as. an advertising tool but they're certainly interesting as a design element I think right now Obama's emblem of the horizon and the O is extremely striking and is a very beautiful example of, good | i think that the - they're not necessarily more effective as a political tool or as an advertising tool but they're certainly interesting as a design element. i think right now obama's emblem of the horizon and the o is extremely striking and is a very beautiful example of good design. |
Most bumper stickers are kind of boring. They usually follow into the red, white and blue category. Sometimes you'll see a little bit of yellow on them. Jimmy Carter's were interesting. He was green before anyone of us knew what being green meant because I've got one that says Gimme Jimmy and it's all green and white, ... | most bumper stickers are kind of boring they usually follow into the red white, and blue category sometimes you'll see a little bit; of yellow on them jimmy carter's were interesting he was green before anyone of us; knew what being green meant because. i've got one that says gimme jimmy and it's all green and white ve... | Most bumper stickers. are kind of boring They usually follow. into the red white and blue category Sometimes you'll see a little bit of yellow on them Jimmy Carter's were interesting He was green before anyone of us knew what being green meant because I've got one that says Gimme Jimmy and it's all, green and white ver... | most bumper stickers are kind of boring. they usually follow into the red, white and blue category. sometimes you'll see a little bit of yellow on them. jimmy carter's were interesting. he was green before anyone of us knew what being green meant because i've got one that says gimme jimmy and it's all green and white, ... |
Patti Brown, thanks very much. | patti brown thanks very. | Patti Brown thanks very, | patti brown, thanks very much. |
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Patti Brown with us. | patti; brown with | Patti Brown with | patti brown with us. |
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Up next, in response to the Bush administration, which has long ignored or at least downplayed global warming, the Democratic-led Congress yesterday passed the CLEAN Long-Term Energy Alternative Act of 2007 as designed to put some teeth - you might read there money - into the development of alternative energy sources. ... | up next in response to the bush administration, which has long ignored or at least downplayed global warming the democratic-led congress yesterday passed the clean long-term, energy alternative act of 2007 as designed to put some teeth - you might read there money - into the development of alternative energy sources co... | Up next in response to the Bush administration; which has long ignored or at least downplayed global warming the Democratic-led Congress yesterday passed the CLEAN Long-Term Energy Alternative Act of 2007 as designed to put. some teeth, - you might read there money - into the, development of alternative; energy sources... | up next, in response to the bush administration, which has long ignored or at least downplayed global warming, the democratic-led congress yesterday passed the clean long-term energy alternative act of 2007 as designed to put some teeth - you might read there money - into the development of alternative energy sources. ... |
My next guest says the U.S. climate policy is where this Congress may really make its mark. Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making moves to create a special committee that will manage House efforts on global warming. Several bills in the Senate would establish caps on emission levels. But how far could these efforts go with an... | my next guest says the u.s climate policy is where this congress may really make its mark speaker nancy pelosi is making moves to create a, special committee that will manage house efforts on global warming several bills in the. senate would establish caps on emission levels but how. far could these efforts go with an ... | My next guest says the U.S climate policy is where this; Congress may really make its mark Speaker Nancy Pelosi is making moves to create a special committee. that will. manage House efforts on global warming Several bills in the Senate would, establish, caps. on emission levels But how far could these efforts go with,... | my next guest says the u.s. climate policy is where this congress may really make its mark. speaker nancy pelosi is making moves to create a special committee that will manage house efforts on global warming. several bills in the senate would establish caps on emission levels. but how far could these efforts go with an... |
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David Goldston was the chief of staff for the House Committee on Science from 2001 to 2006. He's a scholar in residence in the program in science technology and environmental policy at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University in New Jersey. And he's writing a column for the journal "Nature" on the intersection... | david goldston was the chief, of staff for the, house committee on science, from 2001 to 2006. he's a scholar in residence in the program in science technology and environmental policy at the woodrow; wilson school at princeton university in new jersey and he's writing, a column for. the journal "nature" on the interse... | David, Goldston was the chief of staff for the House Committee on Science from 2001 to 2006. He's a scholar in residence, in the program in science technology and environmental policy at the Woodrow Wilson School at Princeton University in New Jersey And he's. writing a column for the journal "Nature" on the intersecti... | david goldston was the chief of staff for the house committee on science from 2001 to 2006. he's a scholar in residence in the program in science technology and environmental policy at the woodrow wilson school at princeton university in new jersey. and he's writing a column for the journal "nature" on the intersection... |
David Goldston joins us by phone from Arlington, Virginia. Welcome to the program. | david goldston joins. us by phone from arlington virginia welcome. to the | David; Goldston joins us by phone from Arlington. Virginia Welcome to the | david goldston joins us by phone from arlington, virginia. welcome to the program. |
Thanks, Ira. | thanks | Thanks | thanks, ira. |
Nice to be with you. How serious do you think this new Congress is on tackling global warming? | nice to be with you how, serious do you think this new, congress is on tackling global | Nice to be with you How serious do you think this new Congress is on tackling global | nice to be with you. how serious do you think this new congress is on tackling global warming? |
Well, it seems to be more serious every day. I mean the fact that the speaker is now appointing a committee especially to look at climate change means that she doesn't want the issue to languish. There's, as you noted, the four bills already in the Senate. So it's looks like it's really going to try to put this issue o... | well it seems to be more serious every day i mean. the fact that the speaker is now appointing a committee especially to look at climate change; means that she doesn't want the, issue to languish there's as you noted the four bills already in the senate so it's looks like it's really going to try to. put this issue on ... | Well it seems to be more serious every day I; mean the fact that the, speaker is. now appointing a committee especially to look at climate change means that. she doesn't want the issue to languish There's as you, noted the four bills already in the Senate So it's looks like it's really going to, try to put this issue o... | well, it seems to be more serious every day. i mean the fact that the speaker is now appointing a committee especially to look at climate change means that she doesn't want the issue to languish. there's, as you noted, the four bills already in the senate. so it's looks like it's really going to try to put this issue o... |
But will it be looking to serve the same industrial base? In other words, the same coal interest, for example. Well, we'll use coal because they're very important politically. We'll just try to clean it up instead, perhaps, of looking at alternative energies like solar and wind and things like that. | but will it be looking. to serve the same industrial base? in other words. the same coal interest for example well we'll use coal because they're very important politically we'll just try to clean it up instead perhaps. of looking at. alternative energies like solar and wind and things like | But will it be looking to serve the same, industrial base? In other words the same coal interest; for example Well we'll use coal, because they're very important politically We'll just try to clean it up instead perhaps of looking at alternative energies, like solar. and wind and things like; | but will it be looking to serve the same industrial base? in other words, the same coal interest, for example. well, we'll use coal because they're very important politically. we'll just try to clean it up instead, perhaps, of looking at alternative energies like solar and wind and things like that. |
I think they're going to be looking at all of that. I mean coal accounts for about 50 percent of U.S. energy production. That's not going to change anytime soon. No one thinks that it will. But we don't want to be just stuck with the current technologies. And despite support for research on new technologies, nothing re... | i think they're going to be looking at all of that i mean coal accounts for about. 50 percent of u.s energy production that's not going to change anytime soon no one thinks that it. will but we don't want to be just stuck with the current technologies and despite support for research on new technologies nothing really,... | I think they're going to be looking at all of. that I mean. coal accounts for, about 50 percent of U.S energy production That's not going to change anytime soon No one thinks that it will But we don't want to be just stuck with the current technologies, And despite support for research on. new technologies nothing real... | i think they're going to be looking at all of that. i mean coal accounts for about 50 percent of u.s. energy production. that's not going to change anytime soon. no one thinks that it will. but we don't want to be just stuck with the current technologies. and despite support for research on new technologies, nothing re... |
We had a bill that was passed this week. Tell us about it. | we had a bill that was passed this week tell us about | We had a bill that was passed this week; Tell us about | we had a bill that was passed this week. tell us about it. |
Well, this bill was mostly dealing with tax breaks for oil companies. The aspect of it that's most relevant to the discussion we're having now is it does set up the potential to have a trust fund for alternative energies, alternative energy methods. | well this bill was mostly dealing with tax breaks for. oil companies the aspect of it that's most relevant to the discussion we're having now is it does set up the potential to. have a trust fund for, alternative energies alternative energy | Well this; bill was mostly dealing with, tax breaks for oil companies The aspect. of it, that's most, relevant to, the discussion we're having now is it does set, up the potential to have a trust fund for alternative energies; alternative energy | well, this bill was mostly dealing with tax breaks for oil companies. the aspect of it that's most relevant to the discussion we're having now is it does set up the potential to have a trust fund for alternative energies, alternative energy methods. |
The House is going to be deciding over the next few weeks and beyond how to actually set up and use those funds, assuming that they really come in. So I think we're just starting to see the beginning of this. I think again, the important thing is that there be real policies and not just research money because there's n... | the house is. going to, be deciding over the next few weeks and beyond how to actually, set up and use those funds assuming that they really come in so i think. we're. just starting to see the beginning of this i. think again the important thing is that there be real policies and not. just research money because there'... | The House is, going to be deciding over the next, few, weeks and, beyond how to actually set up and use those funds assuming that they really come, in So I think we're, just, starting to. see the beginning of this, I think again the important thing is; that, there be real policies and not. just research money because t... | the house is going to be deciding over the next few weeks and beyond how to actually set up and use those funds, assuming that they really come in. so i think we're just starting to see the beginning of this. i think again, the important thing is that there be real policies and not just research money because there's n... |
And how can Congress write a policy? That's usually up to the president, is it not? | and how can congress write a policy? that's usually. up to the, president is it. | And how can Congress write a policy? That's usually up to the president is it | and how can congress write a policy? that's usually up to the president, is it not? |
Well, no. I mean it really has - the president can do some things but a lot of these things can be done legislatively either instead of by the president or require legislation. So they can set new energy efficiency standards for appliances, new corporate fuel economy standards for automobiles, provide tax incentives, w... | well no i mean, it really has - the, president, can do. some things but a lot of these things, can be done legislatively either instead of, by the president or require legislation so they. can set new energy efficiency standards, for appliances new corporate fuel economy standards for automobiles provide tax incentives... | Well no I mean it really has - the president can do, some things. but a lot of, these things, can be done, legislatively either instead of by the president or require legislation So they can set new energy efficiency standards, for appliances new corporate fuel economy standards for automobiles provide tax incentives. ... | well, no. i mean it really has - the president can do some things but a lot of these things can be done legislatively either instead of by the president or require legislation. so they can set new energy efficiency standards for appliances, new corporate fuel economy standards for automobiles, provide tax incentives, w... |
So there's a whole range of tools, and all of these are in the hands of the Congress. And the Congress has been largely unwilling to shape them in recent years despite passing a large energy bill that largely left real change by the wayside. | so there's a whole range of tools and all, of these are in the hands of the congress and the congress has been largely unwilling to shape them in recent years despite. passing a large energy. bill, that largely left, real change by the | So there's a, whole range of tools and all of these are in the hands of. the Congress And the Congress has been largely unwilling to shape them in recent years despite passing a. large energy, bill that largely left real change by the | so there's a whole range of tools, and all of these are in the hands of the congress. and the congress has been largely unwilling to shape them in recent years despite passing a large energy bill that largely left real change by the wayside. |
How different could this process be with Democrats in the majority, in charge of committees that before were just standing by? | how different could this process be with democrats in the majority in charge of committees that before were just standing | How different could this process be with Democrats, in the majority in charge. of committees, that before were just, standing | how different could this process be with democrats in the majority, in charge of committees that before were just standing by? |
We're going to take a call now from Nate in Concord, Michigan--or Concord, New Hampshire I think it is. | we're going to, take. a call now from nate in, concord michigan--or concord new hampshire, i think it | We're going to take a call now from Nate. in Concord Michigan--or Concord New Hampshire I think it, | we're going to take a call now from nate in concord, michigan--or concord, new hampshire i think it is. |
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is in Mexico City today. She spent yesterday touring the Texas-Mexico border. Her trip south comes at a time when cooperation with the U.S. has been controversial in Mexico. But a high-profile arrest of one of Mexico's top cartel leaders may show closer coopera... | department of homeland security secretary janet napolitano is in mexico city today she spent yesterday touring the texas-mexico border; her trip south comes at a, time when cooperation with the u.s has been controversial in mexico but a high-profile arrest of, one of, mexico's top cartel leaders may show closer coopera... | Department of Homeland, Security Secretary Janet Napolitano is in Mexico City today She spent yesterday touring the Texas-Mexico border Her trip south comes, at a time when. cooperation with the U.S has been. controversial in Mexico But a. high-profile arrest of one, of Mexico's top cartel leaders, may, show closer coo... | department of homeland security secretary janet napolitano is in mexico city today. she spent yesterday touring the texas-mexico border. her trip south comes at a time when cooperation with the u.s. has been controversial in mexico. but a high-profile arrest of one of mexico's top cartel leaders may show closer coopera... |
Standing at the busy, hot and windy port of entry at Brownsville, Texas, DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano said the two countries have regional problems, and together will find regional solutions. | standing at the busy hot and windy port, of entry, at brownsville texas dhs secretary janet, napolitano said the two countries have regional problems and together will find regional | Standing at the busy hot and windy port of entry at Brownsville Texas DHS Secretary Janet Napolitano said the two countries have regional. problems and together will find, regional | standing at the busy, hot and windy port of entry at brownsville, texas, dhs secretary janet napolitano said the two countries have regional problems, and together will find regional solutions. |
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That meat, she says, is sharing police intelligence, and soon even patrolling the border together. Yesterday, Napolitano signed an agreement to start such a program with her counterpart across the border in Matamoros, Mexico. | that meat she says is sharing police intelligence and soon, even patrolling, the border together, yesterday napolitano signed an agreement to start. such a program with, her counterpart across the border in matamoros | That meat she says is sharing police intelligence and soon even patrolling the border together Yesterday Napolitano signed an agreement to, start such a program with her. counterpart across the border in Matamoros. | that meat, she says, is sharing police intelligence, and soon even patrolling the border together. yesterday, napolitano signed an agreement to start such a program with her counterpart across the border in matamoros, mexico. |
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Mexican Interior Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong said Mexico needs the United States, and he's convinced the United States needs Mexico, too. This is a much different tune for Osorio Chong and his boss President Enrique Pena Nieto. The new administration - which took power last December - doesn't like to talk public... | mexican interior minister miguel angel osorio chong said mexico needs the united states and he's, convinced the united states needs mexico too this is a much, different. tune for osorio chong and his boss president enrique pena nieto the new administration - which; took power last december - doesn't like to talk public... | Mexican Interior, Minister Miguel Angel Osorio Chong, said Mexico needs the United States and he's convinced the United, States needs Mexico too; This is a much, different tune, for Osorio Chong and his boss President Enrique Pena Nieto The new administration - which took power last December - doesn't like to talk publ... | mexican interior minister miguel angel osorio chong said mexico needs the united states, and he's convinced the united states needs mexico, too. this is a much different tune for osorio chong and his boss president enrique pena nieto. the new administration - which took power last december - doesn't like to talk public... |
I've seen some quite-high-profile cases where U.S. government representatives have been asked to leave security facilities in Mexico, whereas previously, they were welcome there. | i've seen some quite-high-profile cases where u.s government representatives have been asked to leave security; facilities in mexico whereas previously they were welcome | I've seen some quite-high-profile cases where U.S government representatives have been asked to leave security facilities in Mexico whereas previously they were welcome | i've seen some quite-high-profile cases where u.s. government representatives have been asked to leave security facilities in mexico, whereas previously, they were welcome there. |
And, Wood says, the Mexicans now also put more emphasis on their own capabilities to intercept drugs and wanted cartel leaders. That was the case just last week, when Mexico announced the capture of the leader of one of the country's most brutal cartels, Zeta kingpin Miguel Angel Trevino. At a press conference, the spo... | and wood says the mexicans now also put more emphasis on their own capabilities to intercept drugs and wanted cartel leaders that was the case just last week when, mexico announced the capture of the, leader of one of the country's most brutal cartels zeta kingpin. miguel angel trevino at a press conference the spokesp... | And Wood says the Mexicans now also put more emphasis on their own capabilities to intercept drugs, and wanted cartel leaders That was the, case just last week when Mexico announced the capture of the leader of one of the country's most brutal cartels Zeta kingpin Miguel Angel Trevino At a press conference the spokespe... | and, wood says, the mexicans now also put more emphasis on their own capabilities to intercept drugs and wanted cartel leaders. that was the case just last week, when mexico announced the capture of the leader of one of the country's most brutal cartels, zeta kingpin miguel angel trevino. at a press conference, the spo... |
The U.S. has been providing intelligence to the Mexicans for a while now. That hasn't stopped. It's going to continue. | the u.s has been providing intelligence to the mexicans for a while now that hasn't. stopped it's going to | The U.S has been, providing intelligence to the Mexicans for a while now That hasn't stopped It's going to | the u.s. has been providing intelligence to the mexicans for a while now. that hasn't stopped. it's going to continue. |
Pena Nieto may be downplaying the drug war fight, and recently backed away from a campaign pledge to build a 10,000-strong elite national police force. But Alejandro Hope, a security analyst at Mexico's IMCO think-tank, says the current president's strategy is just like his predecessors. | pena nieto may be downplaying the drug war fight and recently backed away from a campaign pledge to build a 10,000-strong elite; national police force but, alejandro hope a security, analyst at mexico's imco think-tank says the current president's strategy is just like his | Pena Nieto, may, be downplaying the drug war fight and recently. backed away from a campaign pledge. to build, a 10,000-strong elite national police, force But Alejandro Hope a security analyst at Mexico's IMCO think-tank says the current president's strategy is just like his | pena nieto may be downplaying the drug war fight, and recently backed away from a campaign pledge to build a 10,000-strong elite national police force. but alejandro hope, a security analyst at mexico's imco think-tank, says the current president's strategy is just like his predecessors. |
I'm quite sure that they will continue to exchange intelligence with the U.S. | i'm, quite sure that they will continue to, exchange, intelligence with, the | I'm quite sure that they will continue to exchange intelligence with the | i'm quite sure that they will continue to exchange intelligence with the u.s. |
He says it's virtually the same, even if the packaging is different. Carrie Kahn, NPR News, Mexico City. | he says it's virtually the same even if the packaging, is different carrie kahn npr news mexico | He says it's virtually. the same. even if the packaging is, different Carrie Kahn NPR News Mexico | he says it's virtually the same, even if the packaging is different. carrie kahn, npr news, mexico city. |
It's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED, from NPR West. I'm Arun Rath. | it's all things, considered from npr west i'm arun | It's ALL, THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR West I'm Arun. | it's all things considered, from npr west. i'm arun rath. |
The U.S. and other world powers have agreed on a plan with Iran to start rolling back parts of the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief. Secretary of State John Kerry says the deal goes into effect later this month. | the u.s and other world powers have agreed on a plan with iran to start rolling back parts of the iranian nuclear program in exchange for, some sanctions relief secretary of state john kerry says. the deal goes into effect later, this | The. U.S, and; other world powers have agreed on; a plan with Iran to start. rolling back parts of the Iranian nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions, relief Secretary of State John Kerry says the deal goes into effect, later this | the u.s. and other world powers have agreed on a plan with iran to start rolling back parts of the iranian nuclear program in exchange for some sanctions relief. secretary of state john kerry says the deal goes into effect later this month. |
As of that day - Jan. 20th - for the first time in almost a decade, Iran's nuclear program will not be able to advance. In fact, parts of it will be rolled back while we start negotiating a comprehensive agreement to address the international community's concerns about Iran's nuclear program. | as of that day - jan 20th - for the first time in almost a decade iran's nuclear program will not be able to advance in fact, parts of it; will. be rolled back while we start negotiating a comprehensive agreement to address the international community's concerns about iran's nuclear | As of that day - Jan 20th - for the first time in almost a decade; Iran's nuclear program will not; be, able to advance In fact parts of it will be rolled back while we start negotiating a comprehensive, agreement to address the; international, community's concerns, about Iran's nuclear | as of that day - jan. 20th - for the first time in almost a decade, iran's nuclear program will not be able to advance. in fact, parts of it will be rolled back while we start negotiating a comprehensive agreement to address the international community's concerns about iran's nuclear program. |
Kerry was speaking in Paris, where he has a lot on his plate including plans to hold a long-delayed peace conference on Syria next week. He's urging the Syrian opposition to attend the meeting, and to negotiate with a regime they've been trying to topple. The war in Syria has raged for three years and has befuddled the... | kerry was speaking. in paris where he has a lot on his plate, including plans to, hold a long-delayed peace conference on syria next week he's urging the syrian opposition to attend the meeting and to negotiate with a. regime they've, been trying to topple the war in syria has raged for three years and has befuddled th... | Kerry was speaking in Paris where he has a lot on his plate including plans to hold a long-delayed peace conference; on Syria next week He's, urging the Syrian, opposition to attend the meeting, and to negotiate with a regime they've, been. trying to topple The war in Syria has raged for three years and has, befuddled ... | kerry was speaking in paris, where he has a lot on his plate including plans to hold a long-delayed peace conference on syria next week. he's urging the syrian opposition to attend the meeting, and to negotiate with a regime they've been trying to topple. the war in syria has raged for three years and has befuddled the... |
Jan Egeland describes Syria as the challenge for our generation, and that's something coming from a man who used to oversee U.N. aid operations around the globe. | jan egeland; describes syria as the challenge for our generation and that's something coming from a man who used to. oversee u.n aid, operations around the | Jan. Egeland describes Syria as the challenge for our generation, and that's something coming from a man who used to oversee U.N aid operations around the | jan egeland describes syria as the challenge for our generation, and that's something coming from a man who used to oversee u.n. aid operations around the globe. |
Since the turn of the millennium, we have not had such a massive displacement of people. Nine million - and counting - people have lost their homes. It is beyond anybody's imagination. | since the turn of the millennium, we, have not had such a massive displacement of people, nine million; - and counting - people have, lost, their homes it. is beyond anybody's | Since the turn of the millennium we, have not had such a massive displacement of people Nine million - and. counting - people have lost their homes It is beyond anybody's | since the turn of the millennium, we have not had such a massive displacement of people. nine million - and counting - people have lost their homes. it is beyond anybody's imagination. |
Egeland, now secretary general of the Norwegian Refugee Council, says the international community is failing the people of Syria. But he's hopeful that in all the meetings this week - in Paris, and at a donors conference in Kuwait - countries will push Syria to give aid groups the access they need. | egeland now, secretary general of the norwegian refugee council, says the international community is failing the, people of syria but he's hopeful that in all the meetings this week - in paris and at a donors conference in kuwait - countries will push syria to give aid groups the access they | Egeland now secretary general of the. Norwegian Refugee; Council says the international community, is failing the people of Syria But he's hopeful that in all the meetings this week - in Paris and at a donors conference in Kuwait, - countries will push Syria to give aid groups the access they | egeland, now secretary general of the norwegian refugee council, says the international community is failing the people of syria. but he's hopeful that in all the meetings this week - in paris, and at a donors conference in kuwait - countries will push syria to give aid groups the access they need. |
And there should be consequences for those who break these humanitarian principles. And we haven't seen that, so far. So now, humanitarians are struggling alone, uphill. We are completely overwhelmed especially inside of Syria; where the aid operation is too weak, and the problems are too great. | and there should be consequences for those, who. break these humanitarian principles and we haven't seen that so, far so now humanitarians are struggling alone uphill we are; completely, overwhelmed especially inside. of syria where the aid operation is too weak and the problems are too | And there should be consequences for those who break these humanitarian principles And we haven't; seen that so far So now. humanitarians are. struggling alone uphill We. are; completely overwhelmed especially inside of Syria where the aid operation is too weak and. the problems are too | and there should be consequences for those who break these humanitarian principles. and we haven't seen that, so far. so now, humanitarians are struggling alone, uphill. we are completely overwhelmed especially inside of syria; where the aid operation is too weak, and the problems are too great. |
Secretary Kerry says 160,000 people are trapped, without aid, in a suburb of Damascus. He says there's an urgent need to focus on this, and to get a long-delayed peace conference off the ground. | secretary kerry says, 160,000 people are trapped without. aid in a suburb of damascus he says there's an urgent need to focus on this and to get a long-delayed peace, conference off the | Secretary Kerry says 160,000 people are trapped without aid in a, suburb of Damascus He says there's an urgent need to focus on this and to get, a long-delayed peace conference off the | secretary kerry says 160,000 people are trapped, without aid, in a suburb of damascus. he says there's an urgent need to focus on this, and to get a long-delayed peace conference off the ground. |
There is no other alternative to ending this violence and saving the state of Syria than to find a negotiated, peaceful outcome. | there is no, other alternative to ending this violence and saving the state of. syria than to find a negotiated peaceful, | There is no other alternative to ending this violence and saving the state of Syria than to find a negotiated peaceful | there is no other alternative to ending this violence and saving the state of syria than to find a negotiated, peaceful outcome. |
Kerry is urging the fractious opposition to attend next week's conference in Switzerland, and he calls this a test of everyone's credibility. The president of the Syrian opposition council, Ahmad al-Jarba, isn't making any promises to attend just yet. But in Paris, standing alongside Kerry and other foreign ministers o... | kerry. is urging the fractious opposition to attend next, week's conference. in switzerland and he. calls this a test of. everyone's credibility the president of the syrian opposition council ahmad al-jarba isn't making any promises to attend just yet but in paris standing alongside kerry. and other foreign ministers o... | Kerry is urging the fractious opposition to attend next week's conference in. Switzerland and he calls this. a test; of everyone's credibility The, president of the Syrian, opposition council Ahmad al-Jarba isn't making any. promises to attend just yet But in Paris. standing alongside Kerry and other foreign ministers ... | kerry is urging the fractious opposition to attend next week's conference in switzerland, and he calls this a test of everyone's credibility. the president of the syrian opposition council, ahmad al-jarba, isn't making any promises to attend just yet. but in paris, standing alongside kerry and other foreign ministers o... |
(Through interpreter) The most important aspect of today's meeting is that we all agree to say that al-Assad has no future in Syria. The al-Assad family has no future in Syria. | (through interpreter) the most important aspect of today's. meeting is that; we all agree to say that al-assad has no future in, syria the al-assad family has no future in | (Through interpreter) The most important aspect of today's meeting, is that we all agree to say. that al-Assad has no future in Syria The al-Assad family has no future in, | (through interpreter) the most important aspect of today's meeting is that we all agree to say that al-assad has no future in syria. the al-assad family has no future in syria. |
And Jarba says there can be no ambiguity about that. Turkey's foreign minister, Ahmet Davutoglu, says he's hopeful Jarba will now decide to attend the conference; though he acknowledges it's a difficult decision as rebels fight extremists among their ranks, and as Syria continues to bombard cities. | and jarba says there can be no ambiguity, about that turkey's foreign minister ahmet davutoglu says he's hopeful jarba will now decide to attend the conference though he acknowledges it's a difficult decision as rebels fight extremists among their ranks and as syria continues to bombard | And Jarba says there can be no ambiguity about that Turkey's foreign minister Ahmet Davutoglu, says he's; hopeful Jarba will now decide. to attend the conference though he acknowledges it's a difficult, decision as rebels fight extremists among their ranks and; as Syria continues to bombard; | and jarba says there can be no ambiguity about that. turkey's foreign minister, ahmet davutoglu, says he's hopeful jarba will now decide to attend the conference; though he acknowledges it's a difficult decision as rebels fight extremists among their ranks, and as syria continues to bombard cities. |
Hi, Nate. | hi | Hi, | hi, nate. |
That's correct. | that's | That's | that's correct. |
Go ahead. | go | Go | go ahead. |
Yes, it does. And the reason it does is that it's not the only activity and sort of fire burning in the city. We have a record number of runoffs. As you know, we have 50 aldermen. Nineteen of them didn't make it directly into a victory. They are going to runoffs, and they are the insurgents. They are the so-called prog... | yes it does and. the reason it. does is that it's not the only activity and sort of fire burning in the. city we have a record number of runoffs as; you know we have 50 aldermen nineteen of them didn't make it, directly into. a victory they are going, to runoffs and they are the insurgents they are the so-called progre... | Yes it does, And, the, reason it does, is that it's not the only activity and sort of, fire burning in the city We; have a record number, of runoffs As you know. we have 50 aldermen Nineteen of them didn't make it directly. into a victory They are going to runoffs. and they are the, insurgents. They are. the so-called ... | yes, it does. and the reason it does is that it's not the only activity and sort of fire burning in the city. we have a record number of runoffs. as you know, we have 50 aldermen. nineteen of them didn't make it directly into a victory. they are going to runoffs, and they are the insurgents. they are the so-called prog... |
Who is Chuy Garcia, and does he have to show that he's not just a protest candidate now? | who; is chuy garcia and does he have, to show that he's not just a protest candidate | Who is Chuy Garcia and does. he have to show that he's not just a; protest; candidate | who is chuy garcia, and does he have to show that he's not just a protest candidate now? |
He has been around for a long time. He was a state senator. He was a city council alderman. He is now a Cook County commissioner. Was he widely known all the way across Chicago? No, he has not been. But he is a solid and serious individual, who's been in government for a long time. He was not the first choice. The firs... | he has been around for a long time he was, a state senator he was a city council alderman he is now a. cook county commissioner was he widely known all the way across chicago? no he has not been. but he is a solid and serious individual who's been in government for a long time he was not the first choice the first choi... | He has been, around for a long time He was a state, senator He was a, city council alderman He is now a Cook County commissioner, Was he widely known all the way across Chicago? No he has not been But he is a solid and serious individual who's been in government for, a long time He was not the first choice The first ch... | he has been around for a long time. he was a state senator. he was a city council alderman. he is now a cook county commissioner. was he widely known all the way across chicago? no, he has not been. but he is a solid and serious individual, who's been in government for a long time. he was not the first choice. the firs... |
Yeah, Karen Lewis. | yeah karen | Yeah Karen | yeah, karen lewis. |
...Karen Lewis, who is charismatic, African-American and has been at war with Emanuel from the beginning. But she developed a brain tumor. And the person who became the anointed one was Chuy Garcia. | ...karen lewis who is charismatic african-american. and has been, at war with emanuel from the beginning, but, she developed a brain tumor and the person, who became the anointed one was chuy | ...Karen Lewis who is charismatic African-American and has been at war with Emanuel from the beginning But she developed a brain tumor And the person who. became the anointed one was Chuy | ...karen lewis, who is charismatic, african-american and has been at war with emanuel from the beginning. but she developed a brain tumor. and the person who became the anointed one was chuy garcia. |
Carol, Rahm Emanuel, of course, is President Obama's chief of staff, but he really began his political career - national political career - working for Bill and Hillary Clinton. Hillary Clinton is also a Chicagoan who might run for president. Do you see national implications for a Clinton candidacy in this election? | carol rahm; emanuel of course is president obama's chief of staff but he really began his political career - national; political career - working for bill and hillary clinton hillary clinton is also. a chicagoan who might run for president do you see national implications for a clinton candidacy in this | Carol Rahm Emanuel of course is President, Obama's chief of, staff but he really began his political career - national, political career - working for Bill and Hillary. Clinton Hillary Clinton. is also a Chicagoan who might run for president Do you see national implications for a Clinton candidacy in this | carol, rahm emanuel, of course, is president obama's chief of staff, but he really began his political career - national political career - working for bill and hillary clinton. hillary clinton is also a chicagoan who might run for president. do you see national implications for a clinton candidacy in this election? |
Not necessarily, but what I do see is a question of whether she will come and march in the St. Patrick's Day Parade in March. | not. necessarily, but what. i do see is. a question of whether she will come and march in the st patrick's day parade in | Not necessarily but what I do see is a question of whether she will come and march in the St Patrick's Day Parade in | not necessarily, but what i do see is a question of whether she will come and march in the st. patrick's day parade in march. |
Oh, yeah. | oh | Oh | oh, yeah. |
Remember, Rahm Emanuel was the guy who hid under the desk - his own words - when it was a question of whom would he align himself with, his old friend Hillary or his old friend Barack? Hiding under the desk back then may be reciprocated with Hillary Clinton deciding that she doesn't want to march in a St. Patrick's Day... | remember rahm emanuel. was the guy who hid. under. the desk - his own words - when it was, a question of whom would he align himself with his old friend hillary or, his old friend barack? hiding, under the desk, back, then may be reciprocated with hillary clinton. deciding that she, doesn't want to march in a st, patri... | Remember. Rahm Emanuel was the guy who hid under the desk. - his own words. - when it was, a question of whom would he align himself with his old friend Hillary; or his old friend Barack? Hiding under the desk back. then may be reciprocated with Hillary Clinton deciding that; she doesn't want to march in a. St Patrick'... | remember, rahm emanuel was the guy who hid under the desk - his own words - when it was a question of whom would he align himself with, his old friend hillary or his old friend barack? hiding under the desk back then may be reciprocated with hillary clinton deciding that she doesn't want to march in a st. patrick's day... |
Carol Marin in Chicago. Thanks so much for being with us. | carol marin in chicago thanks so much for being with | Carol Marin in Chicago Thanks. so much for being with | carol marin in chicago. thanks so much for being with us. |
My pleasure. | my | My | my pleasure. |
It's Tuesday, the day we read from your comments. Last month, Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg commented in Egypt that if she were writing a constitution in 2012, she would not look to the U.S. Constitution as an example, instead she'll look at South Africa and Canada's more modern iterations. | it's tuesday the day we, read, from your. comments. last month, supreme court justice ruth bader ginsburg commented in egypt that if she were writing a constitution in 2012, she, would not look to; the u.s constitution as an example instead she'll look at south africa and canada's more modern | It's. Tuesday the day we read from your comments Last month Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg commented in Egypt that if. she were writing, a constitution in 2012, she would not look to the U.S Constitution as an example. instead she'll look at South Africa. and. Canada's more modern | it's tuesday, the day we read from your comments. last month, supreme court justice ruth bader ginsburg commented in egypt that if she were writing a constitution in 2012, she would not look to the u.s. constitution as an example, instead she'll look at south africa and canada's more modern iterations. |
So last week, we asked listeners what parts of the U.S. Constitution they would suggest or leave out, and Chuck Thompson of Pilot Point, Alaska wrote: When Alaska was writing its constitution in anticipation of statehood back in 1959, we didn't look at the oldest models in the nation as examples to be emulated. Indeed,... | so last week we asked listeners what parts of the u.s constitution they would, suggest or leave out and chuck thompson of pilot point alaska wrote: when alaska was writing its constitution in anticipation of statehood back in 1959, we didn't look at the oldest models in the nation as examples to be emulated indeed most... | So last week we asked. listeners what parts of the. U.S Constitution they would suggest or leave out and Chuck Thompson of, Pilot Point Alaska. wrote: When. Alaska was writing its constitution in anticipation of statehood back in 1959, we didn't look. at the oldest models in the nation as examples to be emulated Indeed... | so last week, we asked listeners what parts of the u.s. constitution they would suggest or leave out, and chuck thompson of pilot point, alaska wrote: when alaska was writing its constitution in anticipation of statehood back in 1959, we didn't look at the oldest models in the nation as examples to be emulated. indeed,... |
And when we discussed the Linsanity surrounding Taiwanese-American NBA player Jeremy Lin, many Asian-Americans emailed. Lailanie(ph) wrote to respond to boxer Floyd Mayweather's comment that Lin is only getting so much attention because he's of Asian descent. Lailanie wrote to say: I think Mayweather's reaction to Lin'... | and when we discussed the linsanity surrounding taiwanese-american nba. player jeremy lin many asian-americans emailed lailanie(ph) wrote to respond to boxer floyd mayweather's comment that lin is only getting so much attention because he's of asian descent lailanie wrote to. say: i think mayweather's reaction to lin's... | And when we discussed the Linsanity surrounding Taiwanese-American, NBA player Jeremy Lin many Asian-Americans emailed Lailanie(ph) wrote to; respond to boxer Floyd Mayweather's comment that Lin is only getting so, much attention because he's of Asian descent Lailanie wrote to say: I think Mayweather's reaction to Lin'... | and when we discussed the linsanity surrounding taiwanese-american nba player jeremy lin, many asian-americans emailed. lailanie(ph) wrote to respond to boxer floyd mayweather's comment that lin is only getting so much attention because he's of asian descent. lailanie wrote to say: i think mayweather's reaction to lin'... |
And finally, during our discussion last week on the history of the concept of cool in the black community, we asked, what was the first time you saw something and knew it was cool? Josh Macintosh(ph) from Garden Grove, California, recalled this: I was in fifth grade. We are out on the street playing baseball one aftern... | and finally during our discussion last week on the history of the concept. of cool in the black community we asked what was the first time you saw something and knew it was cool? josh macintosh(ph) from garden grove california recalled this: i was in fifth grade we are out on the street playing baseball one afternoon a... | And finally during our discussion last week. on the history of the concept of cool, in the black community we. asked what was the first time you saw something and knew it was cool? Josh Macintosh(ph) from Garden Grove California recalled this: I was in. fifth grade We are out on the street playing baseball one afternoo... | and finally, during our discussion last week on the history of the concept of cool in the black community, we asked, what was the first time you saw something and knew it was cool? josh macintosh(ph) from garden grove, california, recalled this: i was in fifth grade. we are out on the street playing baseball one aftern... |
The next day, I was at music class and bought my second 45 record ever, "The Fat Boys are Back!" From them on, I was slightly embarrassed by my Duran Duran collection and began collecting every hip-hop record I could find. The rappers were not like Michael Jackson or Prince who seem rather freakish to me, as a kid. The... | the next day i was at music class and bought my second. 45 record ever "the fat, boys, are back!" from them on i was slightly embarrassed by my; duran duran collection and began collecting every hip-hop record i could find the rappers were not like michael jackson or prince who seem rather freakish to me as a kid they ... | The next day I was at music class and bought my second 45 record ever "The Fat Boys are Back!" From. them on I was slightly embarrassed by my Duran Duran collection and began collecting every hip-hop record, I could find The rappers were not like Michael Jackson or Prince who. seem rather freakish to me as a kid They. ... | the next day, i was at music class and bought my second 45 record ever, "the fat boys are back!" from them on, i was slightly embarrassed by my duran duran collection and began collecting every hip-hop record i could find. the rappers were not like michael jackson or prince who seem rather freakish to me, as a kid. the... |
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We know many illnesses are contagious. Emotions are contagious, too, including anger. As part of our extended look at anger, NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on a strategy to stop it spreading. | we know, many illnesses are contagious emotions are contagious too including anger as part of our extended look at, anger npr's allison aubrey reports on a strategy to stop it | We know many. illnesses; are. contagious Emotions are contagious too including anger. As part of our extended, look at anger NPR's Allison Aubrey reports on a strategy to stop it | we know many illnesses are contagious. emotions are contagious, too, including anger. as part of our extended look at anger, npr's allison aubrey reports on a strategy to stop it spreading. |
Even if you're not aware of it, at some point today, it's likely that your emotions will influence someone around you. Scientist Nicholas Christakis says this can happen during the most basic exchanges, say on your commute to work. | even if you're not aware of it at some point today it's likely that; your emotions will influence, someone around you scientist nicholas christakis says this can happen, during the, most basic exchanges say, on your, commute to | Even if you're not aware of it at some point today it's likely that your emotions will influence someone, around you Scientist Nicholas Christakis says. this can happen during the most basic exchanges say, on your commute to | even if you're not aware of it, at some point today, it's likely that your emotions will influence someone around you. scientist nicholas christakis says this can happen during the most basic exchanges, say on your commute to work. |
If someone smiles at you, you know, you smile back at them. That's kind of a very fleeting contagion of emotion from one person to another. | if someone smiles. at you, you, know you smile back at, them that's kind of a very fleeting contagion of emotion from one person to | If someone smiles at you you know you smile back at them That's kind of a. very, fleeting contagion of emotion from. one person, to | if someone smiles at you, you know, you smile back at them. that's kind of a very fleeting contagion of emotion from one person to another. |
But does the spread of a smile go beyond the superficial? I mean, do the people around us really help to shape how happy, sad or angry we feel? This is a question that Christakis, who's a professor at Yale University, became interested in way back. | but does the spread of a smile go. beyond the superficial? i, mean do the people around us really. help, to shape how happy sad or angry we feel? this, is a question that christakis who's a professor at yale university became interested in way | But does, the spread of a smile go beyond the superficial? I mean do the people around us. really help to shape how happy sad or. angry we feel? This is a question, that Christakis who's a professor at Yale University became interested in way. | but does the spread of a smile go beyond the superficial? i mean, do the people around us really help to shape how happy, sad or angry we feel? this is a question that christakis, who's a professor at yale university, became interested in way back. |
Could there be emotional contagion that's spread not just in a fleeting moment from one person to another but in a more sustained way? | could there be emotional contagion that's spread not just. in. a fleeting moment from one; person to another but in a more sustained. | Could there be emotional, contagion that's spread not just in a fleeting moment from one person to another but in a, more sustained | could there be emotional contagion that's spread not just in a fleeting moment from one person to another but in a more sustained way? |
To figure this out, he and his colleagues did a cool study. They documented the social interactions of about 5,000 people in one town in Massachusetts. | to figure this out he and his colleagues did a cool study they documented the. social interactions of about 5,000 people in one town in | To figure. this. out he and his. colleagues did a cool study They. documented the social interactions of about 5,000 people in one town in | to figure this out, he and his colleagues did a cool study. they documented the social interactions of about 5,000 people in one town in massachusetts. |
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Well, I think it's a huge change. The main power the leadership has is the power to schedule. And so - and that's true at both the committee level and at the level of the entire chamber. So what's happened in recent years is it's basically been next to impossible to get climate change legislation onto the floor of the ... | well i think it's; a huge change the main power the leadership has is the power to schedule and; so, - and that's, true at both the committee level and at. the level of the entire chamber so what's happened in recent years is it's basically been next to impossible to get climate change legislation onto, the floor, of, ... | Well I think it's a huge change The main power the leadership has is the power to schedule, And so - and that's true at. both the committee, level and at the level of the entire chamber So what's happened in recent years is it's basically been next to. impossible, to get climate change legislation, onto the floor of th... | well, i think it's a huge change. the main power the leadership has is the power to schedule. and so - and that's true at both the committee level and at the level of the entire chamber. so what's happened in recent years is it's basically been next to impossible to get climate change legislation onto the floor of the ... |
In the Senate, sometimes things could get in through amendments, but only rarely. There was - the Senate a couple years ago passed a non-binding resolution simply saying that climate change was real and we ought to do something about. It didn't say anything specific. When that went to conference with the House, it was ... | in the senate sometimes things could get in through amendments but only rarely there was - the senate a couple years ago passed a non-binding resolution simply saying that climate change was real and we. ought to do something about it didn't say anything specific, when. that went to conference with the house it was, th... | In the Senate sometimes things could, get. in through amendments but only rarely There was - the, Senate a couple. years ago passed a non-binding resolution simply saying that climate change was real and we. ought to do something about It didn't say anything specific. When that. went to conference. with the House it wa... | in the senate, sometimes things could get in through amendments, but only rarely. there was - the senate a couple years ago passed a non-binding resolution simply saying that climate change was real and we ought to do something about. it didn't say anything specific. when that went to conference with the house, it was ... |
So the House hasn't even really been able to have even the beginnings of a debate or even hearings particularly much on climate change up until now. All that will change. Now I think the work of actually putting together a bill is going to be hard, and certainly I don't see how it can be done on the very short timescal... | so the house hasn't even really been able to have even the beginnings of a debate or even hearings particularly much on climate change up until now. all that, will change now i think the work of actually putting together a bill is going to be hard and certainly i don't see how it can be done on the very short timescale... | So the House hasn't even really been able to have even the beginnings of a debate or. even hearings particularly much on climate change, up until now All; that will change Now I think the work of actually putting together a bill is going to. be, hard and certainly I don't. see how it can be done on the very short times... | so the house hasn't even really been able to have even the beginnings of a debate or even hearings particularly much on climate change up until now. all that will change. now i think the work of actually putting together a bill is going to be hard, and certainly i don't see how it can be done on the very short timescal... |
Yeah, and in particular you have a change in the Senate. Senator Inhofe, who used to be chair of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, isn't he quoted as saying that global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetuated on the American public? | yeah and in particular you. have a change in the senate senator inhofe who used to be chair of the senate environment. and public works committee isn't he, quoted as saying that global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetuated on the american, | Yeah and in particular you have a change in the Senate Senator Inhofe who used to be chair of the Senate Environment, and Public Works Committee isn't he quoted as. saying that global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetuated on the American, | yeah, and in particular you have a change in the senate. senator inhofe, who used to be chair of the senate environment and public works committee, isn't he quoted as saying that global warming is the greatest hoax ever perpetuated on the american public? |
Yes, and… | yes | Yes | yes, and… |
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Right. Well, he's the ranking Republican on the committee, but he can't control the agenda. And yes, I mean he's said that repeatedly. And when he had hearings on climate change, which he did - in fact, I think one of them was probably the last hearing the Congress had last session - they were about how the media had b... | right well, he's the ranking republican on the, committee but. he can't control the agenda. and yes i, mean he's; said that repeatedly and when he had hearings on climate change which he did - in fact i think one of them was probably the. last hearing the congress had last session - they, were about how the media had b... | Right Well he's the ranking Republican. on the, committee but he can't control the agenda And yes I mean he's. said that, repeatedly And when. he had; hearings on climate change which he did, - in fact I think one of them was probably the last hearing the Congress had last session - they were about how. the media had b... | right. well, he's the ranking republican on the committee, but he can't control the agenda. and yes, i mean he's said that repeatedly. and when he had hearings on climate change, which he did - in fact, i think one of them was probably the last hearing the congress had last session - they were about how the media had b... |
In the House, the silence has actually been more absolute, but because of that it's been less noted. I mean, really, in the House you didn't even have somebody having hearings to raise questions about the issue. The committees were mostly silent. We had some hearings on the Science Committee, and the Government Reform ... | in the house the silence has actually; been more absolute but because of that it's been less noted i mean really in the house you didn't even have somebody having; hearings to raise questions about the issue the committees were; mostly silent we had some hearings on the science committee and the government reform; comm... | In the House the silence has actually been more absolute but because of; that it's been; less noted I mean. really in the House. you didn't even have somebody having hearings to raise questions about the, issue The committees were mostly silent We had some hearings. on the Science Committee, and the Government Reform C... | in the house, the silence has actually been more absolute, but because of that it's been less noted. i mean, really, in the house you didn't even have somebody having hearings to raise questions about the issue. the committees were mostly silent. we had some hearings on the science committee, and the government reform ... |
Can we expect to see any bills coming out from both the House and Senate that would tap emissions of CO2? | can we expect to see any bills. coming out from both the house and senate that. would tap emissions of | Can we expect to see any bills coming out from. both the House. and Senate. that would tap; emissions of | can we expect to see any bills coming out from both the house and senate that would tap emissions of co2? |
I think that's going to be where everyone's energy is, to try to get such bills out. Most of the bills that have been introduced so far in the Senate all have caps. I think that'll be the direction that the House - that this new House committee looks at. The environmental groups are looking toward that. This new group ... | i think that's going to be where, everyone's energy is to try to get. such bills out most of the bills that have been introduced so far in the senate all have caps i think that'll be the direction. that the, house - that this new house committee looks at. the environmental groups are looking toward, that this new group... | I think that's going to. be where everyone's energy is, to try to get such bills out Most of the bills that have been introduced so far in the Senate all. have caps. I think that'll be the direction that the House, - that this new House, committee looks at The environmental groups are looking toward that This new group... | i think that's going to be where everyone's energy is, to try to get such bills out. most of the bills that have been introduced so far in the senate all have caps. i think that'll be the direction that the house - that this new house committee looks at. the environmental groups are looking toward that. this new group ... |
I mean and so everyone seems to be moving in that direction. Now once everyone agrees that that's the direction to go on, there's a lot of specific questions that are very difficult to work out, about the impact on individual industries, about how you allocate credits and so forth. So that's going to be an arduous proc... | i mean and so everyone seems, to be moving in that direction now once everyone agrees that that's the direction to. go on there's a lot, of specific questions that are very difficult to work out about the impact on individual industries about, how you allocate credits and so forth so that's, going to be an arduous | I mean and so everyone seems to be moving in that direction Now once everyone. agrees that that's the direction to go on there's a. lot of specific questions that. are very difficult to, work; out about the impact on individual industries about how you allocate credits and so forth So that's going to. be an arduous | i mean and so everyone seems to be moving in that direction. now once everyone agrees that that's the direction to go on, there's a lot of specific questions that are very difficult to work out, about the impact on individual industries, about how you allocate credits and so forth. so that's going to be an arduous proc... |
But it's important that it actually start. It often takes a couple Congresses to get something through, and nothing obviously happens unless the debate gets started. | but it's important that it actually. start it often takes a couple. congresses to get something through and nothing obviously happens unless the debate gets | But it's important that it actually start It often takes, a couple Congresses to get something through and nothing obviously happens unless the debate gets | but it's important that it actually start. it often takes a couple congresses to get something through, and nothing obviously happens unless the debate gets started. |
Let's go to Sean(ph) in West Palm Beach, Florida. Hi, welcome to SCIENCE FRIDAY. | let's go to sean(ph) in west palm beach florida hi welcome to. science | Let's; go to Sean(ph) in West Palm. Beach Florida Hi welcome to SCIENCE | let's go to sean(ph) in west palm beach, florida. hi, welcome to science friday. |
Hi, how are you guys doing today? | hi how are you guys doing | Hi how are you guys doing | hi, how are you guys doing today? |
Hi there. | hi | Hi | hi there. |
Hi. I'm an electrician by trade, all right, and so I know that there are many other fuel - I mean multiple energy sources aside from burning coal and oil and other fossil fuels. There's solar. There's wind power. You can harness the tides. I mean all of these are renewable resources. They're safe. They're secure. | hi i'm an electrician, by trade all right and so i know that, there. are many other; fuel - i, mean multiple. energy sources. aside from burning coal and oil and other fossil fuels there's solar there's wind power you can harness the tides i mean all of these are. renewable resources they're safe they're | Hi I'm an electrician by trade all right and so I know that there are many other fuel - I mean multiple energy sources aside from, burning coal and. oil, and other fossil fuels There's solar, There's wind power You can harness the tides I. mean. all of these are renewable resources They're safe They're | hi. i'm an electrician by trade, all right, and so i know that there are many other fuel - i mean multiple energy sources aside from burning coal and oil and other fossil fuels. there's solar. there's wind power. you can harness the tides. i mean all of these are renewable resources. they're safe. they're secure. |
From most utility companies, if you make your house solar-powered, they'll help you with the financing for that and they'll even reimburse you because any power that you generate in excess of what you use gets dumped back into the grid, and so you get a refund as far as that goes. | from most utility companies. if you make your house solar-powered they'll help, you with the financing for that and they'll. even reimburse you because any power that, you generate in, excess of, what you use. gets. dumped back into the grid and so you get a refund as far; as that | From, most utility companies if you make your house solar-powered they'll help you with the financing for. that and they'll even reimburse you because any power, that you generate. in excess. of what you use gets dumped back into the grid and so you get a refund as far as; that | from most utility companies, if you make your house solar-powered, they'll help you with the financing for that and they'll even reimburse you because any power that you generate in excess of what you use gets dumped back into the grid, and so you get a refund as far as that goes. |
But there's all these other energy sources that are clean, they're good. I just want to know why is there not going to be more funding - you know, federal funding directed towards these alternate power sources? | but there's all. these other energy sources that are clean they're good i just want, to know why is there not going to be more funding - you know federal funding directed towards these alternate power | But there's all these, other energy sources that are clean they're good I, just want to know why is there not going to; be more funding. - you know federal funding directed towards these alternate power | but there's all these other energy sources that are clean, they're good. i just want to know why is there not going to be more funding - you know, federal funding directed towards these alternate power sources? |
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