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Uh-huh. Mass, M-A-S-S. | uh-huh, mass | Uh-huh Mass, | uh-huh. mass, m-a-s-s. |
Media. | media. | ||
That's it. Stuffed. | that's it | That's it, | that's it. stuffed. |
I know... | i | I | i know... |
Shirt. | shirt. | ||
...A lot of these, yeah. | ...a lot of these | ...A lot of these | ...a lot of these, yeah. |
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Stuffed shirt is it. Good. Now we have some six-letter answers. Candid. | stuffed shirt is it good now we have some six-letter answers | Stuffed shirt is it Good. Now we have some six-letter answers | stuffed shirt is it. good. now we have some six-letter answers. candid. |
Camera. | camera. | ||
That's it. Draft. | that's it | That's it | that's it. draft. |
Dodger. | dodger. | ||
Draft dodger is it. Merchant. | draft dodger is it | Draft dodger is it | draft dodger is it. merchant. |
Marine. | marine. | ||
That's it. Bronco. | that's it | That's it. | that's it. bronco. |
Bronco - buster? | bronco | Bronco | bronco - buster? |
Bronco buster, good. And here's your last one. It's an eight-letter word. And your clue is peer, P-E-E-R. | bronco buster good and here's your, last one it's an eight-letter word and your clue is peer | Bronco, buster good And. here's your last one. It's an eight-letter word And your clue. is peer | bronco buster, good. and here's your last one. it's an eight-letter word. and your clue is peer, p-e-e-r. |
Pressure. | pressure. | ||
Peer pressure - nice job. | peer pressure - nice | Peer pressure - nice | peer pressure - nice job. |
Yeah, you were amazing. | yeah you were | Yeah you were | yeah, you were amazing. |
Very well done. It clearly runs in the family. | very well done it clearly runs in the | Very well done It clearly runs in the | very well done. it clearly runs in the family. |
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Thank you so much. | thank you so | Thank you so | thank you so much. |
For playing our puzzle today, you'll get a WEEKEND EDITION lapel pin as well as puzzle books and games. You can read all about it at npr.org/puzzle. And Karen, what member station do you listen to? | for playing our puzzle today you'll get a weekend. edition lapel. pin as well as puzzle, books and games you can read all about it at npr.org/puzzle and karen what member; station do you listen | For playing our puzzle today you'll get a WEEKEND EDITION lapel pin as, well. as puzzle books and games You. can read all about it at npr.org/puzzle, And Karen what member station do you listen | for playing our puzzle today, you'll get a weekend edition lapel pin as well as puzzle books and games. you can read all about it at npr.org/puzzle. and karen, what member station do you listen to? |
KUOW. | kuow. | ||
Karen Marshall of Shoreline, Wash., thank you so much for playing The Puzzle. | karen marshall of shoreline wash., thank you so much, for playing the | Karen Marshall. of Shoreline Wash., thank you so much for playing The | karen marshall of shoreline, wash., thank you so much for playing the puzzle. |
Thank you very much. Goodbye, Lulu. Goodbye, Will. | thank you very much goodbye lulu goodbye | Thank you very much Goodbye Lulu Goodbye; | thank you very much. goodbye, lulu. goodbye, will. |
Goodbye. | goodbye. | ||
Thank you. | thank | Thank | thank you. |
Will, what's next week's challenge? | will what's next week's | Will what's next, week's | will, what's next week's challenge? |
Yes, it comes from listener Tyler Lipscomb of Athens, Ga. Think of a common girl's name. Write it in all capital letters. Rotate one of these letters 90 degrees and another of the letters 180 degrees, and the result will name a make of car. What is it? So again, a common girl's name. Write it in all capital letters. Ro... | yes it comes from listener tyler lipscomb of athens ga. think of a common girl's name write it in all, capital letters rotate one of these letters 90 degrees and another of the letters 180 degrees and; the result will name a make of car what is it? so again a. common girl's name write it in. all capital letters rotate ... | Yes it comes, from listener Tyler Lipscomb of Athens Ga Think of a common, girl's name Write it in all capital letters Rotate one of these letters 90 degrees and another of the letters 180 degrees and the result will name a make of car What is it? So again a common girl's name Write it in all capital, letters; Rotate o... | yes, it comes from listener tyler lipscomb of athens, ga. think of a common girl's name. write it in all capital letters. rotate one of these letters 90 degrees and another of the letters 180 degrees, and the result will name a make of car. what is it? so again, a common girl's name. write it in all capital letters. ro... |
When you have the answer, go to our website, npr.org/puzzle, and click on the Submit Your Answer link. Just one entry per person, please. Our deadline for entries is Thursday, July 6, at 3 p.m. Eastern. Include a phone number where we can reach you at about that time. And if you're the winner, we'll give you a call. Yo... | when you have the answer go, to our website npr.org/puzzle and, click on the submit your; answer link just one entry per person please our deadline for entries. is thursday july 6, at 3 p.m eastern include. a, phone number where we can reach you at about that time and if you're the winner, we'll give you a call you'll ... | When. you have the answer, go to our website npr.org/puzzle and click, on the Submit Your Answer link, Just one entry per person please Our deadline for entries is Thursday July 6, at 3 p.m. Eastern Include a, phone number where we can reach you at about, that, time, And if you're the winner we'll give, you a call You'... | when you have the answer, go to our website, npr.org/puzzle, and click on the submit your answer link. just one entry per person, please. our deadline for entries is thursday, july 6, at 3 p.m. eastern. include a phone number where we can reach you at about that time. and if you're the winner, we'll give you a call. yo... |
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The selection of Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate will energize conservatives and liberals for the same reason. Ryan is the architect of the Republican House budget, which makes him a champion for conservatives, but a lightning rod, as well. | the selection of paul ryan as mitt romney's running mate will energize conservatives and liberals for the same reason ryan is the architect of the republican house budget which makes him a champion for conservatives but a lightning. rod as | The selection of; Paul Ryan as Mitt Romney's running mate will energize conservatives and liberals for the same reason Ryan is, the architect of the Republican House budget which makes him. a champion for conservatives but a lightning rod as, | the selection of paul ryan as mitt romney's running mate will energize conservatives and liberals for the same reason. ryan is the architect of the republican house budget, which makes him a champion for conservatives, but a lightning rod, as well. |
Joining us now to talk about that Ryan budget is NPR's Scott Horsley. Scott, this is a choice that activists in both parties will have something to say about it. | joining us, now to talk about that ryan budget is npr's. scott horsley scott this is. a choice, that activists in both parties will have. something to say about | Joining us now to talk about that Ryan, budget is, NPR's, Scott Horsley. Scott. this is a choice that activists in both parties will have something to say about | joining us now to talk about that ryan budget is npr's scott horsley. scott, this is a choice that activists in both parties will have something to say about it. |
That's right, Linda. It is a bold choice, because Ryan's one of those Republicans who say you just can't beat the president with nothing. You need to put forward an alternative of your own. And with his budget, he's done so. But being bold has its risks, and Ryan will be a big target for Democrats. Just last Friday, in... | that's right linda it is a bold choice because ryan's one of those republicans who say you just. can't beat the president with nothing you need to put forward an alternative, of your own and with his. budget he's done so but being. bold has its risks and. ryan will be a big target for democrats just last. friday in col... | That's right Linda It is a bold choice because Ryan's one of those, Republicans who say you just, can't beat the president with nothing You need to put forward an alternative of your own And with his budget he's done so, But being bold has its risks and Ryan will be a big target for Democrats Just last Friday in Colora... | that's right, linda. it is a bold choice, because ryan's one of those republicans who say you just can't beat the president with nothing. you need to put forward an alternative of your own. and with his budget, he's done so. but being bold has its risks, and ryan will be a big target for democrats. just last friday, in... |
Well, do we have a clip of President Obama? Could you tell me what you think - I mean, what is most controversial about that budget is clearly that he makes a big change in Medicare. | well, do we have. a clip of president obama? could you tell me what you think - i mean what is most; controversial about that budget is clearly that he makes a; big change in | Well do we have a clip of President Obama? Could you tell me; what you. think - I mean what is most controversial about that budget is clearly that he makes a. big change in | well, do we have a clip of president obama? could you tell me what you think - i mean, what is most controversial about that budget is clearly that he makes a big change in medicare. |
That's right. It would eventually change Medicare from the open-ended government commitment to cover health care costs, to a fixed voucher payment for seniors, which they could then use to shop around for private insurance. Now, the conservative idea here is to inject more competition in the healthcare market, and ther... | that's right, it would eventually change medicare from the open-ended government commitment to cover health care costs. to. a fixed voucher payment for seniors which they could then use to shop around for private insurance now the conservative idea here is to. inject more competition in the healthcare market. and there... | That's right It would, eventually change, Medicare from the open-ended government. commitment to, cover health care costs to a fixed voucher payment, for seniors which they could then. use to shop around for private insurance Now the conservative idea here is to inject more competition. in the healthcare, market and. t... | that's right. it would eventually change medicare from the open-ended government commitment to cover health care costs, to a fixed voucher payment for seniors, which they could then use to shop around for private insurance. now, the conservative idea here is to inject more competition in the healthcare market, and ther... |
Experts disagree about how well that would work. But it's an idea that some Democrats have embraced, notably Alice Rivlin, President Clinton's former budget chief. But the big question is: How big would that government subsidy for insurance be, and how fast would it grow? Under Representative Ryan's plan, the subsidy w... | experts disagree about how well; that would work but it's an idea. that some democrats have embraced notably alice, rivlin president clinton's former budget chief but the big question is: how big would that government subsidy for insurance be and how, fast would it grow? under representative ryan's, plan the subsidy wo... | Experts disagree about how well that. would work But it's an idea that some Democrats have embraced notably Alice Rivlin President Clinton's former budget chief But the big question is: How big would that government subsidy for insurance be and how fast would it grow? Under Representative Ryan's plan the subsidy would ... | experts disagree about how well that would work. but it's an idea that some democrats have embraced, notably alice rivlin, president clinton's former budget chief. but the big question is: how big would that government subsidy for insurance be, and how fast would it grow? under representative ryan's plan, the subsidy w... |
In other words, the subsidy would cover less and less of the true cost over time. And the Democrats will use that to say Ryan is shifting the cost of healthcare onto tomorrow's seniors. | in other words the subsidy would cover less and less of the true cost over time and the democrats will use that, to say ryan is shifting the cost of healthcare onto tomorrow's | In other words the subsidy would cover less and less of the true cost over time And the Democrats. will use that to say Ryan is shifting the cost of healthcare onto, tomorrow's | in other words, the subsidy would cover less and less of the true cost over time. and the democrats will use that to say ryan is shifting the cost of healthcare onto tomorrow's seniors. |
It's also true, isn't it, that the kinds of insurance plans that are contemplated by that budget don't actually exist at this moment. | it's also true isn't, it that the kinds of insurance plans that are contemplated, by that budget don't actually exist at this | It's also true isn't. it that the kinds of insurance plans that are contemplated by that budget don't actually exist at this | it's also true, isn't it, that the kinds of insurance plans that are contemplated by that budget don't actually exist at this moment. |
Well, that's right. Although, for example, we have and little model here in the plan that's available to federal employees. They get a subsidy to shop around for insurance. And what the experience has been that their costs of actually grown more rapidly than Medicare costs. | well that's right although for example we have and little model here in the plan that's available to. federal employees they get a subsidy to shop around for insurance and what the experience. has been that their costs of actually grown more rapidly. than medicare | Well that's right Although for, example we have and little model here; in the plan that's available to federal employees They get a subsidy to shop around for insurance And what the experience has been that. their costs of actually. grown more rapidly than. Medicare | well, that's right. although, for example, we have and little model here in the plan that's available to federal employees. they get a subsidy to shop around for insurance. and what the experience has been that their costs of actually grown more rapidly than medicare costs. |
So what would that mean for seniors, do you think? I would... | so what would that mean for seniors. do. you think? i | So what, would that mean for seniors do you think? I | so what would that mean for seniors, do you think? i would... |
Well, one thing for two days seniors - one thing we should emphasize is this is a plan that would be phased in over time. So today's seniors, those nearing retirement age, would not be affected. I suspect that's a nuance that may not be made clear and the Democratic attack ads. | well one thing for two days seniors - one thing we should emphasize is this is a plan that would be. phased in over time so today's seniors those nearing retirement age would not be affected i suspect that's a nuance that may not be made clear and the democratic attack | Well one. thing for two days seniors - one thing we should emphasize is this is a. plan that would be phased in over time So today's seniors. those nearing, retirement age would not be affected I suspect that's a nuance that may not be made clear and the Democratic attack | well, one thing for two days seniors - one thing we should emphasize is this is a plan that would be phased in over time. so today's seniors, those nearing retirement age, would not be affected. i suspect that's a nuance that may not be made clear and the democratic attack ads. |
There'll be a lot of attention paid to today's seniors who have been a strong constituency for Republicans. And this will be an opening for the Democrats there. | there'll. be a lot of attention paid to today's seniors who have been a strong constituency for republicans and this will be an opening for the democrats | There'll be a lot of attention. paid to. today's seniors who have been, a, strong constituency for, Republicans And this. will be an opening for the Democrats | there'll be a lot of attention paid to today's seniors who have been a strong constituency for republicans. and this will be an opening for the democrats there. |
What about tax policy? How does the Ryan budget matchup with what Mitt Romney wants to do? | what, about tax policy? how does the ryan budget, matchup with what. mitt romney wants to | What about. tax, policy? How; does the Ryan budget matchup with what Mitt Romney, wants to | what about tax policy? how does the ryan budget matchup with what mitt romney wants to do? |
Well, it's similar. It's a little bit simpler. It would cut tax rates, which Republicans say would help to stimulate growth. It's all supposed to pay for those tax cuts by closing loopholes. Although, like Romney, Ryan hasn't said what loopholes would be eliminated. It's subject to the same critique as Mitt Romney's, t... | well it's similar it's a little bit. simpler. it would, cut tax rates which republicans say would help to stimulate growth, it's all, supposed to pay for those tax cuts by closing loopholes although like romney ryan hasn't. said what loopholes would be, eliminated it's subject to the same critique as mitt romney's that... | Well it's similar It's a little bit. simpler. It would cut, tax rates which Republicans say would help to stimulate growth, It's all supposed to pay for those tax cuts by closing loopholes Although like Romney Ryan hasn't said what loopholes would be eliminated It's subject to. the same critique, as Mitt Romney's that ... | well, it's similar. it's a little bit simpler. it would cut tax rates, which republicans say would help to stimulate growth. it's all supposed to pay for those tax cuts by closing loopholes. although, like romney, ryan hasn't said what loopholes would be eliminated. it's subject to the same critique as mitt romney's, t... |
And the Tax Policy Center, an independent group, has found that the only way that you can make that revenue neutral is to cut breaks for the middle-class. So the critique will be that the tax plan would shift the tax burden from the very rich to the less well off. Also, cutting those taxes makes it tougher to balance t... | and the tax policy, center an independent, group has found that, the only way that you, can make that revenue neutral is to cut. breaks for the middle-class so the critique will be that the tax plan would shift the tax burden from the very rich. to the less well off also cutting. those taxes makes it, tougher to balanc... | And the Tax Policy Center an, independent group has found that the, only way that you can; make that revenue neutral is to cut breaks for the middle-class So the critique will be that. the tax plan would. shift. the tax burden from the very; rich to the less well off Also, cutting those taxes makes it tougher to balanc... | and the tax policy center, an independent group, has found that the only way that you can make that revenue neutral is to cut breaks for the middle-class. so the critique will be that the tax plan would shift the tax burden from the very rich to the less well off. also, cutting those taxes makes it tougher to balance t... |
NPR's Scott Horsley, thank you very much. | npr's scott horsley thank you very | NPR's Scott Horsley, thank, you very | npr's scott horsley, thank you very much. |
You're welcome, Linda. | you're welcome, | You're welcome | you're welcome, linda. |
Violence followed the rally. The government says Bobi Wine supporters attacked President Museveni's convoy. The military shot and killed his driver, and Bobi Wine was thrown in a military prison, where his lawyers say he was tortured. The president called that, quote, "fake news." And Wine supporters took to the street... | violence followed the rally the government says bobi wine supporters attacked president museveni's convoy the military shot and killed his driver and bobi wine was thrown in a military prison where his lawyers. say he was tortured the president called that quote "fake. news" and wine supporters took to the streets to d... | Violence followed the rally The government says. Bobi Wine supporters attacked President, Museveni's convoy The military shot and. killed his driver and Bobi Wine was thrown in a military, prison where his lawyers say he was tortured. The president called that quote "fake news" And Wine supporters took to the streets. ... | violence followed the rally. the government says bobi wine supporters attacked president museveni's convoy. the military shot and killed his driver, and bobi wine was thrown in a military prison, where his lawyers say he was tortured. the president called that, quote, "fake news." and wine supporters took to the street... |
(SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "FREEDOM") | (soundbite of. song | (SOUNDBITE OF SONG | (soundbite of song, "freedom") |
(Singing) We are fighting for freedom. | (singing) we; are fighting for | (Singing) We are fighting, for | (singing) we are fighting for freedom. |
Whales really are not supposed to like this sound. | whales really are not supposed to like this | Whales really are not supposed to like this | whales really are not supposed to like this sound. |
It now seems like the banging on pipes may actually be working. The whales are way, way ahead of us. But they also have more than 50 miles left to go before they get home to the Pacific Ocean. | it now; seems. like the banging on pipes may actually be working, the whales are way way ahead of us but they, also have more than 50 miles left to go before. they get home to the pacific | It now seems like the banging on pipes. may actually be working The whales are way way, ahead of us But, they also. have more than 50 miles left to go before they get home to. the Pacific | it now seems like the banging on pipes may actually be working. the whales are way, way ahead of us. but they also have more than 50 miles left to go before they get home to the pacific ocean. |
For NPR News, I'm Tamara Keith on the deepwater shipping channel outside of Rio Vista, California. | for npr news i'm tamara, keith on the. deepwater shipping channel outside of rio vista | For NPR News I'm Tamara Keith on the deepwater, shipping, channel. outside of Rio Vista | for npr news, i'm tamara keith on the deepwater shipping channel outside of rio vista, california. |
The Bush administration has a new economic coordinator in Iraq. He's in charge of reconstruction efforts in that country. He's a veteran diplomat who left Iraq three years ago, angry over U.S. policy. And now he's back. | the bush administration. has a new economic coordinator. in iraq he's in charge of; reconstruction efforts in that country he's a veteran diplomat who left iraq three years ago. angry over u.s policy and now he's | The Bush; administration has a new economic coordinator in Iraq He's in charge of reconstruction efforts in, that country He's a veteran diplomat who left Iraq three years ago angry over U.S policy, And now he's | the bush administration has a new economic coordinator in iraq. he's in charge of reconstruction efforts in that country. he's a veteran diplomat who left iraq three years ago, angry over u.s. policy. and now he's back. |
NPR's Anne Garrels reports. | npr's. anne garrels | NPR's Anne Garrels | npr's anne garrels reports. |
Ambassador Tim Carney is no stranger to tough assignments. For the last three decades, he's been in Cambodia, Haiti, and Sudan among other places. In his debut press conference back in Baghdad, Ambassador Carney said there can be no doubt about his earlier disputes with the administration. | ambassador tim carney is no stranger to tough assignments for the last. three decades he's been in cambodia haiti and sudan among other places, in his debut press conference back in baghdad ambassador carney said there can be no; doubt about his earlier disputes with the | Ambassador Tim Carney is no stranger to tough assignments For the last three decades he's been in Cambodia Haiti and Sudan, among other places In his debut press conference back in Baghdad Ambassador Carney said there can, be no doubt about his earlier disputes with the | ambassador tim carney is no stranger to tough assignments. for the last three decades, he's been in cambodia, haiti, and sudan among other places. in his debut press conference back in baghdad, ambassador carney said there can be no doubt about his earlier disputes with the administration. |
In 2003, the coalition, notably the United States, failed to invite Iraqis into our councils. And that failure is what has led to the situation in which the country finds itself today. | in 2003, the coalition notably the united, states failed to invite iraqis into our councils and that failure is what has led to the situation in which the country finds itself, | In 2003, the coalition notably the United States. failed to invite Iraqis into our councils And that failure, is what has led to the situation in which the country finds itself | in 2003, the coalition, notably the united states, failed to invite iraqis into our councils. and that failure is what has led to the situation in which the country finds itself today. |
A situation where U.S. federal oversight agencies say billions of dollars in U.S. aid was wasted, or not spent on what the Iraqis needed. But Carney says the situation is improving. | a situation where u.s federal oversight agencies say billions of dollars in u.s aid was wasted or not spent on what the iraqis. needed but carney says the situation is | A situation where U.S federal, oversight agencies say billions of dollars in U.S aid was wasted or not spent on what the Iraqis needed But, Carney says the. situation is | a situation where u.s. federal oversight agencies say billions of dollars in u.s. aid was wasted, or not spent on what the iraqis needed. but carney says the situation is improving. |
The big difference now is that Iraqis are inviting us into their councils to try to help use our resources to actually get things done. | the big difference. now is that iraqis are inviting us into their councils, to try to, help; use our resources to actually get things | The big difference. now is that Iraqis are inviting us into their councils to try to, help, use our resources to actually, get things | the big difference now is that iraqis are inviting us into their councils to try to help use our resources to actually get things done. |
As economic coordinator, Ambassador Carney will juggle a dizzying, and often overlapping list of U.S. funding organizations - USAID, the U.S. Treasury, the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers. | as economic coordinator ambassador carney will juggle a dizzying and often overlapping list of u.s funding organizations. - usaid the u.s treasury the, u.s army corp of | As economic coordinator Ambassador Carney will juggle a dizzying and often overlapping list of U.S. funding. organizations - USAID the U.S Treasury the U.S Army Corp of | as economic coordinator, ambassador carney will juggle a dizzying, and often overlapping list of u.s. funding organizations - usaid, the u.s. treasury, the u.s. army corp of engineers. |
That's a fairly large plate to coordinate. | that's a fairly large plate to | That's a fairly large plate to | that's a fairly large plate to coordinate. |
But with U.S. reconstruction money drying up, his biggest job will be to help Iraqi spend their own money primarily from oil revenues. Despite the deteriorating state of the country's electricity, roads, you name it, the ministries have managed to spend as little as 15 percent of their budgets. | but. with u.s reconstruction money drying up his biggest job will be to help iraqi spend their; own money primarily from oil revenues despite the deteriorating state of the country's electricity roads you name it the ministries have managed to spend as. little as 15 percent of their | But with U.S reconstruction; money drying up. his biggest job will be to help. Iraqi spend their own money primarily from oil revenues Despite the, deteriorating state of the country's, electricity roads you name it the ministries have managed to spend as. little as, 15 percent of their | but with u.s. reconstruction money drying up, his biggest job will be to help iraqi spend their own money primarily from oil revenues. despite the deteriorating state of the country's electricity, roads, you name it, the ministries have managed to spend as little as 15 percent of their budgets. |
The reasons are numerous - problems finding companies to do the work in dangerous places, a lack of skilled contracting officers, and American-sponsored anti-corruption programs that have intimidated bureaucrats. Again, Ambassador Carney. | the reasons are numerous - problems finding companies to do the; work in dangerous places a lack of skilled contracting officers and american-sponsored anti-corruption programs that have intimidated bureaucrats. again ambassador. | The, reasons are numerous - problems finding companies. to do the work in dangerous places a lack of skilled contracting officers, and American-sponsored anti-corruption programs that have intimidated bureaucrats Again Ambassador | the reasons are numerous - problems finding companies to do the work in dangerous places, a lack of skilled contracting officers, and american-sponsored anti-corruption programs that have intimidated bureaucrats. again, ambassador carney. |
This is still a relatively new government. This government needs to demonstrate convincingly to the Iraqi people that they are governing for the benefit of all Iraqis. | this is still a relatively new. government this government needs to demonstrate convincingly to, the iraqi people that they are governing for the benefit of all | This is still a relatively new government This government needs to demonstrate convincingly to the Iraqi people that they are governing for the benefit of all | this is still a relatively new government. this government needs to demonstrate convincingly to the iraqi people that they are governing for the benefit of all iraqis. |
In part, Carney will rely on the state department's Provincial Reconstruction Teams, known as PRTs. | in part carney will rely on the state department's provincial reconstruction teams known. as | In part Carney will rely on. the state department's Provincial Reconstruction Teams known as | in part, carney will rely on the state department's provincial reconstruction teams, known as prts. |
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Unidentified Man #2: It is always a hassle. | unidentified man #2: it is always a | Unidentified Man #2: It, is always a | unidentified man #2: it is always a hassle. |
Because of security concerns, the Baghdad PRT is a well-guarded office inside the heavily fortified Green Zone. If getting in is difficult, getting out to meet the Iraqi officials they want to help is even more so. Each time they want to do it, deputy director Colonel Bob Ruch has to organize an elaborate security conv... | because of security concerns the baghdad prt; is a well-guarded office. inside the heavily. fortified green, zone if getting in is difficult getting out to meet; the iraqi officials they, want to help is even more so each time they want, to do it deputy director colonel bob ruch has to organize an elaborate security; | Because of security concerns the Baghdad PRT is a well-guarded office inside; the heavily fortified Green Zone If getting in is difficult getting, out to meet the Iraqi officials they want to help is even more so Each time they want to do it deputy director Colonel, Bob, Ruch has to organize an elaborate, security | because of security concerns, the baghdad prt is a well-guarded office inside the heavily fortified green zone. if getting in is difficult, getting out to meet the iraqi officials they want to help is even more so. each time they want to do it, deputy director colonel bob ruch has to organize an elaborate security conv... |
We're trying to teach governance right now, two hours at a time. You get in the convoy, you drive down there, you meet with them, you leave. It's frustrating. | we're trying to teach governance right, now two hours, at. a time you get in the convoy you. drive down there you meet with. them you leave it's | We're trying to teach, governance right now two hours at a time You get in, the convoy. you drive down there you; meet with them you leave It's | we're trying to teach governance right now, two hours at a time. you get in the convoy, you drive down there, you meet with them, you leave. it's frustrating. |
The PRT program was launched a year ago to help the Iraqi government function better. The program has been criticized for not having the right people with the right skills. Baghdad PRT director Joe Gregoire says the state department has had trouble finding certain people. | the prt program was launched a, year ago to help the iraqi government function better the, program has been criticized for not having the right people with the right skills baghdad, prt director joe gregoire says the state department has had trouble finding certain | The PRT program, was. launched a year ago to help the Iraqi government function better The program; has been criticized, for not having the right. people with the right skills Baghdad PRT director Joe Gregoire says the state department has had trouble finding certain | the prt program was launched a year ago to help the iraqi government function better. the program has been criticized for not having the right people with the right skills. baghdad prt director joe gregoire says the state department has had trouble finding certain people. |
The problem is finding people who are very specific to certain subject matters, real business development, as you would expect from people who might be working for the department of commerce. | the problem is finding people who are, very specific to, certain subject matters real business development as you would expect from people who might be working for, the department of | The problem is finding, people who are very specific. to certain subject matters real. business development, as you would expect from people who might be working for the department, of | the problem is finding people who are very specific to certain subject matters, real business development, as you would expect from people who might be working for the department of commerce. |
President Bush proposed last month doubling the number of PRT teams, saying such civilians are now central to American efforts. Just filling the jobs of the original PRTs is a challenge. U.S. officials say expanding them will take until the end of the year at least. By then, officials hope the risks may not be as great... | president bush proposed last month doubling. the number of prt teams, saying such civilians are now central to american efforts, just filling the jobs of the. original. prts is, a challenge u.s officials say, expanding them will take until the end of the year. at least by then officials hope the. risks, may not be as g... | President Bush proposed last month doubling the number of PRT teams. saying such civilians are now central to, American, efforts Just filling, the jobs of the original. PRTs is a challenge U.S officials say expanding them will take until the; end of the year at least By then officials hope the risks may not be, as grea... | president bush proposed last month doubling the number of prt teams, saying such civilians are now central to american efforts. just filling the jobs of the original prts is a challenge. u.s. officials say expanding them will take until the end of the year at least. by then, officials hope the risks may not be as great... |
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And I'm Michele Norris. A dramatic pirate standoff today in the high seas off the coast of Somalia. Four pirates managed to board the American-flagged cargo ship, Maersk Alabama, as it sailed some 275 miles off the coast. There were reports the pirates had captured the ship. Then word came that the ship's crew had outm... | and, i'm michele norris a dramatic pirate standoff, today in the high. seas off the coast of somalia four pirates managed to board the american-flagged cargo ship, maersk alabama as it; sailed some 275 miles off the coast there were reports the pirates had captured the ship then word came that the ship's crew had outma... | And I'm Michele, Norris A dramatic pirate standoff today in the. high seas off the coast of Somalia Four pirates managed to board the American-flagged cargo ship Maersk Alabama as it sailed some. 275 miles off the coast, There, were reports, the pirates had captured the ship Then word came that the ship's crew had outm... | and i'm michele norris. a dramatic pirate standoff today in the high seas off the coast of somalia. four pirates managed to board the american-flagged cargo ship, maersk alabama, as it sailed some 275 miles off the coast. there were reports the pirates had captured the ship. then word came that the ship's crew had outm... |
Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman has been following the story all day long and joins us now. Tom, can you tell us how the pirates managed to board the ship and what happened afterward? | pentagon correspondent tom bowman has been following the story all day long and joins us now tom. can you tell us how the pirates managed to, board the ship and what happened, | Pentagon correspondent Tom Bowman has been following the story all day long and joins, us now Tom can you tell us how the pirates; managed to board the ship and what happened | pentagon correspondent tom bowman has been following the story all day long and joins us now. tom, can you tell us how the pirates managed to board the ship and what happened afterward? |
Well, Michele, what we're told is that this all happened around 7 AM local time. The crew of the ship radioed that the - four small boats were heading toward them. And then within minutes, four pirates using grappling hooks climbed aboard the ship. They were heavily armed. They took the crew hostage. And then what happ... | well michele; what we're told is that this all happened. around 7 am, local time the, crew of the ship radioed that, the - four small boats were heading toward them and then within minutes four pirates using grappling hooks climbed aboard the ship they were heavily armed they took the crew hostage and then what happene... | Well Michele what we're told is that this all happened around 7 AM local time The, crew of the ship radioed that the - four small boats were. heading toward them And then within minutes four pirates using grappling hooks climbed aboard the ship They were heavily armed They took the crew hostage And then. what happened ... | well, michele, what we're told is that this all happened around 7 am local time. the crew of the ship radioed that the - four small boats were heading toward them. and then within minutes, four pirates using grappling hooks climbed aboard the ship. they were heavily armed. they took the crew hostage. and then what happ... |
And what are the latest reports about the captain? Is he believed to still be in that lifeboat? | and what are the latest reports about the captain? is, he believed to still be in that, | And what are the latest reports about the captain? Is he believed to still be in that | and what are the latest reports about the captain? is he believed to still be in that lifeboat? |
Yes he is. We're told that U.S. Navy planes, patrol aircraft, there are also unmanned drones out there in the area, that they have spotted the captain in the lifeboat with the pirates. And it seems that, you know, he's in pretty good shape and that's the latest we have from Pentagon officials. | yes, he is we're told that u.s. navy planes patrol aircraft there are also unmanned drones out; there in the. area, that they have spotted the captain in the lifeboat with the pirates and it seems that you know he's in pretty good shape and that's the latest we have from pentagon | Yes he is We're told that U.S Navy planes, patrol aircraft there are also. unmanned. drones out there in the area that they have spotted the captain in the lifeboat. with the pirates And it seems that you know he's, in pretty good shape and that's the latest we have from Pentagon | yes he is. we're told that u.s. navy planes, patrol aircraft, there are also unmanned drones out there in the area, that they have spotted the captain in the lifeboat with the pirates. and it seems that, you know, he's in pretty good shape and that's the latest we have from pentagon officials. |
So they spotted the captain. Are there U.S. warships or vessels from other nations heading in that direction? | so they spotted the captain are there u.s warships or vessels from other nations heading in that | So they. spotted the captain Are there U.S warships or. vessels from other, nations heading, in that | so they spotted the captain. are there u.s. warships or vessels from other nations heading in that direction? |
OK. So two Republicans, which we'll talk about, but also three Democrats are considered swing votes. Who are they? | ok, so two republicans which we'll talk about but also three democrats are considered swing votes who are. | OK So two, Republicans which we'll, talk about but also. three Democrats are considered swing votes Who are | ok. so two republicans, which we'll talk about, but also three democrats are considered swing votes. who are they? |
You might call the FBI's approach one of strategic patience. Robin Montgomery ran the FBI's Oregon office in the 1990s, and he says this approach evolved back then in similar standoffs. | you might, call the fbi's approach one of strategic patience robin montgomery ran the fbi's oregon office, in the 1990s and, he says this approach evolved back then in similar | You, might call the FBI's approach one of strategic patience Robin Montgomery ran the FBI's Oregon office in the 1990s, and he says this approach, evolved. back then in similar | you might call the fbi's approach one of strategic patience. robin montgomery ran the fbi's oregon office in the 1990s, and he says this approach evolved back then in similar standoffs. |
You wait it out, and you dress down. You don't need to have a bunch of military paraphernalia out and about. | you wait; it out and you dress down you don't need to have a bunch of military paraphernalia out and | You wait it out and you dress down You don't need to have a bunch of military paraphernalia out and | you wait it out, and you dress down. you don't need to have a bunch of military paraphernalia out and about. |
And while you wait, you gather evidence. It's now clear from court filings that the FBI spent the first three weeks recording the militants' statements to the media, building the case against them. But, Montgomery says you also try to establish a connection. In the '90s, he'd do that by finding an intermediary who was ... | and. while you wait you gather evidence. it's now clear from court filings that the fbi, spent the first three weeks recording, the militants' statements to the media building the case against them but montgomery says you also try to establish a connection in the '90s he'd do that by finding an intermediary who was sym... | And while you wait you gather evidence, It's now clear, from court filings that the FBI. spent the first three weeks recording the militants' statements to the media building the case against them But. Montgomery; says you. also. try to establish a connection. In the '90s he'd do that. by finding an intermediary who wa... | and while you wait, you gather evidence. it's now clear from court filings that the fbi spent the first three weeks recording the militants' statements to the media, building the case against them. but, montgomery says you also try to establish a connection. in the '90s, he'd do that by finding an intermediary who was ... |
We had folks doing that that also had issues with the government and had similar thought processes as the folks inside. So there was a connection made, and you work through that. | we had folks doing that. that also had issues with the government and had similar thought processes as the folks inside so there was, a connection; made, and you work through | We had folks doing that that also had issues with the government and had similar thought processes as the, folks inside So, there, was; a connection made and you work, through | we had folks doing that that also had issues with the government and had similar thought processes as the folks inside. so there was a connection made, and you work through that. |
At the wildlife refuge, that person appears to have been Franklin Graham. He's the conservative son of evangelist Billy Graham. After the occupation ended yesterday, the FBI special agent in charge, Greg Bretzing, said Graham had been softening up the last holdouts over the phone. | at the wildlife refuge that person appears to have been franklin graham. he's the. conservative son of evangelist billy graham after the occupation ended, yesterday the fbi special agent in charge greg bretzing said graham had. been softening up the last, holdouts over the, | At the wildlife refuge that person appears to have been Franklin Graham He's the conservative son of evangelist, Billy Graham After the occupation ended, yesterday, the FBI special agent in charge Greg Bretzing said Graham had been softening up the last, holdouts over the | at the wildlife refuge, that person appears to have been franklin graham. he's the conservative son of evangelist billy graham. after the occupation ended yesterday, the fbi special agent in charge, greg bretzing, said graham had been softening up the last holdouts over the phone. |
He spent well over a week speaking to those on the refuge and helping them work through their issues so they could come to a point where they are ready to leave of their own volition. | he spent well over. a week speaking to those on the refuge and helping them work through their, issues so they. could come to a point where they are ready to leave of, their own | He spent well over, a week speaking, to those on. the refuge and helping them work through their issues so they. could come to a point where they are ready to leave, of their own | he spent well over a week speaking to those on the refuge and helping them work through their issues so they could come to a point where they are ready to leave of their own volition. |
But in situations like this, the FBI is not above using more cloak-and-dagger methods, too, especially informants or cooperating witnesses. The former occupiers of the wildlife refuge are now convinced that that's what happened to them, that the FBI had a mole. And they're focused on this man. | but in, situations, like this the fbi, is not above using more cloak-and-dagger, methods too especially informants or, cooperating witnesses, the former occupiers of the wildlife refuge are now convinced that that's what happened, to them; that the fbi had a mole and they're focused on this | But, in, situations like this the FBI is. not above using more cloak-and-dagger methods too especially informants. or cooperating witnesses The former occupiers of the wildlife refuge, are now convinced that that's what happened to them. that the FBI had a mole And they're focused on, this | but in situations like this, the fbi is not above using more cloak-and-dagger methods, too, especially informants or cooperating witnesses. the former occupiers of the wildlife refuge are now convinced that that's what happened to them, that the fbi had a mole. and they're focused on this man. |
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I've seen a thing now that I must be a fed or whatever. No, I'm just smarter than your average bear and a lot smarter than your average conspiracy theorist. | i've seen a thing now that i must, be a fed or whatever, no i'm just smarter than your average. bear and a. lot. smarter than your average conspiracy | I've seen a thing now that I. must be; a fed or whatever No I'm just smarter than, your, average bear and a lot smarter than your average conspiracy | i've seen a thing now that i must be a fed or whatever. no, i'm just smarter than your average bear and a lot smarter than your average conspiracy theorist. |
He goes by the name Mark McConnell, and this is a video that he posted shortly after the leaders of the occupation were arrested on January 26. He was with them at the time, but within hours, he'd been released, and he was making videos contradicting the more inflammatory reports about what had just happened. Now nobod... | he goes by the name, mark mcconnell and this is a video that he posted shortly after the leaders of, the occupation were arrested on january 26. he was with them at the time, but within hours he'd been. released and he was making videos contradicting the more inflammatory, reports about what had just happened now nobod... | He goes. by the name Mark McConnell and this is a video that he posted shortly after the leaders of the occupation were. arrested on January 26. He was with them. at the time but. within hours he'd been released and he was making videos. contradicting the more inflammatory reports about what had just happened Now nobod... | he goes by the name mark mcconnell, and this is a video that he posted shortly after the leaders of the occupation were arrested on january 26. he was with them at the time, but within hours, he'd been released, and he was making videos contradicting the more inflammatory reports about what had just happened. now nobod... |
He was kind of cold and standoff-ish (ph) kind of - well, not even standoff-ish. He was very bold and very kind of a demanding sort of person and try to manipulate things is what I would call that. | he was kind of cold and standoff-ish (ph) kind of - well not even standoff-ish he was very bold and very kind of a demanding sort of person and try to manipulate things is, what i would call | He was kind of cold and standoff-ish (ph) kind of - well not even standoff-ish He was very bold and very kind of, a demanding sort of person and, try to manipulate things is what I would call | he was kind of cold and standoff-ish (ph) kind of - well, not even standoff-ish. he was very bold and very kind of a demanding sort of person and try to manipulate things is what i would call that. |
Whether or not McConnell was FBI, the mere possibility just amplifies the general atmosphere of mutual suspicion that can haunt a standoff like this. | whether or, not mcconnell was fbi the mere possibility just amplifies. the general atmosphere, of, mutual suspicion that can haunt, a standoff like | Whether or not McConnell was FBI. the mere possibility just amplifies the general atmosphere of mutual suspicion that can haunt a; standoff, like | whether or not mcconnell was fbi, the mere possibility just amplifies the general atmosphere of mutual suspicion that can haunt a standoff like this. |
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