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Thank you Julie. | thank you | Thank. you | thank you julie. |
You're welcome Robert. | you're welcome | You're welcome | you're welcome robert. |
That's NPR health policy correspondent Julie Rovner. | that's npr, health policy correspondent julie; | That's NPR health policy correspondent Julie, | that's npr health policy correspondent julie rovner. |
And you can add this to the list of problems in Baghdad. It's getting riskier and harder to find bread. There's been a string of attacks on bakeries across the capitol, mainly by insurgents trying to further destabilize daily life. | and; you can add. this to the list of problems in baghdad it's getting riskier and harder to find bread there's been a string, of attacks on bakeries across. the capitol mainly by insurgents trying to further destabilize daily | And you can add this to the list of problems in Baghdad It's getting riskier and harder to find bread, There's been a, string of attacks on bakeries across the capitol mainly by insurgents trying to further destabilize, daily | and you can add this to the list of problems in baghdad. it's getting riskier and harder to find bread. there's been a string of attacks on bakeries across the capitol, mainly by insurgents trying to further destabilize daily life. |
Here's NPR's Jamie Tarabay. | here's npr's jamie | Here's NPR's Jamie; | here's npr's jamie tarabay. |
Iraq's traditional bread is diamond shape, puffy and doughy inside. Cream cheese and overripe tomatoes is a typical Iraqi sandwich. Serve a kebob in there, or mop up a plate of rice and lamb with bits of it. Low carbs doesn't work. Here, it's as much a part of daily life as water, and the insurgents know this. | iraq's traditional bread is. diamond shape puffy and doughy inside, cream cheese and overripe tomatoes is a; typical, iraqi sandwich serve a kebob in there or mop up a plate, of rice and, lamb with bits of. it low carbs doesn't work here it's as much a part of daily life as water and the insurgents know, | Iraq's traditional bread is diamond shape puffy and doughy inside Cream, cheese and overripe tomatoes is, a typical Iraqi sandwich Serve a kebob in; there or mop up a plate of rice and lamb with bits of it Low carbs doesn't work Here it's as much a, part of daily, life as water, and the insurgents know | iraq's traditional bread is diamond shape, puffy and doughy inside. cream cheese and overripe tomatoes is a typical iraqi sandwich. serve a kebob in there, or mop up a plate of rice and lamb with bits of it. low carbs doesn't work. here, it's as much a part of daily life as water, and the insurgents know this. |
(Soundbite of men speaking foreign language) | (soundbite of men speaking foreign | (Soundbite of men speaking foreign | (soundbite of men speaking foreign language) |
Business at this bakery in the neighborhood of Kerada(ph) is brisk. One man slips flower into the dough and kneeds. Another shoves discs of dough into the oven with a long, wooden board. Beside him, a worker stacks freshly baked bread into piles, puts them in plastic bags, and ties them with twist tops. As he punches k... | business at this; bakery. in the neighborhood of kerada(ph) is brisk one man slips flower into the dough and kneeds another shoves discs of. dough into the, oven with a long. wooden. board beside him a worker stacks freshly baked bread into piles puts them in plastic bags and, ties them with twist tops as he punches; k... | Business at this bakery in the neighborhood of Kerada(ph) is brisk One man slips flower into the dough and, kneeds Another, shoves discs. of dough into the oven with a long wooden board, Beside, him a worker stacks freshly baked bread into piles puts them in plastic bags and ties them with twist tops, As he punches key... | business at this bakery in the neighborhood of kerada(ph) is brisk. one man slips flower into the dough and kneeds. another shoves discs of dough into the oven with a long, wooden board. beside him, a worker stacks freshly baked bread into piles, puts them in plastic bags, and ties them with twist tops. as he punches k... |
(Through Translator) If there is no bread, there will be chaos. Look at the prices of gas (unintelligible). People can't bake bread at home. So all the burden is on our bakeries. So what would happen shuts down? We pray to God for love and security. | (through translator) if there is no, bread there will be chaos look at the prices of gas (unintelligible). people can't bake bread at home so all the burden is on our bakeries so what would happen shuts down? we pray to god for love and | (Through Translator) If there is no bread, there, will be chaos Look at, the prices of gas (unintelligible). People can't bake bread at home So. all the burden is on our bakeries So what would happen shuts down? We pray to God for love and | (through translator) if there is no bread, there will be chaos. look at the prices of gas (unintelligible). people can't bake bread at home. so all the burden is on our bakeries. so what would happen shuts down? we pray to god for love and security. |
Abu Ahmed may pray for security, but also keeps a couple of automatic rifles on hand should anyone attack his store. He says the attacks on other bakeries have frightened some of his workers away, and instead of saying open late, as he used to, he shuts his doors at 7:00 p.m. | abu ahmed may pray. for security but also keeps a couple of automatic rifles, on hand should anyone attack his store he says the attacks on other bakeries have frightened some of his workers, away and instead of saying open, late as he used to he shuts his doors at | Abu Ahmed may pray for security, but. also keeps, a couple of automatic, rifles on hand should. anyone attack his store He says. the. attacks on other bakeries, have frightened some of his workers away. and instead of saying open late as he used to he shuts his doors at | abu ahmed may pray for security, but also keeps a couple of automatic rifles on hand should anyone attack his store. he says the attacks on other bakeries have frightened some of his workers away, and instead of saying open late, as he used to, he shuts his doors at 7:00 p.m. |
Bakery worker Ali Mahasan(ph) says his wages are good, but he doesn't know how much longer he can do his job. | bakery worker ali mahasan(ph) says his wages are good but he doesn't know how much longer he can; do his | Bakery worker Ali Mahasan(ph) says his wages are good but he doesn't know how much longer he can do his | bakery worker ali mahasan(ph) says his wages are good, but he doesn't know how much longer he can do his job. |
(Through translator) If you want the truth, there is no security anywhere. (Unintelligible) a couple of days ago, they killed workers in a bakery shop. I saw it on TV. | (through translator) if you want the truth there is no security anywhere (unintelligible) a couple of days ago they killed workers in a bakery shop i saw it on | (Through translator) If you want the truth. there is no security anywhere (Unintelligible) a couple of. days ago they killed workers in a bakery shop I saw it on | (through translator) if you want the truth, there is no security anywhere. (unintelligible) a couple of days ago, they killed workers in a bakery shop. i saw it on tv. |
Iraqis can read about it, too. A local newspaper ran the front page picture of a woman shopping at a bakery where an AK-47 was shown hanging over stacks of bread. The reports of attacks are frequent. Last week, at least three more bakery workers were killed in the neighborhood of Dohra(ph), when gunmen stormed in and o... | iraqis can read about it too, a local newspaper ran the front page picture of a woman. shopping at, a bakery where an ak-47 was shown hanging, over stacks of bread the reports of attacks are frequent. last week at least three more, bakery workers were. killed in the neighborhood of dohra(ph), when gunmen stormed in and... | Iraqis can read about it too A local newspaper ran the front page picture of a woman shopping. at a bakery where an AK-47 was. shown hanging over; stacks of bread The reports of attacks are frequent Last week, at least three more bakery workers were killed in the neighborhood. of Dohra(ph), when gunmen stormed in and o... | iraqis can read about it, too. a local newspaper ran the front page picture of a woman shopping at a bakery where an ak-47 was shown hanging over stacks of bread. the reports of attacks are frequent. last week, at least three more bakery workers were killed in the neighborhood of dohra(ph), when gunmen stormed in and o... |
Ali Mahasan says the bakeries are being attacked because the workers are mostly Shiite. | ali mahasan. says the bakeries are being attacked because the workers are mostly | Ali Mahasan says the bakeries are being attacked because. the workers are, mostly | ali mahasan says the bakeries are being attacked because the workers are mostly shiite. |
(Through translator) First of all, because they are Shiite, and second because they support Muqtada al-Sadr. But I can't tell you any more. | (through translator) first of all, because; they are shiite and second because they support, muqtada al-sadr but i can't tell you any | (Through translator) First of all because, they; are Shiite and second because they support Muqtada al-Sadr But I can't tell you any | (through translator) first of all, because they are shiite, and second because they support muqtada al-sadr. but i can't tell you any more. |
Most of the men who work in bakeries here in Baghdad are Shiite and poor. Most come from Shiite areas in the south, where wages are low and jobs are few. They usually come and work in Baghdad for around 20 days, go home to their families for 10 days, then come back. | most. of the men who. work in bakeries here in baghdad are shiite and poor most come from shiite areas. in the south. where wages are low and jobs are few they usually come and work in baghdad for, around 20 days go home to their families for 10 days then, come | Most of the men who work in bakeries here in Baghdad are Shiite and poor. Most come from Shiite areas in the south where wages are low and jobs are few They usually come and work. in Baghdad. for around, 20 days go home to their families for 10 days; then; come | most of the men who work in bakeries here in baghdad are shiite and poor. most come from shiite areas in the south, where wages are low and jobs are few. they usually come and work in baghdad for around 20 days, go home to their families for 10 days, then come back. |
Brahd Shalouf Hussein(ph) comes from the mainly Shiite province of Mesan, near the border with Iran. He stays with relatives when he works in Baghdad. Despite the dangers, he wants to keep his job here. | brahd shalouf hussein(ph) comes from the mainly shiite province of mesan near the border with iran he, stays with relatives when, he works in baghdad despite the dangers he wants to keep his job | Brahd Shalouf Hussein(ph) comes from the mainly Shiite province, of Mesan near the border with Iran He stays with. relatives when, he works in Baghdad, Despite the, dangers he wants to keep his job | brahd shalouf hussein(ph) comes from the mainly shiite province of mesan, near the border with iran. he stays with relatives when he works in baghdad. despite the dangers, he wants to keep his job here. |
(Through translator) There are many people in Mesan who are unemployed who wish to come work here, but because of the explosions, they're afraid to. They think working for 2,000 or 3,000 Dinar is better than coming here. They're close to their families. It's only about security. | (through translator) there are many people in mesan who are. unemployed who wish to come. work here but because of the explosions they're afraid to, they, think working for, 2,000 or 3,000 dinar is better than coming here they're close. to their families it's only about | (Through translator) There are many, people in Mesan who are unemployed who wish to come work here, but because. of the explosions they're afraid to. They think working for. 2,000 or 3,000 Dinar is better than coming here They're close to their families It's. only about | (through translator) there are many people in mesan who are unemployed who wish to come work here, but because of the explosions, they're afraid to. they think working for 2,000 or 3,000 dinar is better than coming here. they're close to their families. it's only about security. |
Insurgents have routinely hit at civilians since the beginning, attacking open marketplaces, Friday mosque prayers, and unemployment lines, with the aim of undermining any chance to rebuild after the U.S.-led invasion. The breadline has always been a place where an attack strikes at the heart of the ordinary person. Ev... | insurgents have routinely hit at civilians since the beginning attacking open marketplaces friday mosque prayers and unemployment lines with the, aim of undermining. any, chance to rebuild, after the u.s.-led invasion. the breadline has, always been a place where an attack strikes at the, heart of the ordinary person, ... | Insurgents have, routinely hit at civilians since the beginning attacking, open marketplaces Friday mosque. prayers and unemployment lines with the aim of undermining any chance to rebuild after the U.S.-led invasion The breadline has always been a place where an attack strikes at the heart. of the ordinary person Ever... | insurgents have routinely hit at civilians since the beginning, attacking open marketplaces, friday mosque prayers, and unemployment lines, with the aim of undermining any chance to rebuild after the u.s.-led invasion. the breadline has always been a place where an attack strikes at the heart of the ordinary person. ev... |
Unemployed Huidu Halhad(ph) buys bread every day as he can, but not at the same place each time. | unemployed huidu halhad(ph) buys. bread every day as he can but not at the same place each | Unemployed Huidu Halhad(ph) buys bread every day as he can but not at, the same place. each | unemployed huidu halhad(ph) buys bread every day as he can, but not at the same place each time. |
(Through translator) I don't know which bakery I should go to, because I don't know which one of them might be targeted. You can see how bad things are. If I stand in the street and a car parks close by, I leave straight away, in case it explodes. | (through translator) i don't know which bakery. i should go to because i don't know which, one, of them might be targeted you can see how bad things are if i stand in the street and a car parks close by. i leave straight away in case it | (Through translator) I don't know which, bakery I should go to because I don't know which one of them might be, targeted You can see how bad things are If I stand in the street and a car parks close by I leave straight away in case it | (through translator) i don't know which bakery i should go to, because i don't know which one of them might be targeted. you can see how bad things are. if i stand in the street and a car parks close by, i leave straight away, in case it explodes. |
Because of the attacks, many bakeries have closed down, forcing people to travel to safer areas of Baghdad to buy bread. Some, like Huidu Halhad, try to avoid certain areas if they think they're prone to attack. Some steer clear of bakeries near police stations, or ones popular with Iraqi police, who are also frequentl... | because of the attacks many bakeries have closed, down forcing, people to travel to safer areas; of baghdad to buy bread. some like huidu halhad try to avoid certain areas if. they think they're prone to attack some steer clear of bakeries. near police stations or ones popular with iraqi police who are also frequently | Because of the attacks many bakeries have closed down forcing people to travel to. safer areas of Baghdad to buy bread Some like Huidu Halhad try to avoid certain areas, if they think they're prone to attack Some steer clear of bakeries near police stations or ones popular with Iraqi police who are also frequently | because of the attacks, many bakeries have closed down, forcing people to travel to safer areas of baghdad to buy bread. some, like huidu halhad, try to avoid certain areas if they think they're prone to attack. some steer clear of bakeries near police stations, or ones popular with iraqi police, who are also frequentl... |
(Through translator) If there are many people standing in line, I won't buy. You never know what might happen, and I'm afraid. I get afraid. Why shouldn't I? Someone might blow himself up in the middle of us all. | (through translator) if there are. many people standing in line i won't buy you never know what might happen and i'm afraid. i get afraid why shouldn't i? someone might blow, himself. up in the middle of us | (Through translator) If there are many; people standing in line I won't buy You never know what might happen and I'm afraid I get afraid Why shouldn't I? Someone might blow himself up in the. middle, of us | (through translator) if there are many people standing in line, i won't buy. you never know what might happen, and i'm afraid. i get afraid. why shouldn't i? someone might blow himself up in the middle of us all. |
Last night, a car bomb blew up outside a Shiite mosque across the street from a bakery. Eleven people were killed. | last night a car bomb blew up outside a shiite mosque across, the street from a bakery eleven people were | Last night a, car bomb blew up outside a. Shiite mosque across the street from a. bakery Eleven people were, | last night, a car bomb blew up outside a shiite mosque across the street from a bakery. eleven people were killed. |
Jamie Tarabay, NPR News, Baghdad. | jamie tarabay npr news. | Jamie Tarabay NPR News | jamie tarabay, npr news, baghdad. |
People in hotels or trailers may feel lucky compared to those on the Gulf Coast who are still living in shelters. NPR's Kathy Lohr visited the shelter in D'Iberville, Mississippi. | people in hotels or trailers may feel lucky compared to those on the gulf coast who are still living in shelters npr's kathy lohr visited the shelter in. d'iberville | People in hotels or trailers may feel lucky compared to those on. the Gulf Coast who are still, living in shelters NPR's Kathy Lohr visited the shelter in D'Iberville | people in hotels or trailers may feel lucky compared to those on the gulf coast who are still living in shelters. npr's kathy lohr visited the shelter in d'iberville, mississippi. |
A round wooden table underneath a white tent at the D'Iberville Civic Center is a gathering place for those who live inside the building that has become a shelter. Katrina devastated the town, just east of Biloxi. The people living here are trying to get a handle on why they're waiting so long for ... | a round wooden table underneath a white tent at the d'iberville civic center is a gathering place, for those who live inside the building that has become a shelter katrina devastated the town just east of biloxi the people living here are trying to get. a handle on why they're waiting so long for | A round wooden, table, underneath a white tent at the; D'Iberville Civic Center is a, gathering place for those who live, inside the building that has become. a shelter Katrina devastated the. town just east of Biloxi The people living, here are trying to get a handle on why they're waiting so long... | a round wooden table underneath a white tent at the d'iberville civic center is a gathering place for those who live inside the building that has become a shelter. katrina devastated the town, just east of biloxi. the people living here are trying to get a handle on why they're waiting so long for ... |
Mr. FORREST JORDAN(ph) (Hurricane Survivor): Now I had the guy from FEMA tell me that they are over budget and that they cannot provide that financial assistance anymore, and that's what's getting to me. | mr, forrest jordan(ph) (hurricane survivor): now i. had the guy from fema tell me that. they are over budget and that they cannot provide that, financial assistance anymore and that's what's getting. to | Mr FORREST JORDAN(ph) (Hurricane Survivor): Now I had the guy from FEMA tell me that they are over budget, and that they cannot provide; that financial assistance anymore and that's what's. getting to | mr. forrest jordan(ph) (hurricane survivor): now i had the guy from fema tell me that they are over budget and that they cannot provide that financial assistance anymore, and that's what's getting to me. |
That's Forrest Jordan. He's been moved from shelter to shelter, from a high school gymnasium to one of the cruise ships. He's now called this civic center home for the past three weeks. Jordan chose to come to this shelter because he thought he'd have a better chance of getting his life back toge... | that's forrest jordan he's, been moved from shelter. to shelter from a high school gymnasium to one of the cruise ships he's now called this civic center home for the past three weeks jordan chose to come to this shelter because he thought he'd have a better chance. of getting his life back toget... | That's Forrest Jordan He's been moved from shelter to shelter; from a high school gymnasium to. one of the cruise ships He's now called this civic center home for the past three weeks Jordan chose. to come to this shelter because he thought he'd have a better chance of getting his life back toget... | that's forrest jordan. he's been moved from shelter to shelter, from a high school gymnasium to one of the cruise ships. he's now called this civic center home for the past three weeks. jordan chose to come to this shelter because he thought he'd have a better chance of getting his life back toge... |
They got jobs, at least that's what I heard. I thought I'd come here and start making $100 a day. I found out that's a myth. But I figured I'd come back to D'Iberville, because I'd lived here for five months, and try to start my life over here, and it's still a struggle. I'm still trying to find ... | they got jobs at least that's what i heard i thought i'd come here. and start making $100 a day i found out that's a myth but i figured i'd come back to d'iberville because i'd lived here for five months and try to start my life over here and it's still a struggle i'm still trying to find somethi... | They got. jobs, at least that's what I heard I thought I'd come here and start making $100 a day I found out that's a myth But I figured I'd come back to D'Iberville because. I'd lived here for five months and try to start my life over here and it's still a struggle I'm still trying to find somet... | they got jobs, at least that's what i heard. i thought i'd come here and start making $100 a day. i found out that's a myth. but i figured i'd come back to d'iberville, because i'd lived here for five months, and try to start my life over here, and it's still a struggle. i'm still trying to find ... |
Jordan was working at Wendy's when Katrina hit, but he says he couldn't get back to work because so much of the Gulf Coast was in ruins. He's single and he admits it's been rough, but it may be the hardest on families who are still without homes. | jordan, was working at wendy's when katrina hit. but he says he couldn't get back to, work because so much of the gulf coast was in ruins he's single and he admits it's been rough but it may be the hardest on families who are still without | Jordan was working at Wendy's when Katrina hit but he says he couldn't get back to, work because. so much of the Gulf Coast was in ruins He's single and he admits it's been rough. but it may be the hardest on families. who are still without | jordan was working at wendy's when katrina hit, but he says he couldn't get back to work because so much of the gulf coast was in ruins. he's single and he admits it's been rough, but it may be the hardest on families who are still without homes. |
Papa's going to have to get you a spoon later. Wait. Wait a minute. Tell Mama. Say, `We got a spoon, Mama?' | papa's. going to have; to get you a spoon later wait, wait a minute tell mama say `we got a spoon | Papa's going, to have to get you a spoon. later Wait Wait a minute Tell. Mama Say `We got a spoon | papa's going to have to get you a spoon later. wait. wait a minute. tell mama. say, `we got a spoon, mama?' |
...(Unintelligible). | ...(unintelligible). | ||
That's a fork. | that's, a. | That's a | that's a fork. |
Gina! Give me two spoons. | gina! give me two | Gina! Give me two | gina! give me two spoons. |
Joey Waits calls to his wife, Gina, across the room. It's dinnertime, and their two youngest children, Gabrielle, who's three years old, and Dylan, just two, are excited about dessert. It's pink Jell-O. The kids are quiet now, but sometimes they can be pretty noisy, and Gina says that's caused som... | joey, waits calls to his wife gina across the room it's dinnertime and, their two youngest children gabrielle who's three years old and. dylan just two. are excited about dessert it's pink jell-o the kids are quiet now but sometimes they can be pretty noisy and gina; says, that's, caused some hard... | Joey Waits calls to his wife Gina across the room It's dinnertime and their two youngest children Gabrielle who's three, years old and Dylan, just two are excited about dessert It's pink Jell-O The kids are quiet now but sometimes they can be pretty noisy and Gina says that's caused some hard | joey waits calls to his wife, gina, across the room. it's dinnertime, and their two youngest children, gabrielle, who's three years old, and dylan, just two, are excited about dessert. it's pink jell-o. the kids are quiet now, but sometimes they can be pretty noisy, and gina says that's caused som... |
Most of them's copping attitudes, but I just tell them like it is. I ain't worried about them, about them crying all the time. | most of them's copping attitudes but i just tell, them like it is i. ain't worried about them about them crying, all the | Most of them's copping attitudes but I, just tell them like it is I, ain't. worried about them about them crying all the | most of them's copping attitudes, but i just tell them like it is. i ain't worried about them, about them crying all the time. |
Dylan! Ah! | dylan! ah! | ||
There's not much for the children to do. The floor is covered with cots set up just a few feet apart from each other. Gina and Joey Waits occupy a back corner with the two small children and their 12-year-old daughter, Sabrina. There's a small room set up at the back where the kids can play. Sab... | there's, not much for the children to do the; floor is. covered with. cots set up just a few feet apart from. each other gina and joey waits occupy, a back corner with the two small children and their 12-year-old daughter sabrina there's; a small room set up at. the back where the kids can play ... | There's not much for the children, to do The, floor. is covered with cots set, up just a few feet apart from. each other, Gina and. Joey Waits occupy a back corner with the two small children, and their, 12-year-old daughter, Sabrina There's, a small room set up at the back where the kids can pla... | there's not much for the children to do. the floor is covered with cots set up just a few feet apart from each other. gina and joey waits occupy a back corner with the two small children and their 12-year-old daughter, sabrina. there's a small room set up at the back where the kids can play. sab... |
This one guy who was in the group, I told him he was hot and he shook my hand and called me `sweetheart.' | this one guy who was in the group i told him he was hot and he shook my hand and called me | This one guy who was in the group I told him he, was hot and he shook my hand and called. me | this one guy who was in the group, i told him he was hot and he shook my hand and called me `sweetheart.' |
Unidentified Woman #1: Aww! | unidentified. woman | Unidentified. Woman | unidentified woman #1: aww! |
Just because I told him he was hot. | just because i told him he was | Just because I told him he was | just because i told him he was hot. |
Unidentified Woman #2: ...(Unintelligible). | unidentified; woman | Unidentified Woman | unidentified woman #2: ...(unintelligible). |
Then I got his autograph. | then i. got his | Then I got his | then i got his autograph. |
Just for fun, Sabrina Waits decides to sing along to a CD, something she loves to do. | just for fun sabrina waits decides to sing along to a cd something she loves to | Just for fun Sabrina Waits decides to sing along to a CD something she loves to | just for fun, sabrina waits decides to sing along to a cd, something she loves to do. |
(Soundbite of music) | (soundbite of. | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of music) |
(Singing) There's a cold feelin', runnin' up and down my spine. | (singing) there's. a cold feelin', runnin' up and down my | (Singing) There's a cold, feelin', runnin' up and down my | (singing) there's a cold feelin', runnin' up and down my spine. |
FEMA has offered the Waits family space on a cruise ship, but Gina says that's out of the question because she has such small children. So Gina, her husband, Joey, who's disabled with a heart problem, the kids and their grandmother continue to wait for a trailer to be set up on their own property. ... | fema has offered the, waits family space on a cruise, ship but gina says that's out of the question because she has such small children so gina her, husband joey who's disabled with a heart problem the kids and their grandmother continue to wait for a trailer. to; be set up on their own property it... | FEMA has offered the Waits family space on a cruise ship, but Gina says that's out of the question. because she has such small children So Gina her husband Joey who's disabled with a heart problem the kids and their grandmother continue to wait for a trailer to be set up on their own property It's ... | fema has offered the waits family space on a cruise ship, but gina says that's out of the question because she has such small children. so gina, her husband, joey, who's disabled with a heart problem, the kids and their grandmother continue to wait for a trailer to be set up on their own property. ... |
(Soundbite of machinery) | (soundbite of | (Soundbite of | (soundbite of machinery) |
Near the corner of Quave Road and Beach Bayou, a bulldozer lifts bricks, chunks of Sheetrock and even a child's red bicycle from the debris. A house is being torn down across the street from where Gina Waits lived. Her land and most of the area all around it is bare except for the foundations. | near the corner of quave road and beach bayou a bulldozer lifts bricks chunks of sheetrock and even a child's red bicycle from the debris a house is being torn down across the street from where gina waits lived. her land and, most of the area all, around it is bare except for, the | Near the corner of. Quave Road and Beach, Bayou a bulldozer lifts bricks chunks of Sheetrock and even a child's red; bicycle from the, debris A house is being torn; down across the street from where, Gina Waits lived Her land and most of the area all around it is bare except for the | near the corner of quave road and beach bayou, a bulldozer lifts bricks, chunks of sheetrock and even a child's red bicycle from the debris. a house is being torn down across the street from where gina waits lived. her land and most of the area all around it is bare except for the foundations. |
I mean, it's unreal to even look at stuff like this. The pictures don't show what you're looking at. | i mean it's; unreal to even, look at stuff like this; the pictures don't, show what you're, looking | I mean it's, unreal to even look at stuff like this The pictures don't show what you're looking | i mean, it's unreal to even look at stuff like this. the pictures don't show what you're looking at. |
Gina Waits says the shock is over, but she says she can't move ahead as long as her family is still living in a shelter, and it's beginning to wear on all of them. | gina waits. says the shock is, over but she says she can't move ahead as long as her family is still living in a shelter and it's beginning to wear on all of | Gina Waits says the. shock. is over but she says she can't move ahead as long as her family is still living in a shelter and it's beginning to wear on all of | gina waits says the shock is over, but she says she can't move ahead as long as her family is still living in a shelter, and it's beginning to wear on all of them. |
Get me out of the shelter, let me--get me a trailer, let me start all over again. That's the point I'm at now. I mean, I'm in a shelter. I have a 12-year-old that is--was an A and B honor roll student. Now come to find out, she's dropped down to C's, D's and F's because of this. I mean--and I hav... | get, me out of the shelter let me--get me a trailer let me start all over again that's the point i'm at now i mean i'm in a, shelter i have a 12-year-old that is--was an a and b honor roll student, now come to. find out; she's. dropped down to c's d's and f's because of this i mean--and i have tw... | Get me out of the shelter let me--get me a trailer let me start all, over again That's the point I'm at now I mean I'm in a shelter I have a 12-year-old that. is--was an A and B honor roll, student; Now come to find out she's dropped down to C's D's and F's because of this I mean--and. I have two... | get me out of the shelter, let me--get me a trailer, let me start all over again. that's the point i'm at now. i mean, i'm in a shelter. i have a 12-year-old that is--was an a and b honor roll student. now come to find out, she's dropped down to c's, d's and f's because of this. i mean--and i hav... |
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Back at the D'Iberville shelter, as the evening wears on, it's difficult for the little ones to settle down for the night. They run from cot to cot, trying to avoid going to sleep. Gina Waits looks frazzled and weary. | back at the d'iberville shelter as the evening wears on it's difficult for the little ones, to settle. down for, the night they run from cot to. cot trying to. avoid going to sleep gina waits looks frazzled and | Back, at the D'Iberville shelter as the evening wears on it's difficult. for the little ones to settle down for; the night. They run from cot. to cot trying to avoid going to sleep Gina, Waits. looks frazzled and | back at the d'iberville shelter, as the evening wears on, it's difficult for the little ones to settle down for the night. they run from cot to cot, trying to avoid going to sleep. gina waits looks frazzled and weary. |
I pray every night that they bring me a trailer. I tell my husband that they put it on my land, and the night that they put it on my land, I will go down ...(unintelligible) flashlights and I will sleep in there without lights. Get me out of the shelter so I ain't going to have a nervous breakdown... | i pray every night that they bring me a trailer i tell my husband that they put it on my land and the night that they put it; on my. land i will go down. ...(unintelligible) flashlights and i will sleep in there, without lights get me out of the shelter so i ain't going to have a nervous | I pray every night that they bring me; a trailer. I tell my, husband that they put it on my land and the night that, they put it on my land I will go, down ...(unintelligible) flashlights and I will sleep in there without lights, Get me out of the shelter so I ain't going to have a nervous, | i pray every night that they bring me a trailer. i tell my husband that they put it on my land, and the night that they put it on my land, i will go down ...(unintelligible) flashlights and i will sleep in there without lights. get me out of the shelter so i ain't going to have a nervous breakdown... |
While global leaders hammer out an international accord on reducing greenhouse gases in Paris, thousands of mayors are also gathered. The mayors are not officially part of the climate negotiations, but they say international deal or not, cities have to act now. NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports. | while global leaders hammer out an international accord on, reducing greenhouse gases in paris thousands of mayors are also gathered the mayors. are not, officially part of the climate negotiations but, they say international deal or, not cities have to act now npr's eleanor beardsley | While global leaders hammer out an, international accord on reducing greenhouse gases in Paris thousands. of, mayors are. also gathered The mayors are not officially part of the climate negotiations but they say international deal or not cities have to act now NPR's Eleanor Beardsley | while global leaders hammer out an international accord on reducing greenhouse gases in paris, thousands of mayors are also gathered. the mayors are not officially part of the climate negotiations, but they say international deal or not, cities have to act now. npr's eleanor beardsley reports. |
Mayors from Dakar to Los Angeles came to Paris's ornate city hall to share experiences, advice and technology on how to slow global warming. With 50 percent of the world's population living in urban areas, mayors here say there is no time to lose. Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker says unlike at the state and national ... | mayors; from dakar to. los angeles came to paris's, ornate city hall to share experiences advice. and technology on how to slow global warming with, 50 percent of the world's population living in urban areas. mayors here, say there. is no time to lose. salt lake city mayor ralph becker says unlike, at the state and nat... | Mayors, from Dakar to Los Angeles, came to Paris's ornate city hall to share experiences advice and technology on how to slow global warming With 50 percent of the world's population living in. urban areas mayors here say there is no time to lose Salt Lake City Mayor Ralph Becker says. unlike at the state and national ... | mayors from dakar to los angeles came to paris's ornate city hall to share experiences, advice and technology on how to slow global warming. with 50 percent of the world's population living in urban areas, mayors here say there is no time to lose. salt lake city mayor ralph becker says unlike at the state and national ... |
People understand when our water supply is in jeopardy as the second-most arid state in the country that we need to take action to be resilient and provide for changes in our infrastructure. We need to reduce our emissions to protect our snow pack. Our businesses, our ski areas are right there with us. | people understand when our water supply is in jeopardy as the second-most arid state, in the country that we; need to take action to be resilient and provide for, changes in our infrastructure we need to reduce our emissions to protect our snow pack our businesses our ski areas are right. there. with | People understand. when. our water supply is in jeopardy as the second-most arid state in the country that we need to take action to be resilient and provide for changes in our infrastructure We need to reduce our emissions to protect our snow pack Our businesses our ski areas are. right there with | people understand when our water supply is in jeopardy as the second-most arid state in the country that we need to take action to be resilient and provide for changes in our infrastructure. we need to reduce our emissions to protect our snow pack. our businesses, our ski areas are right there with us. |
Becker says all new buildings being built in his city are powered by solar energy and have zero carbon output, even though he says Utah is almost entirely powered by coal. | becker says all new buildings being built in his city are powered by solar energy and. have zero carbon output even though he says utah is almost. entirely powered by, | Becker says all new buildings, being built in his city are powered by solar energy and have zero carbon output even though he says Utah is almost entirely powered by | becker says all new buildings being built in his city are powered by solar energy and have zero carbon output, even though he says utah is almost entirely powered by coal. |
Becker tries to reassure his colleagues that the U.S. will make good on any agreements made in Paris, despite opposition from Republican politicians back home. George Ferguson, mayor of Bristol, England, says people are worried about that. | becker tries to reassure his colleagues that the u.s will make good on any agreements made in paris despite opposition. from republican politicians back home george ferguson mayor. of bristol england says, people are worried about | Becker. tries to reassure his colleagues. that the U.S will make good on any agreements made in Paris despite opposition from Republican politicians back home George, Ferguson mayor of Bristol England says people are worried about | becker tries to reassure his colleagues that the u.s. will make good on any agreements made in paris, despite opposition from republican politicians back home. george ferguson, mayor of bristol, england, says people are worried about that. |
Don't get me wrong, there is resistance in Europe as well but mainly around the public opinion that doesn't always understand the full consequences. So there's still an educational role to play. What is worrying about the United States, it's very obvious that this is divided around party politics. | don't get me wrong there is, resistance in, europe as well but mainly. around. the public opinion that doesn't always. understand the full consequences so. there's still an educational role to play what is worrying about the united states it's very obvious that this is divided around party | Don't get me wrong there is resistance in Europe as well but mainly around the public opinion that. doesn't always understand the. full consequences So there's still an educational role to play What is worrying about the. United States it's very obvious that this is divided, around party | don't get me wrong, there is resistance in europe as well but mainly around the public opinion that doesn't always understand the full consequences. so there's still an educational role to play. what is worrying about the united states, it's very obvious that this is divided around party politics. |
Mayor Martin Haese of Adelaide says his city doesn't have the luxury of debating climate change. | mayor martin haese of, adelaide says his. city doesn't have the luxury of debating climate. | Mayor Martin Haese of Adelaide says his city doesn't have the luxury of, debating climate | mayor martin haese of adelaide says his city doesn't have the luxury of debating climate change. |
South Australia is the driest state in the driest continent in the world. So when you are the Lord Mayor of a city which effectively is the driest place in the world in terms of a city, what that means is that we've always had a high consciousness about this. | south australia is the driest state in the. driest continent in the world so when. you are the lord mayor of a city which. effectively is the driest place in the world in terms of a city what that means is that; we've always, had a high consciousness about | South. Australia is the driest state in the driest, continent in the. world So when you are the. Lord Mayor of a city which effectively is the driest place in the world in terms of. a city what that. means. is that, we've always had a high consciousness about | south australia is the driest state in the driest continent in the world. so when you are the lord mayor of a city which effectively is the driest place in the world in terms of a city, what that means is that we've always had a high consciousness about this. |
Adelaide, like hundreds of cities here, has signed on to a coalition called Compact Cities and has pledged to reduce emissions and move toward developing renewable energy sources. The initiative was launched last year by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. Mayor Haese sa... | adelaide like hundreds of cities here has signed on to a coalition called compact, cities and has pledged to. reduce emissions and move; toward developing renewable energy sources the initiative was launched last year by former new york city mayor michael bloomberg and u.n secretary-general ban ki-moon, mayor haese say... | Adelaide like hundreds of cities here has signed on, to a coalition called Compact Cities and has pledged to; reduce emissions and move toward developing, renewable energy sources The initiative was launched last year by former New, York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and U.N Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon Mayor, Haese sa... | adelaide, like hundreds of cities here, has signed on to a coalition called compact cities and has pledged to reduce emissions and move toward developing renewable energy sources. the initiative was launched last year by former new york city mayor michael bloomberg and u.n. secretary-general ban ki-moon. mayor haese sa... |
So we see this as the birthplace for new industry, for technology, for clean energy, for entrepreneurs, for international investment and a whole range of things. | so we see, this as the birthplace for new, industry for technology for. clean energy for entrepreneurs for international investment and a, whole range of | So we see this as the birthplace for new industry for technology, for clean energy for entrepreneurs for international investment and a whole range of | so we see this as the birthplace for new industry, for technology, for clean energy, for entrepreneurs, for international investment and a whole range of things. |
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The gathering got glamorous when Hollywood star Robert Redford showed up to support the mayors. The longtime environmentalist said he was doubling his multimillion dollar fund to help cities develop renewable energies. Redford said he believed for the first time in Paris the world was waking up and would take real acti... | the gathering got glamorous when hollywood star robert redford showed up to support the mayors the longtime environmentalist said he was doubling his multimillion dollar fund to help. cities develop renewable energies redford said he believed for the first time in paris the, world, was waking up and would take real act... | The gathering got glamorous when Hollywood star, Robert Redford showed up to support the mayors The longtime environmentalist said he was doubling his multimillion dollar fund to help. cities develop renewable energies Redford said he believed for the first, time in Paris the world was. waking up and. would take real a... | the gathering got glamorous when hollywood star robert redford showed up to support the mayors. the longtime environmentalist said he was doubling his multimillion dollar fund to help cities develop renewable energies. redford said he believed for the first time in paris the world was waking up and would take real acti... |
Drug overdoses now kill more Americans than traffic accidents. It's an issue that may not show up in political polls, but it is unavoidable on the campaign trail. As presidential candidates visit the early caucus in primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire, they're hearing about heroin and meth. NPR's Tamara Keith has ... | drug overdoses now kill more americans than traffic accidents it's an issue that may not show, up in political polls but it is unavoidable on the campaign trail. as presidential. candidates visit the, early caucus in primary states of iowa and new hampshire they're hearing about heroin and meth npr's tamara keith has; ... | Drug overdoses now kill more Americans than traffic accidents It's an issue that may. not show up in political polls but it is unavoidable on the. campaign trail As presidential candidates visit the early caucus in, primary states of Iowa and New Hampshire they're hearing about heroin and meth NPR's Tamara Keith has ou... | drug overdoses now kill more americans than traffic accidents. it's an issue that may not show up in political polls, but it is unavoidable on the campaign trail. as presidential candidates visit the early caucus in primary states of iowa and new hampshire, they're hearing about heroin and meth. npr's tamara keith has ... |
There's a growing acceptance that this isn't just a problem for other people. | there's a growing acceptance that this isn't just, a problem for other | There's a growing acceptance that this isn't just, a problem for other | there's a growing acceptance that this isn't just a problem for other people. |
You're going to be Mr. Pink. | you're going to be mr | You're going to be. Mr | you're going to be mr. pink. |
On a recent morning at the Farnum Center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in Manchester, N.H., about a dozen women sit around doing arts and crafts. They string plastic beads into bracelets, paint flowers and laugh a lot. Christine Weber is the director of substance abuse services here. | on a recent morning at the farnum center a; drug and alcohol treatment center in manchester n.h., about a dozen women sit around doing arts and crafts they string plastic beads into bracelets paint, flowers and laugh a lot christine weber is the director, of substance abuse services | On a recent morning at the Farnum Center a drug and alcohol treatment center. in Manchester N.H., about. a dozen women sit around doing arts and crafts They string plastic, beads, into bracelets paint flowers and. laugh a lot Christine Weber is the director. of substance abuse services | on a recent morning at the farnum center, a drug and alcohol treatment center in manchester, n.h., about a dozen women sit around doing arts and crafts. they string plastic beads into bracelets, paint flowers and laugh a lot. christine weber is the director of substance abuse services here. |
We admit clients from all over the state at all different levels of education, professional status, socioeconomic status, and that's a change for the community. | we admit. clients from all over. the state at all different levels of education professional, status, socioeconomic status, and that's a change for the, | We admit clients from all over the; state at all different levels of education professional status socioeconomic status and that's a change, for the | we admit clients from all over the state at all different levels of education, professional status, socioeconomic status, and that's a change for the community. |
New Hampshire is in the throes of a crisis. Last year, more than 300 people in the small state died of drug overdoses, mostly opioids like Oxycontin and heroin. | new hampshire is in the throes of a crisis last year. more than 300 people; in the small, state died of drug overdoses mostly opioids like oxycontin and | New Hampshire is, in the throes of a crisis Last year more than 300 people, in the small state died of drug overdoses mostly opioids like Oxycontin and | new hampshire is in the throes of a crisis. last year, more than 300 people in the small state died of drug overdoses, mostly opioids like oxycontin and heroin. |
There is no simple fix. We are not going to arrest our way out of this. | there is no simple fix we are, not going to arrest our way out of | There is no simple fix We are not going to arrest our way out of | there is no simple fix. we are not going to arrest our way out of this. |
Ted Gatsas is mayor of Manchester, N.H. He says a dose of heroin is now cheaper than a six pack of good beer. Gatsas is a prominent Republican in the state and bends the ear of every presidential candidate he meets, which, it turns out, is a lot of them - seven so far this cycle. | ted gatsas is mayor of manchester n.h he says a dose, of heroin is, now cheaper than a six pack of good beer, gatsas is a prominent republican in the state and bends, the ear of every presidential candidate he meets which it, turns out is a lot of them - seven so far this | Ted Gatsas is mayor of Manchester N.H He says a dose of heroin is now cheaper than a. six pack of, good beer Gatsas. is a prominent Republican in the state and bends the ear of. every presidential candidate he meets which it turns, out is a lot of them - seven so far this | ted gatsas is mayor of manchester, n.h. he says a dose of heroin is now cheaper than a six pack of good beer. gatsas is a prominent republican in the state and bends the ear of every presidential candidate he meets, which, it turns out, is a lot of them - seven so far this cycle. |
I've talked them all. I've told them all the same thing. What I believe is the biggest problem not only facing this city but the state of New Hampshire and this country is the heroine epidemic. | i've talked them all i've told them all the same thing what i believe is the biggest problem not only facing, this, city but the state of. new hampshire and this country is the heroine | I've talked them all I've. told them all the same thing What I believe is the biggest problem not only facing this city but the state of New Hampshire and this country is the heroine | i've talked them all. i've told them all the same thing. what i believe is the biggest problem not only facing this city but the state of new hampshire and this country is the heroine epidemic. |
Drug policy is deeply personal for those who are affected by addiction, and the people who want to be president are talking about, whether it be Kentucky senator Rand Paul's work on mandatory minimum sentencing laws or New Jersey governor, Chris Christie's, recent visit to the Farnum Center. | drug. policy, is deeply personal for those who, are affected by addiction and the people who want to be president are talking about whether it be kentucky, senator rand paul's work on, mandatory minimum sentencing laws or new jersey governor chris christie's recent visit to the farnum | Drug policy. is deeply, personal for; those who are affected by addiction and. the people, who want to. be president are, talking about. whether it be Kentucky senator Rand Paul's work on mandatory minimum sentencing laws, or New Jersey governor Chris Christie's recent visit to the. Farnum | drug policy is deeply personal for those who are affected by addiction, and the people who want to be president are talking about, whether it be kentucky senator rand paul's work on mandatory minimum sentencing laws or new jersey governor, chris christie's, recent visit to the farnum center. |
I appreciate you all letting us come by and visit today. | i appreciate you all letting us come by and visit | I appreciate. you all letting us come by and visit | i appreciate you all letting us come by and visit today. |
Christie told a story about a law school friend who had it all until he injured his back and got addicted to prescription painkillers. | christie told a story about a law school friend who had it all until he injured his back and got addicted to. prescription | Christie told a story about a law school friend who had it all until he injured his back and got addicted to prescription | christie told a story about a law school friend who had it all until he injured his back and got addicted to prescription painkillers. |
One Sunday morning, we got a phone call. They found him in a hotel room with an empty bottle of Percocet and a quart of vodka. And he was gone. | one sunday morning we got a phone call they found him in. a hotel room with an empty bottle of percocet and a quart of vodka and he was | One, Sunday morning we got a phone call They found him in a hotel room with an empty bottle. of Percocet and. a quart. of vodka And he was | one sunday morning, we got a phone call. they found him in a hotel room with an empty bottle of percocet and a quart of vodka. and he was gone. |
The war on drugs, Christie said, hasn't worked. And he argues resources should be put into treatment and recovery rather than incarceration. It's a position that not long ago would've been risky for a politician. But now it is increasingly mainstream. At an event at a children's furniture factory in Keene, N.H., that w... | the war on drugs christie said hasn't worked and he argues resources should be put, into treatment. and recovery, rather than incarceration; it's a position that not long ago would've, been risky for. a politician but now it, is increasingly. mainstream at an event at a children's furniture factory in keene n.h., that ... | The war on drugs Christie, said hasn't worked And he argues resources should, be put into treatment and recovery rather than incarceration It's a. position that not long ago would've been risky for a. politician; But now it is increasingly mainstream At an event at a children's furniture factory in Keene N.H., that was... | the war on drugs, christie said, hasn't worked. and he argues resources should be put into treatment and recovery rather than incarceration. it's a position that not long ago would've been risky for a politician. but now it is increasingly mainstream. at an event at a children's furniture factory in keene, n.h., that w... |
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My grandson's mother can't be so responsible. So we've picked it up and took over, but we also need to see more substance abuse help. | my grandson's mother, can't be so responsible so we've picked it up and took over. but; we, also need to see more substance abuse | My grandson's. mother can't be so responsible So we've picked it up and took over but we also need to. see. more substance abuse | my grandson's mother can't be so responsible. so we've picked it up and took over, but we also need to see more substance abuse help. |
Clinton had only been campaigning for a week, and that wasn't the first time someone had brought the issue up. She described it as a hidden epidemic. | clinton had only been campaigning for a week and that wasn't the first; time someone had brought the issue up she described it as a hidden | Clinton had only been campaigning for a week and that wasn't the first time someone had brought the issue up She described it as a hidden | clinton had only been campaigning for a week, and that wasn't the first time someone had brought the issue up. she described it as a hidden epidemic. |
This week, Gina Waits got the answer to her prayer. After two and a half months without a home, the family spent its first night in their own trailer. But as the shelter in D'Iberville, Mississippi prepares to close, many others have been moved to a nearby tent city. | this week gina waits got the answer to her prayer after two. and a half months without a home the family spent its first night in. their own trailer but as the shelter in d'iberville mississippi prepares to close many others. have been moved to. a, nearby tent, | This week Gina Waits got the answer to, her prayer After two and. a half months without a home the family spent its first night in their own trailer But as the shelter in D'Iberville Mississippi prepares to close many others have been moved to a nearby tent | this week, gina waits got the answer to her prayer. after two and a half months without a home, the family spent its first night in their own trailer. but as the shelter in d'iberville, mississippi prepares to close, many others have been moved to a nearby tent city. |
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You can see photos of the tent city, crowded rooms, scattered belongings, at npr.org. | you can see photos of the tent city crowded rooms scattered belongings at. | You can see photos of the tent city crowded rooms scattered belongings at | you can see photos of the tent city, crowded rooms, scattered belongings, at npr.org. |
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The Republican nominee in waiting, John McCain, faced two problems today. First, the New York Times ran a story alleging that he had become too close to a corporate lobbyist and done favors for her clients a few years ago. | the republican nominee in waiting john mccain faced two. problems today first the new york times ran a story alleging that he had become too close to a corporate lobbyist and done. favors for her clients a few years | The Republican, nominee in waiting John McCain faced two problems today First, the New York Times ran a story, alleging that he had become too close to a corporate lobbyist and done favors for her clients a few. years | the republican nominee in waiting, john mccain, faced two problems today. first, the new york times ran a story alleging that he had become too close to a corporate lobbyist and done favors for her clients a few years ago. |
And if that wasn't enough, the chairman of the Federal Election Commission raised potentially serious questions about the future funding of the McCain campaign. | and, if that wasn't enough the chairman. of the federal election commission raised potentially serious questions about the future funding of the mccain | And if that wasn't enough the, chairman of the Federal Election Commission raised potentially serious questions. about the future funding of the McCain | and if that wasn't enough, the chairman of the federal election commission raised potentially serious questions about the future funding of the mccain campaign. |
NPR's Peter Overby has more on that. | npr's peter overby has more on | NPR's Peter. Overby has more on. | npr's peter overby has more on that. |
In the presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2008, John McCain, more than any other Republican contender, has hung his hat on his reputation for straight talk and integrity. So when the story broke about the lobbyist, he immediately called a press conference. He said the lobbyist was a friend - no more than that - and he ... | in the, presidential campaigns. of 2000 and, 2008, john mccain more than any other. republican contender has hung his hat on his reputation for straight talk and integrity so when the story broke about the lobbyist he immediately called a press conference he said the lobbyist was a friend - no more than that - and he h... | In the. presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2008, John McCain more, than any other, Republican contender has hung; his hat on his reputation for straight talk and integrity. So when the story broke about. the lobbyist he immediately called a press, conference He said the lobbyist was a, friend - no more than that - and ... | in the presidential campaigns of 2000 and 2008, john mccain, more than any other republican contender, has hung his hat on his reputation for straight talk and integrity. so when the story broke about the lobbyist, he immediately called a press conference. he said the lobbyist was a friend - no more than that - and he ... |
But even as McCain was tending to that fire, another one broke out. The chairman of the Federal Election Commission, David Mason, sent a letter, questioning whether McCain has crossed the line in campaign finance law. | but even as mccain was tending, to that fire, another one. broke out the chairman of the federal election commission david, mason sent a, letter questioning whether mccain has crossed the line in campaign finance | But even as McCain. was tending to that fire another one broke out The chairman of the Federal. Election Commission David Mason sent a letter questioning whether McCain has crossed the line in campaign finance; | but even as mccain was tending to that fire, another one broke out. the chairman of the federal election commission, david mason, sent a letter, questioning whether mccain has crossed the line in campaign finance law. |
It has to do with his in-again, out-again approach to public financing. McCain was asked about it today. | it has to do with his in-again out-again approach to public financing mccain was asked about, it | It has to do with his in-again out-again approach to public financing McCain was, asked, about. it | it has to do with his in-again, out-again approach to public financing. mccain was asked about it today. |
We think it's perfectly legal. We have - one of our advisers is a former chairman of the Federal Elections Commission, and we are confident that it is an appropriate thing to do. | we think it's, perfectly legal, we have - one of our advisers is a former chairman of the federal elections commission, and we are confident that; it is an appropriate thing, to | We think it's perfectly legal We have, - one, of our advisers is a former chairman of the Federal, Elections Commission and we are. confident that it is an appropriate thing to, | we think it's perfectly legal. we have - one of our advisers is a former chairman of the federal elections commission, and we are confident that it is an appropriate thing to do. |
Here is what happened. Last year, McCain applied for public matching funds. The FEC approved McCain for federal fund, but instead of taking them, he got a line of credit from a bank. He's drawn on it for $4 million since then. | here is what, happened. last year, mccain applied for. public matching funds the fec approved mccain for federal, fund but instead of taking. them he got a line of credit from a bank he's drawn on it for $4 million since | Here is what happened Last. year McCain applied for public matching funds The FEC approved McCain for federal fund but instead of taking them he got a line; of credit from a bank He's drawn on it for; $4 million since | here is what happened. last year, mccain applied for public matching funds. the fec approved mccain for federal fund, but instead of taking them, he got a line of credit from a bank. he's drawn on it for $4 million since then. |
He told the FEC he didn't want public financing anymore. But Mason's letters says the commission, not McCain, decides if he has taken any action that commits him to the system, for instance, using the prospect of federal financing to negotiate the loan. | he told. the fec he didn't want public financing anymore but mason's letters says. the commission not mccain, decides, if, he has taken, any action that commits him to the system for instance using the prospect of federal, financing. to negotiate the, | He told the FEC he didn't want public financing anymore But Mason's letters says. the commission not McCain decides if he has taken any action that commits him to, the system for instance using the; prospect of federal financing, to negotiate the | he told the fec he didn't want public financing anymore. but mason's letters says the commission, not mccain, decides if he has taken any action that commits him to the system, for instance, using the prospect of federal financing to negotiate the loan. |
McCain's lawyer, former FEC chairman Trevor Potter said earlier this week that McCain didn't do that, and he explains the situation this way. | mccain's lawyer. former fec, chairman trevor potter said earlier this week that mccain didn't do that and he explains the situation this | McCain's lawyer former FEC chairman Trevor Potter said. earlier this week that, McCain didn't do that. and he explains the situation this | mccain's lawyer, former fec chairman trevor potter said earlier this week that mccain didn't do that, and he explains the situation this way. |
The campaign was very careful not to use the federal matching certifications that it had for collateral because that would raise the question of whether you had used the federal funds, which you shouldn't if you're going to then withdraw from the system. | the campaign. was very careful not. to use the federal matching certifications that it had for collateral because that would raise the question of whether you had used the federal funds which you shouldn't if you're going to then withdraw from the | The campaign was very, careful not to use the federal matching certifications that it had for; collateral because that would raise the question of whether. you had used the federal funds which, you shouldn't if you're going to then withdraw from the | the campaign was very careful not to use the federal matching certifications that it had for collateral because that would raise the question of whether you had used the federal funds, which you shouldn't if you're going to then withdraw from the system. |
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