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The root causes - although is it possible that President Trump's negotiating style, while unorthodox, may yield some results here - if it yields some increased effort on the part of Mexico to staunch what the Trump administration says is a crisis, is an emergency? | the root causes - although is, it possible that, president trump's negotiating style while unorthodox may yield some results here - if it yields some increased. effort on the part of, mexico to staunch what the. trump administration says is a crisis is an | The root, causes - although is it possible that President Trump's negotiating style while, unorthodox may; yield some results here - if it yields some, increased effort on the part of Mexico. to staunch what the Trump administration says. is a crisis is. an | the root causes - although is it possible that president trump's negotiating style, while unorthodox, may yield some results here - if it yields some increased effort on the part of mexico to staunch what the trump administration says is a crisis, is an emergency? |
Well, you know, that is to be hoped. And I would dearly love for this to produce some kind of quick short-term solution before we have to actually pull the trigger on the tariffs. But let's say, for example, that the tariffs go into effect, and you have 5%. Everybody sort of grumbles and grouses. But by the time you ge... | well you, know that is to be. hoped and i would; dearly. love, for this to produce some kind of quick short-term solution before we have, to actually pull the trigger on the tariffs but let's say for example that the tariffs go into effect and you have 5%. everybody sort of grumbles and, grouses but by the time you get... | Well you know that is to be hoped And I would dearly love for this to produce some kind of quick short-term solution before we have to, actually pull the trigger on the tariffs. But let's say for example that the. tariffs go into effect and you have 5%. Everybody sort of grumbles, and grouses But by the time you get up... | well, you know, that is to be hoped. and i would dearly love for this to produce some kind of quick short-term solution before we have to actually pull the trigger on the tariffs. but let's say, for example, that the tariffs go into effect, and you have 5%. everybody sort of grumbles and grouses. but by the time you ge... |
Including Republicans in the president's party who've come out... | including republicans in the president's party who've come, | Including Republicans in the president's party who've come | including republicans in the president's party who've come out... |
Both Republican senators of Texas, right. | both republican senators of texas | Both Republican senators of Texas | both republican senators of texas, right. |
I mean, let me ask you just because you have the long view on Washington. | i mean let me ask you just because you have the. long view on | I mean let me. ask you just because you have the long view on | i mean, let me ask you just because you have the long view on washington. |
Yeah. | yeah. | ||
You've served how many presidents over your career? | you've served how many presidents over your | You've served how many presidents over your | you've served how many presidents over your career? |
Well, I mean, I joined the Foreign Service at the very end of the Dwight D. Eisenhower administration. I was a junior officer in the Foreign Service. | well i mean i joined the foreign service at the, very end of, the dwight d eisenhower administration i was a junior officer in the foreign, | Well I mean I joined. the Foreign Service at. the very end of. the Dwight D Eisenhower administration I was a junior officer in the Foreign. | well, i mean, i joined the foreign service at the very end of the dwight d. eisenhower administration. i was a junior officer in the foreign service. |
So you have the long view, as I said. Do you see a strategy underpinning the president's tactics here? | so you have the; long view as i said do you see a strategy underpinning the president's tactics | So you have the. long view as I said Do you see a strategy underpinning the president's tactics, | so you have the long view, as i said. do you see a strategy underpinning the president's tactics here? |
Well, if you say reduce the merchandise trade deficit, I would say that is what he says - states is the strategy. But a lot of people will tell you, including such respected statesmen and economists as George P. Shultz, that it's really a question of arithmetic, and if you consume more than you produce, you're going to... | well if you say reduce the merchandise trade deficit i would say that is what he says, - states is the strategy but a lot of people will tell you including such respected statesmen and economists as george p shultz; that it's really a question of arithmetic and if you consume more than you produce you're going to have ... | Well if you say reduce the merchandise trade deficit I would, say that is, what he; says - states. is the strategy But a lot of people will tell you including such respected statesmen and economists as George P, Shultz that it's really a question of arithmetic and if you consume more than you produce you're going to ha... | well, if you say reduce the merchandise trade deficit, i would say that is what he says - states is the strategy. but a lot of people will tell you, including such respected statesmen and economists as george p. shultz, that it's really a question of arithmetic, and if you consume more than you produce, you're going to... |
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It's like squeezing a toothpaste tube. | it's like squeezing a toothpaste | It's like squeezing a toothpaste | it's like squeezing a toothpaste tube. |
Squeezing a toothpaste tube - we will leave us with that analogy. John Negroponte, thank you. He's the former director of national intelligence and also one of the former U.S. ambassadors to Mexico. | squeezing a toothpaste tube - we. will leave us with that analogy john negroponte thank you he's the former director of national intelligence and also one of the former u.s ambassadors to | Squeezing a toothpaste tube - we will leave us with that analogy John Negroponte thank you, He's the former director of national intelligence and also one of the former U.S ambassadors to | squeezing a toothpaste tube - we will leave us with that analogy. john negroponte, thank you. he's the former director of national intelligence and also one of the former u.s. ambassadors to mexico. |
Thanks for coming by. | thanks for coming | Thanks for coming | thanks for coming by. |
Thank you very much. | thank you very | Thank you very | thank you very much. |
This upcoming Monday was President Trump's expiration date for DACA, the program that protects some 700,000 immigrants who were brought illegally to the United States as children. But this week, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to the Obama-era order, and that leaves the law in place for now. But with... | this upcoming monday was president trump's expiration date for daca the program that protects some 700,000 immigrants who were brought illegally to the united states as children but this week the u.s supreme court refused to hear a challenge to the obama-era order and that leaves the law in place for now but without, t... | This upcoming Monday was President Trump's expiration date for DACA the program that protects. some 700,000 immigrants who were brought illegally to the United States as children, But this, week the U.S Supreme Court refused to hear a challenge to the Obama-era order and that leaves the, law. in, place for now But with... | this upcoming monday was president trump's expiration date for daca, the program that protects some 700,000 immigrants who were brought illegally to the united states as children. but this week, the u.s. supreme court refused to hear a challenge to the obama-era order, and that leaves the law in place for now. but with... |
Mr. Jesmer, thanks so much for being with us. | mr jesmer thanks so much for being with | Mr Jesmer thanks so. much for being with | mr. jesmer, thanks so much for being with us. |
Yeah. Thanks for having me on. | yeah thanks for having me, | Yeah Thanks for having me; | yeah. thanks for having me on. |
Has the moment passed for DACA? | has the moment passed for | Has the moment passed for | has the moment passed for daca? |
I don't think so. I think that it's a little bit murky right now, as you said in your opening. I do think it took the pressure off of Congress to do something a little bit. And Congress, you know, whether it's spending bills or anything else or DACA, it generally doesn't do anything unless it absolutely has to. And so ... | i don't think so. i think that it's a little bit murky right. now as you said in your; opening i do think it took the, pressure off of congress to do something a little bit. and congress you know whether it's spending bills. or anything else or, daca it generally doesn't do, anything unless it absolutely has to and; so... | I don't think so I think that it's a little bit. murky right now as you said in your opening I do, think it took the pressure, off of. Congress to do something a little bit And. Congress you know whether it's spending bills or anything else or DACA it generally doesn't do, anything unless it absolutely has to And so, I... | i don't think so. i think that it's a little bit murky right now, as you said in your opening. i do think it took the pressure off of congress to do something a little bit. and congress, you know, whether it's spending bills or anything else or daca, it generally doesn't do anything unless it absolutely has to. and so ... |
What do tech companies and other businesses tell members of Congress? | what do tech companies and other businesses tell members of | What do tech companies and other businesses tell members of | what do tech companies and other businesses tell members of congress? |
You know, there's 700,000 of these people in this program. Almost all of them are employed - not all of them, but well north of 600,000 have jobs. They're working at not just tech companies. They're working at major Fortune 500 companies. They're working at restaurants. They're working at country clubs. They're working... | you know there's 700,000 of these; people in this program almost all of them are. employed - not all of them but well north of 600,000 have jobs they're working at not just tech companies they're working at major fortune 500 companies they're working at restaurants they're working at country clubs they're working at - ... | You know there's 700,000 of, these, people in this program, Almost all of them are, employed - not all of them but well north of 600,000 have jobs They're working at not, just tech companies They're working at major Fortune 500 companies. They're working at restaurants They're working at country clubs They're working a... | you know, there's 700,000 of these people in this program. almost all of them are employed - not all of them, but well north of 600,000 have jobs. they're working at not just tech companies. they're working at major fortune 500 companies. they're working at restaurants. they're working at country clubs. they're working... |
You know, just this week, Mr. Jesmer, as I don't have to tell you, we've seen individual private companies take stands that Congress won't on gun regulations, typically - Dick's Sporting Goods, Walmart, and individual companies and gun sellers we've even had on our program. Is that any kind of tip for the way in which ... | you know just this week mr jesmer as i don't have to tell you we've seen individual private companies take stands that congress won't on gun regulations typically - dick's sporting goods, walmart and individual companies and. gun sellers we've even had on our program is, that any kind of tip for the way in which busine... | You know just this week Mr Jesmer as I don't have to tell you we've seen individual private companies take stands. that Congress won't on gun regulations typically - Dick's; Sporting Goods Walmart and individual companies and gun sellers. we've even, had on; our program Is that any kind of tip. for the way in which bus... | you know, just this week, mr. jesmer, as i don't have to tell you, we've seen individual private companies take stands that congress won't on gun regulations, typically - dick's sporting goods, walmart, and individual companies and gun sellers we've even had on our program. is that any kind of tip for the way in which ... |
Look, I can't speak for what businesses are going to do or not do. But I don't think the companies had the same leeway they would have whether it's guns or anything else - you know, buying and selling things. This is - you know, you have major corporations. They obviously follow employment laws. And if they can't - the... | look i can't speak for what businesses are going to do or not do but i don't think the companies had the; same leeway they would have whether, it's guns or anything else - you know buying and selling things this is - you know you have major corporations they obviously follow employment laws and if they can't - they don... | Look I can't speak for what businesses are going to do or not do But I, don't think the; companies had. the same leeway they would have, whether it's guns or anything else - you know buying and selling, things This is - you know you; have major corporations They obviously follow employment, laws And if they, can't - th... | look, i can't speak for what businesses are going to do or not do. but i don't think the companies had the same leeway they would have whether it's guns or anything else - you know, buying and selling things. this is - you know, you have major corporations. they obviously follow employment laws. and if they can't - the... |
Where's the leverage in this situation? | where's the leverage in this | Where's the leverage in this, | where's the leverage in this situation? |
Maybe 100 or sometimes less. I will carry them to the barbecue place. If someone wanted them, if I didn't have them, I'd just tell them go up to Johnny's. | maybe 100 or sometimes less; i will carry them to the barbecue place if someone wanted them if i didn't have, them i'd just tell them go up to | Maybe 100 or sometimes less I; will carry them to the barbecue place If someone, wanted them if, I didn't have them; I'd just tell them go up to, | maybe 100 or sometimes less. i will carry them to the barbecue place. if someone wanted them, if i didn't have them, i'd just tell them go up to johnny's. |
Yes, Madeleine. The debt-relief story is a good news story for the president and his policies on two fronts. It's about setting a standard for debt relief, excluding corrupt dictators, for example, and it's also about expanding democracy, requiring elections. And today's event at the White House ... | yes madeleine the debt-relief story is a good news story for the president, and his policies on two fronts it's about, setting a standard for debt relief excluding corrupt dictators for example and it's, also about expanding democracy, requiring, elections and today's event at the white house tie... | Yes Madeleine The debt-relief story is a good news story for the. president and his policies on, two fronts It's about setting a standard for debt relief excluding corrupt dictators, for example and it's also about expanding democracy, requiring elections And today's event at. the White House tie... | yes, madeleine. the debt-relief story is a good news story for the president and his policies on two fronts. it's about setting a standard for debt relief, excluding corrupt dictators, for example, and it's also about expanding democracy, requiring elections. and today's event at the white house ... |
But the president didn't take any questions at the event this morning. Any reason for that? | but the president didn't, take any questions at the event this morning any. reason for | But the president didn't take any questions at the event this morning Any reason for | but the president didn't take any questions at the event this morning. any reason for that? |
Well, one question he could have expected would've been about the new Gallup Poll that's out today. It's in USA Today, it's on CNN, and it has very discouraging numbers on Americans' attitudes about Iraq. Gallup found nearly six people in 10 think the US should begin withdrawing some or all of its ... | well one question. he could have expected would've been about the new gallup poll that's out today it's in usa, today, it's on cnn and. it has very discouraging numbers on, americans' attitudes about iraq gallup found nearly six people in 10 think the, us should begin withdrawing some or all of. it... | Well one question, he. could have expected would've been about the new Gallup Poll that's; out today It's in USA, Today it's on CNN and it has very discouraging numbers on Americans' attitudes about, Iraq Gallup found nearly six people in 10 think. the. US should begin. withdrawing some or all of i... | well, one question he could have expected would've been about the new gallup poll that's out today. it's in usa today, it's on cnn, and it has very discouraging numbers on americans' attitudes about iraq. gallup found nearly six people in 10 think the us should begin withdrawing some or all of its ... |
There are other signs of disaffection about the war, too. Recruiting is down for the Army and the National Guard. And even applications for the prestigious service academies are down. | there are other signs of disaffection, about the war too recruiting is down for the army and the national guard and even applications for the prestigious service academies, are | There are other. signs of. disaffection about, the war too Recruiting is; down for the, Army and the National Guard And even. applications for the prestigious service academies are | there are other signs of disaffection about the war, too. recruiting is down for the army and the national guard. and even applications for the prestigious service academies are down. |
Yeah. And so what's driving this? | yeah and so, what's driving | Yeah And so what's driving | yeah. and so what's driving this? |
Well, at the White House this morning, the president's spokesman said it was partly the 24-hour news cycle, the constant images we're all seeing of violence and mayhem coming from Iraq. There's also been a drumbeat of stories in the last couple of weeks about the decision-making process that led up... | well at the. white house this morning the president's spokesman said it was partly. the 24-hour, news cycle the constant, images we're all seeing of violence and mayhem coming from iraq there's also been a drumbeat of stories in the last couple, of weeks about the decision-making process that led u... | Well at the White House this morning the president's. spokesman said it was partly the 24-hour news cycle the constant images we're all seeing of violence and mayhem coming from Iraq There's. also been a drumbeat of stories in. the last couple of weeks about the decision-making process that led up ... | well, at the white house this morning, the president's spokesman said it was partly the 24-hour news cycle, the constant images we're all seeing of violence and mayhem coming from iraq. there's also been a drumbeat of stories in the last couple of weeks about the decision-making process that led up... |
And we keep hearing about Guantanamo, all these stories coming out about that detention facility. What's going on there? | and we keep, hearing about guantanamo, all these stories coming out, about that detention facility what's. going on | And we, keep hearing about Guantanamo all these stories coming out about that detention facility What's going on | and we keep hearing about guantanamo, all these stories coming out about that detention facility. what's going on there? |
That's another big one. That controversy grows even as the administration tries to lay it to rest. But now we have new revelations almost every week about some form of prisoner abuse such as the extensive story in the new Time magazine that's based on the log of one protracted interrogation. And ... | that's another big one that controversy grows even as the administration tries to lay it to rest but now we have new revelations almost every week about some form of prisoner abuse such as the; extensive story in. the new, time, magazine that's based on the log of one protracted interrogation and... | That's another big one That controversy grows even as the administration tries to lay. it to rest But now we have new revelations almost, every week about some form of, prisoner abuse such as the extensive story in the new Time magazine, that's based on the log of one protracted, interrogation An... | that's another big one. that controversy grows even as the administration tries to lay it to rest. but now we have new revelations almost every week about some form of prisoner abuse such as the extensive story in the new time magazine that's based on the log of one protracted interrogation. and ... |
And so, Ron, are there any signs the administration might relent on this and close down Guantanamo? | and so ron are there any signs the administration might relent on this, and close down | And so Ron are, there any signs the administration might relent on this and close down | and so, ron, are there any signs the administration might relent on this and close down guantanamo? |
Yes. On that front, we have started to hear just a little bit of flexibility in the language. We heard the phrase dealing with the detainee problem, quote, "one way or another" last week coming from the Pentagon and the White House. | yes on that front we have started to. hear just a little bit of flexibility in the language we heard the phrase dealing with the detainee problem quote "one way or another" last week coming from the pentagon and the white | Yes On that front we have started to hear just a little bit of. flexibility in the language We heard the phrase dealing with the detainee problem quote "one way or another" last week coming from the Pentagon and, the White | yes. on that front, we have started to hear just a little bit of flexibility in the language. we heard the phrase dealing with the detainee problem, quote, "one way or another" last week coming from the pentagon and the white house. |
But on the commitment to the overall present policy in Iraq, I don't think we're hearing any flexibility yet. The administration continues to call this a test of will, a test of our patience. The White House line is that we are winning and that we will prevail. Last week, Vice President Dick Chen... | but on the commitment to the overall present. policy in, iraq i don't think. we're hearing any flexibility yet, the administration continues to call this a test of will a test of, our patience the white house line is that we are winning and that we will prevail last week vice president; dick chen... | But on the commitment to the overall present policy in Iraq I don't think we're hearing any flexibility yet The administration continues to call this a test. of will a test of our patience The White House, line; is that we are winning and that we will prevail Last week, Vice. President Dick Chene... | but on the commitment to the overall present policy in iraq, i don't think we're hearing any flexibility yet. the administration continues to call this a test of will, a test of our patience. the white house line is that we are winning and that we will prevail. last week, vice president dick chen... |
Well, what about the long-standing fight over John Bolton's nomination to be UN ambassador? Is that in its last throes? | well. what about the long-standing fight over john bolton's nomination to be un ambassador? is that in its last | Well what, about the, long-standing fight over John Bolton's nomination to be UN ambassador? Is that in its last | well, what about the long-standing fight over john bolton's nomination to be un ambassador? is that in its last throes? |
Hard to say right now. The Democrats in the Senate have blocked a vote on Bolton over documents they still want to see that the White House has denied them. They proposed a compromise last week--they would just submit a list of names that--they wanted to know whether or not those names were in the... | hard to say right now; the democrats in the senate. have blocked a vote, on bolton, over documents they still want to see that the white house has denied them they proposed a compromise last week--they would just submit a list of names that--they wanted to know whether. or not those names. were in... | Hard to. say right now The Democrats in, the Senate have blocked a vote on Bolton over documents they still want to see that the White House has denied them They proposed. a compromise last week--they would just submit a; list of names that--they wanted to know whether or not those names were in t... | hard to say right now. the democrats in the senate have blocked a vote on bolton over documents they still want to see that the white house has denied them. they proposed a compromise last week--they would just submit a list of names that--they wanted to know whether or not those names were in the... |
And what else is going on in Washington? | and what else is going on in | And what else is going on in | and what else is going on in washington? |
Well, at Congress this week, in the House they'll be taking up spending bills. And that includes one later this week that includes the funding cut that was passed by a subcommittee last week affecting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. Those are the folks who provide funding for PBS and for ... | well at congress this week in the house they'll be taking up spending bills and that includes one later this week that includes the funding cut that was passed by a subcommittee last; week affecting. the corporation for public broadcasting those are the folks. who provide funding for pbs and for p... | Well at Congress this week in the House they'll be; taking, up spending bills And that includes; one later this. week that includes the. funding cut that was passed by a subcommittee last week affecting the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Those are the folks who, provide funding for PBS. and f... | well, at congress this week, in the house they'll be taking up spending bills. and that includes one later this week that includes the funding cut that was passed by a subcommittee last week affecting the corporation for public broadcasting. those are the folks who provide funding for pbs and for ... |
And over on the Senate side, they will be taking up their version of the energy package. This is a very large bill--it's over a thousand pages. It'll be on the floor for a couple weeks at least. And then there'll be a lengthy negotiation between the Senate and the House to come up with a compromis... | and over on the senate side they will be taking up. their version of the energy package this is a very large bill--it's over a thousand pages it'll be on the floor for a couple. weeks at least and then there'll be a lengthy negotiation between, the senate and the house. to come up with a compromis... | And over on the Senate side they will be taking up their version of, the energy, package This is a very; large bill--it's over a thousand, pages It'll be on the floor for a couple weeks at least, And then there'll be a lengthy negotiation between the Senate and the House to come up with. a comprom... | and over on the senate side, they will be taking up their version of the energy package. this is a very large bill--it's over a thousand pages. it'll be on the floor for a couple weeks at least. and then there'll be a lengthy negotiation between the senate and the house to come up with a compromis... |
Well, what about dealing with gas prices? Would this bill make a difference? | well what; about dealing with gas prices? would this bill make a | Well what about dealing with gas prices? Would this bill. make a | well, what about dealing with gas prices? would this bill make a difference? |
Probably not anytime soon. And it's debatable how much really can be accomplished giving the rising demand for oil both in the United States and all over the world. The bill might slow down the rate of growth in demand, but its main focus is on producing more energy in the United States, especiall... | probably not anytime soon. and it's debatable how much really can be accomplished giving the rising demand for oil both in the united states and all over the world the bill might slow down the rate of growth in demand but its main focus is on producing more energy in the united states. especially ... | Probably not anytime soon. And it's debatable how much really, can be accomplished giving the rising. demand for oil both in the United States and all over the, world The bill might slow down the rate of; growth in demand but its main focus is on producing more energy in the United States especial... | probably not anytime soon. and it's debatable how much really can be accomplished giving the rising demand for oil both in the united states and all over the world. the bill might slow down the rate of growth in demand, but its main focus is on producing more energy in the united states, especiall... |
Ah, that's right. NPR's senior Washington editor, Ron Elving. Thank you very much. | ah that's, right. npr's senior washington editor ron. elving thank you very | Ah that's right NPR's senior Washington editor Ron Elving, Thank you very | ah, that's right. npr's senior washington editor, ron elving. thank you very much. |
Thank you, Madeleine. | thank you | Thank you, | thank you, madeleine. |
And Ron Elving writes the weekly Watching Washington column on NPR's Web site, npr.org. This week, his topic is the politics of energy. | and ron elving writes the weekly watching washington column on npr's web site npr.org this week his topic is the politics of | And, Ron Elving, writes the weekly Watching Washington column on NPR's Web site npr.org This week his topic is, the politics of | and ron elving writes the weekly watching washington column on npr's web site, npr.org. this week, his topic is the politics of energy. |
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It's been just three days since the Republican health care plan failed because it didn't have enough support within its own party. The failure was a huge blow to President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan. The question now is, what's next? NPR's Alison Kodjak reports the answer depends on whether Republicans want to f... | it's been just three days since the republican health. care plan failed. because it didn't have enough support within its own party the failure was a huge. blow to president trump; and house, speaker paul ryan, the question now is what's next? npr's alison kodjak reports the. answer depends on. whether republicans want... | It's been just three days since the Republican health care plan failed because it didn't have enough support within its own party The failure was a huge blow to President Trump and House Speaker Paul Ryan The question now is what's, next? NPR's Alison Kodjak reports the answer, depends on whether Republicans want to, f... | it's been just three days since the republican health care plan failed because it didn't have enough support within its own party. the failure was a huge blow to president trump and house speaker paul ryan. the question now is, what's next? npr's alison kodjak reports the answer depends on whether republicans want to f... |
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: Mark Boardman: Soviet officials are now calling the Chernobyl nuclear plant accident a disaster. | : mark boardman: soviet officials are now calling the chernobyl nuclear plant accident a | : Mark Boardman: Soviet officials are now calling the Chernobyl nuclear plant accident a | : mark boardman: soviet officials are now calling the chernobyl nuclear plant accident a disaster. |
Michael McIvor: Western nuclear experts are saying it is the worst nuclear plant disaster in history. And that there are... | michael mcivor: western, nuclear experts are saying it is the worst nuclear, plant disaster in history and that there | Michael McIvor: Western nuclear experts, are saying it. is the worst nuclear plant disaster in history And that there | michael mcivor: western nuclear experts are saying it is the worst nuclear plant disaster in history. and that there are... |
: We're going to hear now the memories of some of those who survived Chernobyl. Those living with illness and fear. Those sent in to clean up the mess and monitor the damage. Their stories were collected for the 10th Chernobyl anniversary in the book Voices From Chernobyl, The Oral History of the Nuclear Disaster by Sv... | : we're going to hear; now the memories of some of those. who, survived chernobyl those living with illness, and fear those sent in to, clean up the mess and monitor the damage their stories, were collected for the 10th chernobyl, anniversary in the book voices from chernobyl the oral history of the nuclear disaster by... | : We're going to hear now the memories of some of those who survived Chernobyl Those living; with illness and fear Those sent in to clean up the mess. and monitor. the damage, Their stories were collected for the 10th Chernobyl, anniversary. in, the book Voices, From Chernobyl The Oral History of the Nuclear Disaster b... | : we're going to hear now the memories of some of those who survived chernobyl. those living with illness and fear. those sent in to clean up the mess and monitor the damage. their stories were collected for the 10th chernobyl anniversary in the book voices from chernobyl, the oral history of the nuclear disaster by sv... |
People came from all around in their cars and their bikes to have a look. We didn't know that death could be so beautiful. | people came from. all around in their cars and their bikes to have a look we didn't know that, death could be so | People came from all. around in their cars and their, bikes to have a look We didn't know that death could be so | people came from all around in their cars and their bikes to have a look. we didn't know that death could be so beautiful. |
: Later the evacuation zone was expanded. In all more than 100,000 people were uprooted in Ukraine and neighboring Belarus. Nadjiev DeBorakova(ph) lived in the village of Kweniki(ph) in Belarus, which had some of the highest levels of contamination. Here's a reading of her memories of that time. | : later. the, evacuation zone. was expanded in all more than 100,000 people were uprooted in ukraine and neighboring belarus nadjiev deborakova(ph) lived in the, village of kweniki(ph) in belarus which had some of, the highest levels of contamination here's a reading. of her memories of. that | : Later the evacuation zone was expanded In all more than 100,000 people were uprooted, in Ukraine. and neighboring Belarus Nadjiev DeBorakova(ph) lived in the village of. Kweniki(ph) in Belarus which had some of the, highest levels of contamination Here's a reading of her memories of that | : later the evacuation zone was expanded. in all more than 100,000 people were uprooted in ukraine and neighboring belarus. nadjiev deborakova(ph) lived in the village of kweniki(ph) in belarus, which had some of the highest levels of contamination. here's a reading of her memories of that time. |
I had crazy thoughts. Where should we go? Maybe we should kill ourselves so as not to suffer. This was just in the first days. Everyone started imagining horrible diseases, unimaginable diseases. And I'm a doctor. I can only guess at what other people were thinking. Now I look at my kids, wherever they go they'll feel ... | i had crazy thoughts where should we go? maybe we should kill ourselves. so as not to suffer this was just in the first days everyone started imagining horrible diseases unimaginable diseases and i'm a doctor i can only guess at what other people were thinking now i look at my kids wherever they go they'll feel like st... | I had crazy thoughts Where should. we go? Maybe, we should kill ourselves so as not to suffer This was just in. the. first days Everyone started imagining horrible diseases unimaginable diseases And I'm a doctor, I can only guess at what other people were thinking Now I look; at my kids. wherever they, go they'll feel ... | i had crazy thoughts. where should we go? maybe we should kill ourselves so as not to suffer. this was just in the first days. everyone started imagining horrible diseases, unimaginable diseases. and i'm a doctor. i can only guess at what other people were thinking. now i look at my kids, wherever they go they'll feel ... |
: While the evacuation was going on, firefighters were furiously trying to put out the fires. They burned for 10 days. More than 30 people died from the direct effect of the fire and acute radiation poisoning. Terrible deaths. The widow of a fireman who was killed told her story. Her name is Ludmila Ignachenko(ph). | : while the evacuation was going on firefighters were furiously trying to put out the fires they, burned for 10 days more than 30 people died from the direct effect of the fire and acute radiation, poisoning terrible deaths the widow of a fireman. who, was killed told her story her name is ludmila | : While the evacuation was going on firefighters were furiously trying to put out the fires They burned for 10 days More than 30 people died from the direct effect of the fire and acute radiation poisoning Terrible deaths The widow of a fireman who was killed told, her story Her name is Ludmila | : while the evacuation was going on, firefighters were furiously trying to put out the fires. they burned for 10 days. more than 30 people died from the direct effect of the fire and acute radiation poisoning. terrible deaths. the widow of a fireman who was killed told her story. her name is ludmila ignachenko(ph). |
At the morgue they said, want to see what we'll dress him in? I do. They dressed him up in formal wear with a service cap. They couldn't get shoes on him because his feet had swelled up. They had to cut up the formal wear, too, because they couldn't get it on him, there wasn't a whole body to put it on. It was all woun... | at the morgue; they said want to see what. we'll dress him in? i. do they dressed him up in formal wear with a service cap they couldn't get. shoes on him because his feet had swelled up they had to cut up the formal wear too because they couldn't get it on him there, wasn't. a whole body to put it on it was all wounds... | At the morgue they said want to see what we'll dress him in? I. do They dressed him up in formal, wear with a. service cap They couldn't get shoes, on him because his feet had swelled up, They had to cut up the formal wear too because they couldn't get it on him there wasn't a whole body, to put it on It was all wounds... | at the morgue they said, want to see what we'll dress him in? i do. they dressed him up in formal wear with a service cap. they couldn't get shoes on him because his feet had swelled up. they had to cut up the formal wear, too, because they couldn't get it on him, there wasn't a whole body to put it on. it was all woun... |
: On the roof they gathered fuel and graphite from the reactor, shards of concrete and metal. It took about 20 to 30 seconds to fill a wheelbarrow, and then another 30 seconds to throw the garbage off the roof. So you can picture it. A lead vest, masks, the wheelbarrows, and insane speed. | : on the. roof they gathered fuel and, graphite, from the reactor shards of concrete and metal it took about 20 to. 30 seconds to fill a. wheelbarrow. and then another 30 seconds to throw the garbage. off the roof so you can picture it a lead vest masks, the wheelbarrows. and insane, | : On the roof they gathered fuel and, graphite from the reactor shards of concrete and metal It took about 20 to 30 seconds to fill a wheelbarrow and then another 30 seconds to throw the garbage off the roof So you. can picture it A lead vest masks the. wheelbarrows and insane | : on the roof they gathered fuel and graphite from the reactor, shards of concrete and metal. it took about 20 to 30 seconds to fill a wheelbarrow, and then another 30 seconds to throw the garbage off the roof. so you can picture it. a lead vest, masks, the wheelbarrows, and insane speed. |
: Unidentified Woman#3 (as Nadjiev DeBorakova): We're afraid of everything. We're afraid for our children and for our grandchildren who don't exist yet. They don't exist, and we're already afraid. People smile less, they sing less at holidays. The landscape changes, because instead of fields the forest rises up again, ... | : unidentified woman#3 (as nadjiev deborakova): we're afraid of everything we're afraid for our children and. for our grandchildren; who don't exist yet. they don't, exist and we're already afraid people, smile less they sing less at holidays the landscape changes because instead, of fields the, forest rises up again b... | : Unidentified Woman#3 (as; Nadjiev DeBorakova): We're afraid of everything We're afraid for our. children and for our grandchildren who don't exist; yet They don't exist and we're already afraid People smile less they sing less; at holidays The landscape changes because, instead of fields the forest rises up again but... | : unidentified woman#3 (as nadjiev deborakova): we're afraid of everything. we're afraid for our children and for our grandchildren who don't exist yet. they don't exist, and we're already afraid. people smile less, they sing less at holidays. the landscape changes, because instead of fields the forest rises up again, ... |
: Those readings taken from the book Voices From Chernobyl by Svetlana Alexievich. | : those readings taken from the book voices from chernobyl by svetlana | : Those readings taken from the book Voices From Chernobyl by Svetlana | : those readings taken from the book voices from chernobyl by svetlana alexievich. |
Reports of US domestic surveillance continue to draw fire today as members of the Senate Intelligence Committee pressed for an inquiry. Overseas, Vice President Dick Cheney fielded questions on the subject from reporters traveling on Air Force Two. NPR White House correspondent David Greene was wit... | reports of us domestic surveillance continue to draw fire today as members of the, senate intelligence committee pressed for, an inquiry overseas vice president dick cheney fielded questions on. the subject from reporters traveling on air force two npr white house correspondent david greene was wit... | Reports of US domestic surveillance, continue to draw; fire, today as. members of the Senate Intelligence Committee pressed for. an inquiry Overseas, Vice President Dick Cheney fielded questions on the subject from reporters. traveling on Air Force Two NPR White, House correspondent David Greene wa... | reports of us domestic surveillance continue to draw fire today as members of the senate intelligence committee pressed for an inquiry. overseas, vice president dick cheney fielded questions on the subject from reporters traveling on air force two. npr white house correspondent david greene was wit... |
He said that four years after the September 11th attacks, he and the president are doing everything they possibly can to keep the nation safe. He said that the NSA wiretap program is limited. And he looked to his critics and suggested that those who are questioning that program as well as the succe... | he said that four years after the september 11th attacks he. and the president are doing everything they possibly can to keep the nation. safe he said that the nsa wiretap program is limited and he looked to his critics and suggested. that those who, are questioning that program as well, as the. su... | He said that four years; after the September 11th attacks he and the president are doing. everything they possibly can to. keep the nation safe He said that the NSA wiretap, program is limited And he looked to his critics and. suggested that those who are questioning that program as well as the suc... | he said that four years after the september 11th attacks, he and the president are doing everything they possibly can to keep the nation safe. he said that the nsa wiretap program is limited. and he looked to his critics and suggested that those who are questioning that program as well as the succe... |
The vice president was also specifically asked about his views on presidential authority. What did he have to say? | the vice president was also specifically asked about his. views on presidential authority what did he, have to | The vice president was also specifically asked about his views on; presidential authority What did. he have to | the vice president was also specifically asked about his views on presidential authority. what did he have to say? |
You know, Dick Cheney served in the Ford White House at a post-Watergate time, when executive power and presidential legitimacy was really at a low point. And a reporter traveling asked him about that, and he really reflected for a bit. And he believed that especially in the area of national secur... | you know; dick cheney served. in the ford white house at a post-watergate time, when executive power and presidential legitimacy was really at a low point and; a reporter traveling asked him about that and he really reflected for, a bit and he, believed that especially in the area of national secu... | You know Dick Cheney served in the Ford White House at a post-Watergate. time when executive power and presidential legitimacy was really at a low point And a reporter traveling asked him about that and he; really reflected for a bit. And he believed that especially in the area of national securit... | you know, dick cheney served in the ford white house at a post-watergate time, when executive power and presidential legitimacy was really at a low point. and a reporter traveling asked him about that, and he really reflected for a bit. and he believed that especially in the area of national secur... |
And tell us about his day today. | and tell us about, his day | And tell us about his day | and tell us about his day today. |
He was in Pakistan for the day. He went to Islamabad first, where he met with Pakistani President Pervaiz Musharraf. They exchanged brief remarks in front of reporters, talked about the earthquake that really pounded Pakistan back in October, and Musharraf said that he never could have done the re... | he was in pakistan for the day he went to islamabad first. where he met with pakistani, president pervaiz musharraf they exchanged brief remarks in front of reporters talked about the earthquake that really pounded pakistan back. in october and musharraf said, that he never could have done the rel... | He was in Pakistan for. the day; He went to Islamabad first where he met with Pakistani President; Pervaiz Musharraf They. exchanged brief remarks in front of reporters talked about the earthquake that really pounded Pakistan back in October and Musharraf said that he never could have done the rel... | he was in pakistan for the day. he went to islamabad first, where he met with pakistani president pervaiz musharraf. they exchanged brief remarks in front of reporters, talked about the earthquake that really pounded pakistan back in october, and musharraf said that he never could have done the re... |
And what was interesting is we were told by officials there, military officials, that at this point only about 30 percent of the injuries coming in are actually from the earthquake. So it's become, really, a central provider of health care for a region that really needed it. The question's going t... | and what was, interesting is we were told by officials there military officials that at this point only about 30 percent of the injuries coming in are actually from the earthquake so it's become. really a central provider of health care for a region that really needed it the question's going to be... | And what was interesting is we were told by officials there military officials that at, this point only. about 30 percent of. the injuries coming in are actually from the earthquake So it's become really a central provider of health care for a. region. that really needed it, The question's, going ... | and what was interesting is we were told by officials there, military officials, that at this point only about 30 percent of the injuries coming in are actually from the earthquake. so it's become, really, a central provider of health care for a region that really needed it. the question's going t... |
David, you sound like you're on the move now. Where are you right at this moment? | david you. sound like you're on the move now where are you right, at this. | David you sound like you're. on the move now, Where are you right at this | david, you sound like you're on the move now. where are you right at this moment? |
Shortly after Republican leaders decided not to bring their health care bill to a vote last week, the president said something he's said many times. | shortly after republican, leaders. decided not to bring their health care bill to, a vote last week the president said something he's said many | Shortly after Republican leaders decided not to bring their health care bill to a vote last week the president said something he's said many | shortly after republican leaders decided not to bring their health care bill to a vote last week, the president said something he's said many times. |
(SOUNDBITE OF PRESS CONFERENCE) | (soundbite of press | (SOUNDBITE, OF PRESS | (soundbite of press conference) |
I've been saying for the last year and a half that the best thing we can do politically speaking is let Obamacare explode. It is exploding right now. | i've been saying for the last year; and. a half that the. best thing. we can, do politically, speaking is. let obamacare, explode. it is exploding right | I've been saying for the last year. and a half that the best thing we. can do, politically speaking is let; Obamacare explode. It is exploding right | i've been saying for the last year and a half that the best thing we can do politically speaking is let obamacare explode. it is exploding right now. |
What the president didn't say stands out. In the past, he's always added that Republicans could allow the Affordable Care Act to fail but then assured the public they wouldn't. That's left health care industry leaders and policy experts wondering what to expect. | what the president didn't say stands out in the past he's always added that republicans. could allow the affordable care act to fail but then assured the public they wouldn't that's left health, care industry leaders and. policy experts wondering what to | What the, president didn't say stands out In. the past he's always added that. Republicans could allow the Affordable Care Act to fail but then assured the public they wouldn't That's left health care. industry leaders, and policy experts wondering what to | what the president didn't say stands out. in the past, he's always added that republicans could allow the affordable care act to fail but then assured the public they wouldn't. that's left health care industry leaders and policy experts wondering what to expect. |
People need to know. The insurers need to know. What are we going to do next year? | people need to know the insurers need to know what are we going to do next | People need to know. The, insurers need to. know What are we, going to do next | people need to know. the insurers need to know. what are we going to do next year? |
That's Mario Molina. He's the CEO of Molina Healthcare, which sells insurance through the Affordable Care Act exchanges. | that's mario molina he's the ceo, of molina healthcare which sells insurance. through the affordable care act | That's Mario Molina He's the CEO, of, Molina Healthcare which sells insurance through the Affordable Care Act | that's mario molina. he's the ceo of molina healthcare, which sells insurance through the affordable care act exchanges. |
I don't think the Affordable Care Act or the marketplace is collapsing, but I do think there are things that need to be done now to stabilize the marketplace for 2018. | i don't think. the affordable care act or the marketplace is collapsing but i do think there. are things that need to be done now, to stabilize the marketplace for | I don't think the Affordable. Care Act or the marketplace is collapsing but I, do think there are things that need to be done now to, stabilize the. marketplace for | i don't think the affordable care act or the marketplace is collapsing, but i do think there are things that need to be done now to stabilize the marketplace for 2018. |
Things like allowing states to relax the ACA's requirements for a minimum benefits package, which could lower the cost of insurance in some states. Trump could also ensure that subsidies to help people cover their co-payments are still available, something Republicans in Congress have been fighting in court for years. ... | things. like allowing. states, to relax, the aca's requirements for a minimum benefits package which could lower the cost of insurance in some states trump could also; ensure that subsidies to help people cover their co-payments are still. available something, republicans in congress have been fighting in court for yea... | Things like allowing, states to relax the ACA's requirements for a minimum benefits package which could lower the cost; of insurance in some states Trump could also, ensure that subsidies to help people cover their co-payments are still available something Republicans in Congress have been fighting in court for, years ... | things like allowing states to relax the aca's requirements for a minimum benefits package, which could lower the cost of insurance in some states. trump could also ensure that subsidies to help people cover their co-payments are still available, something republicans in congress have been fighting in court for years. ... |
Molina says those actions would go a long way to reassuring companies that have to decide in the next few weeks whether to keep selling health plans through the Obamacare exchanges next year and what to charge for them. Finalizing some new rules that the Trump administration has already proposed to stabilize the insura... | molina says those actions would, go a long way to. reassuring. companies that have to decide, in the. next few weeks whether to keep selling health plans through the obamacare exchanges next year and what to charge for them finalizing some new rules that the trump administration has already proposed to stabilize the in... | Molina says those actions would go a long way to reassuring companies, that, have to decide in the; next few, weeks, whether to keep selling health. plans through the Obamacare exchanges next year and what to charge for them Finalizing some. new, rules that the Trump administration has already proposed to, stabilize th... | molina says those actions would go a long way to reassuring companies that have to decide in the next few weeks whether to keep selling health plans through the obamacare exchanges next year and what to charge for them. finalizing some new rules that the trump administration has already proposed to stabilize the insura... |
The market stabilization regulation that they put out was intended to try to stabilize the market. It was trying to make the Affordable Care Act work better now on their way to transition to what they wanted to do differently. | the market stabilization regulation that they put out was intended to try to stabilize the market it was trying to make the affordable care act work better now on their way to transition. to what they wanted to do | The market stabilization regulation that they put out was intended to try to stabilize the market. It was trying to make the Affordable Care Act work better now; on their way to transition to what they wanted to do | the market stabilization regulation that they put out was intended to try to stabilize the market. it was trying to make the affordable care act work better now on their way to transition to what they wanted to do differently. |
But if the president is determined to see that market collapse rather than stabilize, he's going to have to take some other action, Whitlock says. | but if, the president is determined to see that market collapse rather than, stabilize, he's going to have to take some other action whitlock | But if the president is determined to see that market collapse rather than stabilize he's going to have to take some other action Whitlock | but if the president is determined to see that market collapse rather than stabilize, he's going to have to take some other action, whitlock says. |
The president said on Friday that he would wait - sit back and wait for Obamacare to explode. The problem is, it's not clearly on its way to exploding. | the president said on friday that he would wait - sit back and wait for obamacare to explode the problem is it's not clearly on, its. way to, | The president said. on Friday. that he would, wait. - sit back and wait, for Obamacare to explode The problem is it's not clearly on its way to, | the president said on friday that he would wait - sit back and wait for obamacare to explode. the problem is, it's not clearly on its way to exploding. |
Millions of people still have insurance through the exchanges, and as long as enough insurance companies continue to participate, it won't fall into what many call a death spiral where prices go up and people drop coverage. So nudging it over the edge by reducing subsidies, say, would carry a political risk. | millions of people still have, insurance through the exchanges and as long as enough insurance companies continue to participate it won't fall into what many call a death spiral where prices go up and; people drop coverage so nudging it over the edge by reducing subsidies say would, carry a political | Millions of people still have insurance through the exchanges and as long as enough insurance companies continue to participate it won't fall into what. many call, a death spiral where prices go up. and people drop coverage So nudging it over the edge by, reducing subsidies say would carry a political | millions of people still have insurance through the exchanges, and as long as enough insurance companies continue to participate, it won't fall into what many call a death spiral where prices go up and people drop coverage. so nudging it over the edge by reducing subsidies, say, would carry a political risk. |
The challenge is, if you really want it to explode, how do you do it without being caught with your hands on the plunger? | the. challenge is if. you really want it to explode how. do you do it without being caught with your hands, on the | The challenge is. if you, really want it to explode how do you do it without being. caught, with your hands on the | the challenge is, if you really want it to explode, how do you do it without being caught with your hands on the plunger? |
Whitlock says Republicans are in a bind because whatever happens happens on their watch. Even if they do nothing and insurers drop out of more states... | whitlock. says republicans are, in a bind because whatever happens happens on their watch even if they do nothing and insurers drop out of. more | Whitlock says Republicans are; in a bind because whatever happens happens on their, watch, Even if they do nothing and insurers drop out of more; | whitlock says republicans are in a bind because whatever happens happens on their watch. even if they do nothing and insurers drop out of more states... |
It's hard to blame Barack Obama at this point. | it's hard, to blame barack, obama at this | It's hard to, blame Barack Obama at, this | it's hard to blame barack obama at this point. |
So if they want to really fix the health insurance system and take ownership of the results, they're going to have to make big changes, and those require changes in law. But the collapse of the Republican bill last Friday proved that even if the Trump administration can tweak the system through regulations, they can't ... | so if they want to really fix the health insurance, system, and take ownership of, the results they're going to have to make big changes, and those require changes in law but the collapse of the republican bill last friday proved that even if the, trump administration, can tweak the system through regulations they can'... | So if they want to really fix the health insurance system and take ownership of the results they're going to have to make big changes and those require changes in law, But the collapse of the Republican bill last Friday proved that even if the Trump administration can tweak the system through regulations they can't tak... | so if they want to really fix the health insurance system and take ownership of the results, they're going to have to make big changes, and those require changes in law. but the collapse of the republican bill last friday proved that even if the trump administration can tweak the system through regulations, they can't ... |
You now know if you want to do health care, you're going to be talking to democrats, or you're not getting it done. | you now know if. you want to do health care you're going to be talking to. democrats or you're not. getting it | You now know if you want to do health care you're. going to be talking to democrats or you're not. getting it | you now know if you want to do health care, you're going to be talking to democrats, or you're not getting it done. |
Alison Kodjak, NPR News, Washington. | alison kodjak npr news | Alison Kodjak NPR News | alison kodjak, npr news, washington. |
Student loan debt is not just an issue for young people. A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says that in the last decade, the number of older Americans - 60 and up - with student loan debt has quadrupled. And many of those older people who are often on fixed income struggle to make loan payments... | student loan debt. is not just an issue for young people a new report from the consumer; financial protection bureau, says that in the last decade the number of older americans - 60 and up - with student loan debt has quadrupled and many. of those older people who are often on fixed income struggle to make loan payment... | Student loan debt is not just an issue, for, young people A new report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau says that in the last decade the number of older Americans - 60 and up - with student loan debt has quadrupled And many of those older people who are often on, fixed. income struggle to make loan payment... | student loan debt is not just an issue for young people. a new report from the consumer financial protection bureau says that in the last decade, the number of older americans - 60 and up - with student loan debt has quadrupled. and many of those older people who are often on fixed income struggle to make loan payments... |
With us to talk about this report is Seth Frotman, the CFPB student loan ombudsman and head of the CFPB's office for students. Welcome to the program. | with us, to talk. about this report is seth frotman the cfpb student loan ombudsman and head of the cfpb's office for students welcome to the | With us to talk about this report is Seth Frotman the CFPB student loan ombudsman and head of the CFPB's office for students Welcome to the | with us to talk about this report is seth frotman, the cfpb student loan ombudsman and head of the cfpb's office for students. welcome to the program. |
Thank you so much for having me. | thank you so much for having | Thank you so much. for having. | thank you so much for having me. |
So how much do these older Americans owe? And what do we know about where these loans came from? | so how much do these older americans owe? and what do we know about where these loans came | So; how much do these older, Americans owe? And what do we know about where these loans came | so how much do these older americans owe? and what do we know about where these loans came from? |
So we are talking about billions of dollars that older Americans now owe on student loan debt. The bureau estimates that number is around $66, $67 billion in the aggregate. But for individual borrowers, what we've seen is a near doubling, jumping from around $12,000 to nearly $24,000. | so we are talking about billions of dollars that older americans now owe on student loan debt the bureau estimates that number is around $66, $67 billion in the aggregate but for individual borrowers what we've seen is a near doubling jumping from around $12,000 to nearly | So we are talking about billions of dollars that older Americans. now owe on. student loan. debt The. bureau estimates that number is around $66, $67 billion in the aggregate But for individual borrowers, what we've seen is a near, doubling jumping from around $12,000 to nearly | so we are talking about billions of dollars that older americans now owe on student loan debt. the bureau estimates that number is around $66, $67 billion in the aggregate. but for individual borrowers, what we've seen is a near doubling, jumping from around $12,000 to nearly $24,000. |
And while some of this debt stems from them taking out, you know, a student loan for themselves, the overwhelming majority now come in the form of cosigning where a parent or grandparent is actually taking on debt on behalf of their child or grandchild. | and while some of this debt stems from them taking out you know a student loan for themselves the overwhelming majority now come in, the form of cosigning, where a parent or. grandparent is actually taking on debt on behalf of their child or | And while some of this debt stems from them taking out you know a student loan for themselves the overwhelming majority now come in the form of cosigning where a parent or grandparent. is; actually taking on debt on behalf. of their child or | and while some of this debt stems from them taking out, you know, a student loan for themselves, the overwhelming majority now come in the form of cosigning where a parent or grandparent is actually taking on debt on behalf of their child or grandchild. |
For older Americans who are making the payments but struggling to do that, how are they doing it? | for. older americans who are making the payments but struggling to do that how are they, doing | For older Americans who are making the payments but struggling to do that how are they doing; | for older americans who are making the payments but struggling to do that, how are they doing it? |
Sure. I mean I think this is one of the real challenges and one of the things we highlight in our report. You know, the bureau documents how older borrowers are more likely than those with outstanding student debt to skip health care expenses like prescription drugs or doctor visits. Those borrowers with student loan d... | sure i mean i think this, is one of the real challenges, and one of the things. we. highlight in our report you know the bureau documents how older borrowers are more likely than those with outstanding. student debt to skip health care expenses like prescription drugs or doctor visits those borrowers with student loan ... | Sure I mean I think this is one of the real. challenges and one of the things we highlight in our report You know the bureau documents how older borrowers are more likely than those with outstanding student debt to skip health care expenses like prescription drugs or doctor visits Those borrowers with student loan debt... | sure. i mean i think this is one of the real challenges and one of the things we highlight in our report. you know, the bureau documents how older borrowers are more likely than those with outstanding student debt to skip health care expenses like prescription drugs or doctor visits. those borrowers with student loan d... |
So it really runs the gamut of borrowers. It's not necessarily just those in default that are struggling but also, you know, borrowers just struggling to make their payments. | so it. really runs the gamut of; borrowers it's not necessarily, just those in default that are struggling but also you know borrowers just. struggling to make their | So it; really runs the gamut, of borrowers, It's not necessarily just those in default that are struggling but also you. know borrowers just struggling to make their | so it really runs the gamut of borrowers. it's not necessarily just those in default that are struggling but also, you know, borrowers just struggling to make their payments. |
And we also just want to be clear, too, that this kind of debt is not the kind of debt that can be erased by, say, declaring bankruptcy. Is that right? | and we also just want to be. clear too that this kind of debt is. not the kind of debt that can be erased by say declaring bankruptcy is that | And we also just want to be; clear too that this kind of debt is not the kind of debt that. can, be erased by say declaring bankruptcy Is that | and we also just want to be clear, too, that this kind of debt is not the kind of debt that can be erased by, say, declaring bankruptcy. is that right? |
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