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House Passes Bill That Would Ban Abortions After 20 Weeks

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:00:00 -0400

The legislation is one of the most far-reaching abortion bills in decades and follows the May murder convictions of Philadelphia abortion doctor Kermit Gosnell. The bill, which would ban nearly all abortions starting 20 weeks after fertilization, is unlikely to ever become law.

Boehner Seeks To Reassure House GOP On Immigration

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:50:00 -0400

House Speaker John Boehner strongly suggested he would abide by the Hastert rule on immigration legislation, meaning no floor vote unless a majority of House Republicans backed the bill.

Obama's Unplanned NSA Discussion

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 16:26:00 -0400

President Obama didn't expect he'd need to have a "national conversation" about government data-gathering.

6 Surprising Things About The IRS Scandal

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:15:00 -0400

Interviews with two key IRS staffers describe a workplace where office politics in Cincinnati and Washington, not partisan politics, served as the animating force behind the improper targeting of Tea Party groups.

President Obama, 'Honest And Trustworthy?'

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

Host Michel Martin checks in on the latest political news, including new poll numbers on how Americans view President Obama.

Why The FISA Court Is Not What It Used To Be

Tue, 18 Jun 2013 03:07:00 -0400

President Obama says federal judges have been "overseeing" the recently exposed government surveillance programs. But few, if any, experts in the Bush or Obama administrations believe that the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court has the enforcement teeth it once had.

Obama Would Veto House's Farm Bill, White House Says

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:21:00 -0400

The Obama administration says the bill "makes unacceptable deep cuts" to federal food aid programs and extends, rather than cuts, crop insurance payments to farmers.

Voting Rights Groups Get High Court Win As Bigger Case Looms

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 19:09:00 -0400

The Supreme Court struck down an Arizona law that required proof of citizenship to register to vote. But while celebrating a victory, voting-rights organizations are still waiting for the superstar voting case of the current term: a challenge to the Voting Rights Act.

Supreme Court Strikes Down Arizona Voting Law

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 15:00:00 -0400

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday struck down Arizona's requirement that prospective voters provide proof of citizenship to register to vote. But some experts are concerned that the court may have inserted a few "poison pills" in its opinion that would damage voting rights protections down the road.

Why Do We Keep Forgetting About Gun Control?

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:00:00 -0400

After the shootings in Newtown, there was a big push for national gun control legislation. But that legislation failed, and Congress is moving on. Host Michel Martin speaks with Colin Goddard, a survivor of the Virginia Tech shooting and a gun control advocate, about where the movement is today.

Economists To G-8: Want Growth? Try This

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 10:31:00 -0400

Economists hope the leaders of major economies gathering in Northern Ireland will discuss expanding global trade. Since interest rates can't be lowered much further, analysts say, trade will be a key catalyst for growth.

Obama Begins European Trip With G-8 Summit In Ireland

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 03:26:00 -0400

Syria's civil war is expected to be a central issue as the U.S. president meets with the world's other major powers. Obama's decision last week to send weapons to the Syrian rebels is supported by Britain and France, but not by Russia.

To Find Out How The Health Law Affects You, Ask The President

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:59:00 -0400

The next move in the health care law is all about coverage for people who don't have health insurance. President Obama has been trying to clear up some of the confusion over who gets coverage, and when. But many questions remain to be answered.

Wisconsin's Walker Downplays Presidential Buzz

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 02:53:00 -0400

A year after he survived a recall attempt, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker is a folk hero among many conservatives and often talked of as a presidential contender in 2016. Walker dismisses that talk, but he has taken steps that hint at national ambition.

Syrian Strife Draws In Neighbors, Global Players

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 08:00:00 -0400

Iran, Israel, Russia and Saudi Arabia are among the key global stakeholders in the conflict that has taken an estimated 93,000 lives. Here's a look at what some of them stand to gain — or lose.