Politics & Government

New White House Rule Protects Retirement Savers From Bad Investment Advice

10:26pm April 06, 2016

by Scott Horsley

The Obama administration issued a new rule designed to safeguard retirement savings from costly and misguided investment advice. Some parts of the financial industry worked hard to block the rule, but it survived.

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton at an event in New York City on April 5, 2016.

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FACT CHECK: More On Hillary Clinton And Fossil Fuel Industry Contributions

6:59pm April 06, 2016

by Peter Overby

A look at claims about the fossil fuel industry, lobbyists, superPACs and the Clinton campaign.

Donald Trump Looks To Rebound With Win In New York

6:01pm April 06, 2016

by Don Gonyea

Donald Trump is looking to rebound from a big loss in Wisconsin with a big win in his home state of New York, where many voters near the Great Lakes have seen job losses in manufacturing.

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After Wisconsin, Demographics Suggest Rougher Terrain For Sanders, Cruz

4:56pm April 06, 2016

by Asma Khalid

Ted Cruz and Bernie Sanders had big Wisconsin wins, but they were also fairly predictable based on demographics. Do demographics suggest Wisconsin was an outlier or a turning point?

Sanders Wins Wisconsin But Barely Dents Clinton's Delegate Lead

4:35pm April 06, 2016

by Tamara Keith

Bernie Sanders racked up another win in Wisconsin but did not make much of a dent in Hillary Clinton's lead in delegates. NPR explores what this means for the Democratic presidential race going forward.

Ted Cruz Halts Donald Trump's Momentum With Big Wisconsin Win

4:35pm April 06, 2016

by Mara Liasson

Ted Cruz came away from the Wisconsin primary ahead of his GOP opponents. NPR takes a look at what's to come for the Republican presidential race.

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Fasten Your Seat Belt — It's Going To Be A Bumpy Ride To The Conventions

11:58am April 06, 2016

by Ron Elving

We can now expect both parties' nomination battles to continue through the final primaries. In the GOP, the issue seems certain to remain unresolved until the national convention in Cleveland in July.

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NC GOP Escalates Attacks On Chairman

11:18am April 06, 2016

by Neal Charnoff

Political infighting between the North Carolina Republican Party and its chairman has escalated. The party is now circulating petitions calling for the ouster of Hasan Harnett.

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Labor Secretary Tom Perez speaks at a governors meeting in July. Under current rules, advisers

White House To Financial Advisers: Put Savers' Interests First

9:57am April 06, 2016

The White House on Wednesday rolled out rules to force financial advisers to take on fiduciary duties. That means they must put savers' interests ahead of fees. Critics say the rules are too complex.

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Will Wis. Primary Wins Affect Contests In New York And Pennsylvania?

7:57am April 06, 2016

Mara Liasson has the results; Brian Mann of North Country Public Radio looks ahead to the N.Y. primary. Steve Inskeep talks to Terry Madonna of Franklin and Marshall College about the Pa. primary.

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