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Sen. McSally Says She Too Is A Military Sexual Assault Survivor

7:47am March 07, 2019

David Greene talks to Claudia Grisales of Stars and Stripes about Sen. Martha McSally, who told a Senate Armed Services subcommittee, that while in the Air Force she was raped by a superior officer.

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Cokie Roberts On The History Of Socialism In U.S. Politics

7:47am March 07, 2019

Socialism has re-entered the political debate this year. Steve Inskeep talks to columnist and commentator Cokie Roberts, who answers listener questions about socialism.

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None Of Our Questions Went Unanswered, Chairman Schiff Says

7:47am March 07, 2019

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff about testimony by Michael Cohen, Trump's former attorney, before the House Intelligence Committee. NPR's Mara Liasson weighs in on the topic.

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Michael Cohen Returns For Another Closed Session Testimony With House Committee

7:24pm March 06, 2019

NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., about Michael Cohen's latest closed session testimony before the House intelligence committee on Wednesday.

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Rep. Ilhan Omar's Comments — Viewed By Some As Anti-Semitic — Has Divided Democrats

6:09pm March 06, 2019

by Susan Davis

Democratic leaders postponed voting on an anti-Semitism resolution. Recent comments by Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., has divided Democrats — some view her comments as anti-Semitic, but others defend her.

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Sen. Bernie Sanders Signs Democratic Loyalty Pledge Required For 2020 Run

5:40pm March 06, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., signed a loyalty pledge required by the Democratic Party to run for president and serve as a Democrat. The requirement grew out of his own 2016 campaign.

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Pitching A "Bold Future," Cooper Unveils 2-year Budget Offer

3:53pm March 06, 2019

by Associated Press

Ethan Lindenberger of Norwalk, Ohio, told senators "the information in defense of vaccines outweighed the concerns heavily."

18-Year-Old Testifies About Getting Vaccinated Despite Mother's Anti-Vaccine Beliefs

7:32am March 06, 2019

by James Doubek

Ethan Lindenberger got vaccinated against the wishes of his mother. He told senators on Tuesday that anti-vaccination misinformation online "should be the primary concern of the American people."

Fla. Gov. DeSantis Takes A Conservative Approach To Controversial Issues

7:30am March 06, 2019

by Greg Allen

The new Republican governor aligned himself with President Trump while running for office. Despite early bipartisanship, he's expected to outline a conservative vision as the legislature convenes.

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Rep. Tom Reed On Congress' Role In Emergency Declarations

7:26am March 06, 2019

David Greene talks to GOP Rep. Tom Reed of New York, who supported President Trump's national emergency declaration. He introduced a bill to give Congress more power in future emergency declarations.

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