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Ron Klain, pictured in March 2020, is President Biden's chief of staff and comes to the role particularly qualified.

Politics & Government

Ron Klain's Record: How Biden's Chief Of Staff Is Keeping The Trains Running

12:08pm March 12, 2021

by Mara Liasson

With a big victory already under his belt, Klain now must gear up for many challenges ahead. But he comes to the job "uniquely well-prepared," says a journalist who wrote the book on chiefs of staff.

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Israelis Suspect Country's Reopening Is Connected To Upcoming Election

10:17am March 12, 2021

by Daniel Estrin

With much of its population vaccinated, Israel has reopened many elements of its economy. But many Israelis think the reopening might be affected by upcoming elections.

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Breaking Down President Biden's Prime-Time Address

7:30am March 12, 2021

Democratic strategist Mo Elleithee and Republican strategist Scott Jennings react to President Biden's first prime-time address to the nation.

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Biden Aims To Make All Adults Eligible For Coronavirus Vaccine By May 1

7:27am March 12, 2021

by Ayesha Rascoe

President Biden is outlining a plan to get the U.S. "closer to normal" by July 4th. He also plans to ensure all adults are vaccine-eligible by May 1.

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Politics & Government

New York Democrat Ron Kim Discusses Nursing Home Reform, Cuomo Controversy

5:06am March 12, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with New York Democratic Assemblymember Ron Kim about a legislative push for nursing home reform and the political headwinds from within his own party.

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News Brief: Biden's Address, Cuomo's Investigation, Breonna Taylor Death Anniversary

5:06am March 12, 2021

Biden said he aims for the U.S. to find some normalcy by July 4th. New York Gov. Cuomo faces an impeachment inquiry. Louisville marks one year after the killing of Breonna Taylor.

How Breonna Taylor's Police Killing Changed Louisville

5:06am March 12, 2021

by Jess Clark

In the year since police shot and killed Breonna Taylor, Louisville has undergone some difficult reckonings. Her death forced Black girls and young women to confront the uncertainty of their futures.

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New York State Assembly Speaker Authorizes Impeachment Inquiry Into Governor Cuomo

5:06am March 12, 2021

by Brigid Bergin

So far six women have come forward alleging Governor Cuomo engaged in sexual misconduct. The state's Assembly has authorized an investigation that could lead to impeachment.

President Biden speaks in the East Room of the White House Thursday night.

Biden Sets Goal Of July 4th To 'Mark Independence' From Coronavirus

10:11pm March 11, 2021

The president's announcement also came on the day he signed a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill. In his speech, he also, denounced "vicious hate crimes against Asian Americans."

State Assembly Speaker Has Authorized Impeachment Investigation Into Gov. Cuomo

7:28pm March 11, 2021

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, D-N.Y., is facing his strongest rebuke yet from members of his own party after questions over his office's handling of nursing home COVID-19 death data and misconduct allegations.

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