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1. Raleigh Paper Publishes Duke Accuser's Name

Subjects
Government regulation, Raleigh News and Observer (Newspaper), Rape victims -- Media coverage, Newspaper publishing -- Laws, regulations and rules, Confidential communications -- Press, Confidential communications -- Evaluation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=9585213 SCOTT SIMON, host: When those rape allegations first became public a year ago, news organizations named the men accused, but did not [...]

Published
2007

4. What Bailout Failure Means For Credit

Subjects
Commercial paper -- Forecasts and trends, Credit market -- Forecasts and trends, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95212370 MADELEINE BRAND, host: From the studios of NPR West, this is Day to Day. I'm Madeleine Brand. Coming up, bonfire of the […]

Published
2008

6. 'Colorblind' Adoption Scrutinized

Subjects
Interracial adoption -- Social aspects, Interracial adoption -- Psychological aspects, Interracial adoption -- Laws, regulations and rules, Children, Adopted -- Psychological aspects, Adoptees -- Psychological aspects, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=91113927 FARAI CHIDEYA, host: From NPR News, this is News & Notes. I'm Farai Chideya. It sounds good on paper, adoptive parents shouldn't […]

Published
2008

7. Measuring the Cost of Red Tape

Author

Pellegrino, Bruno and Zheng, Geoff

Subjects
Government regulation
Abstract

Bruno Pellegrino and Geoff Zheng explain how their novel methodology combining survey data and economic modeling can be used to quantify major questions, such as the economic loss from government [...]

Published
2023

8. Breast Cancer Gene Patents Challenged

Subjects
Breast cancer -- Diagnosis, BRCA mutations -- Identification and classification, Genetic susceptibility -- Evaluation, Genetic screening -- Laws, regulations and rules, Biotechnology industry -- Intellectual property, Government regulation, Myriad Genetics Inc. -- Intellectual property
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=121343433 IRA FLATOW, host: Next up, there are two gene mutations that drastically increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer in women […]

Published
2009

9. How To Make Trucks Safer On Highways

Subjects
Traffic safety -- Laws, regulations and rules, Truck drivers -- Health aspects, Truck driving -- Safety and security measures, Trucking -- Forecasts and trends, Trucking -- Safety and security measures, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120833750 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. You know the feeling, heading home for Thanksgiving, […]

Published
2009

10. NARAL Pro-Choice to Challenge Moderate Dems?

Subjects
Democratic Party (United States), Republican Party (United States), Primaries -- Forecasts and trends, Primaries -- Social aspects, Health care industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, Elections -- Forecasts and trends, Elections -- Public participation, Legislation, United States -- Political aspects, Health care industry, Market trend/market analysis, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120318315 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. The House voted on health care a few […]

Published
2009

11. A Mighty Long Way From Little Rock

Subjects
Little Rock Crisis, 1957 -- Personalities, School integration -- Laws, regulations and rules, School integration -- History, Central High School (Little Rock, Arkansas) -- Personalities, Central High School (Little Rock, Arkansas) -- History, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112256670 ANDREA SEABROOK, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Andrea Seabrook in Washington. Neal Conan is away. On September 25, 1957, […]

Published
2009

12. Re-Evaluating President Obama's Strategy

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Health policy, Democratic Party (United States) -- Political activity, Health insurance -- Laws, regulations and rules, Health care reform -- Political aspects, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112177885 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. When President Obama took office in January, supporters […]

Published
2009

13. 'Compassionate' Release For Lockerbie Bomber

Subjects
Prisoners -- Health aspects, Prison sentences -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=112177895 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. We're going to focus most of this hour […]

Published
2009

14. Some Latinos See Little Difference Between Obama, Bush

Subjects
Illegal immigrants -- Laws, regulations and rules, Illegal immigrants -- Civil rights, Law enforcement -- Social aspects, Emigration and immigration law -- Social aspects, Emigration and immigration law -- Interpretation and construction, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=111572284 MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Later in the hour, we'll continue our [...]

Published
2009

15. Are Health Insurance Companies The Problem?

Subjects
Health insurance -- Laws, regulations and rules, Health insurance -- User statistics, Health insurance industry -- Services, Health insurance industry -- Political aspects, Business -- Models, Business -- Evaluation, Health care reform, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106853465 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan, in Washington. Today, as part of our series of conversations […]

Published
2009

16. This Latina Moment: Sotomayor Spurs Debate

Subjects
United States. Supreme Court -- Officials and employees, United States. Supreme Court -- Laws, regulations and rules, Judicial selection -- Laws, regulations and rules, Hispanic Americans -- Social aspects, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106695125 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. After President Obama nominated Sonia Sotomayor to the […]

Published
2009

17. Ruling On Firefighters Exam Stirs Racial, Legal Tensions

Subjects
Fire fighters -- Employment, Fire fighters -- Social aspects, Race discrimination -- Social aspects, Employee promotions -- Social aspects, Employee promotions -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=106137157 MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Coming up, what happened to all that [...]

Published
2009

18. Supreme Court Rules On Voting Rights Act

Subjects
United States. Supreme Court -- Powers and duties, Voting -- Social aspects, Suffrage -- Laws, regulations and rules, Race discrimination, Voting Rights Act of 1965, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=105762117 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. The Supreme Court ruled today in a civil-rights […]

Published
2009

19. Craigslist Removes 'Erotic Services' Ads

Subjects
Prostitution -- Laws, regulations and rules, Computer services industry -- Service discontinuation, Murder -- Cases, Computer services industry, Government regulation, Company legal issue, Craigslist Inc. -- Service discontinuation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104310419 NEAL CONAN, host: Tomorrow, the popular Web site Craigslist will replace its erotic services category with a section called adult services that […]

Published
2009

20. Immigration Raid Scars Iowa Town

Subjects
Iowa -- Social aspects, Iowa -- Demographic aspects, Emigration and immigration -- Statistics, Emigration and immigration -- Forecasts and trends, Illegal immigrants -- Discipline, Illegal immigrants -- Laws, regulations and rules, Market trend/market analysis, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104240854 MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Coming up, in many cities, they are [...]

Published
2009

21. Former D.C. Mayor Marion Barry Comes Out Against Gay Marriage

Subjects
Same-sex marriage -- Laws, regulations and rules, Same-sex marriage -- Public opinion, Mayors -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=104179943 MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Today we want to spend a good [...]

Published
2009

22. Obama To Loosen Restrictions On Travel To Cuba

Subjects
Cuban Americans -- Travel, Cuban Americans -- Laws, regulations and rules, International travel regulations -- Demographic aspects, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102842634 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. As a candidate, Barack Obama promised to loosen […]

Published
2009

23. $1 Trillion Agreement Reached At G-20 In London

Subjects
Columbia University -- Officials and employees, G-20 -- Economic policy, G-20 -- Conferences, meetings and seminars, International Monetary Fund -- Economic policy, Global economy -- Management, Government regulation of business -- Evaluation, United States economic conditions -- International aspects, United States economic conditions -- Management, Financial markets -- Laws, regulations and rules, Company business management, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=102656683 NEAL CONAN, host: This is TALK OF THE NATION. I'm Neal Conan, in Washington. There was a lot of fine words and […]

Published
2009

24. President Wants Moms, Kids To Get Healthy Start

Subjects
Nursing care -- Laws, regulations and rules, Nurse and patient -- Laws, regulations and rules, Pregnant women -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101990876 MICHEL MARTIN, host: I'm Michel Martin, and this is TELL ME MORE from NPR News. Just ahead: the Queen of Soul, Aretha [...]

Published
2009

25. A New Era For Science In The U.S.?

Subjects
Stem cell research -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101868298 IRA FLATOW, host: You're listening to Science Friday from NPR News. I'm Ira Flatow. On Monday, President Obama signed an executive order, […]

Published
2009

26. Banking On Nationalization

Subjects
Government ownership -- Social aspects, Banking industry -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States economic conditions -- Forecasts and trends, Banking industry, Government regulation, Market trend/market analysis
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=101144619 MADELEINE BRAND, host: More and more lately we've been hearing this loaded word. Unidentified Woman #1: Nationalization. Unidentified Woman #2: What does […]

Published
2009

27. 'Chicago Tribune' Calls for Burris' Resignation

Subjects
Chicago Tribune (Newspaper) -- Political aspects, Legislators -- Investigations, Legislation -- Evaluation, Bipartisanship (Politics) -- Evaluation, Economic recovery -- Laws, regulations and rules, American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Company legal issue, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100824595 LYNN NEARY, host: This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Lynn Neary in Washington, sitting in for Neal Conan. President Obama signs […]

Published
2009

28. Lawmakers Call on Senator Burris to Resign

Subjects
Perjury -- Investigations, Legislators -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Economic recovery -- Laws, regulations and rules, Legislators -- Investigations, Government regulation, Company legal issue
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=..COST: 100818367 TONY COX, host: From NPR News, this is News and Notes. I'm Tony Cox. Illinois Senator Roland Burris may not have […]

Published
2009

29. Roundtable: A-Rod After Steroid Revelation

Subjects
Drugs and athletes -- Laws, regulations and rules, Baseball players -- Drug use, Football players -- Drug use, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100629435 TONY COX, host: And Thursday is a day for a look at the week in sports, and baseball takes the headlines on […]

Published
2009

30. A Closer Look At Obama's Economic Policies

Subjects
Economic recovery -- Laws, regulations and rules, Economic recovery -- Analysis, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100629430 TONY COX, host: Now we just heard a breakdown of the president's economic team. So now we're going to look at what […]

Published
2009

31. Opinion Page: Living On Half A Million In NYC

Subjects
Cost and standard of living -- Forecasts and trends, Executives -- Compensation and benefits, Executives -- Laws, regulations and rules, New York, New York -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100445054 NEAL CONAN, host: This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. And now the Talk of the Nation Opinion […]

Published
2009

32. The Press Corps and the President

Subjects
Economic recovery -- Laws, regulations and rules, Economic recovery -- Analysis, Mass media industry -- Political aspects, Presidents -- Inauguration, Presidents -- Media coverage, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100293153 NEAL CONAN, host: This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. Two weeks ago, the media transmitted the pomp […]

Published
2009

33. Obama Plan Caps CEO Pay at Bailed-Out Firms

Subjects
Chief executive officers -- Compensation and benefits, Executives -- Compensation and benefits, Executives -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=100241763 MADELEINE BRAND, host: From the studios of NPR West, this is Day to Day. I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX COHEN, host: And I'm […]

Published
2009

34. Texas Town Works To Avoid 'Spillover' From Mexico Killings

Subjects
El Paso, Texas -- Social aspects, Border security -- Laws, regulations and rules, Gun violence -- Casualties, Government regulation, General interest
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99112756 MICHEL MARTIN, host: Now we want to turn to story closer to home. More than 5,300 people died in Mexico last year [...]

Published
2009

35. Political Junkie: Senate Seat Scramble

Subjects
United States. Congress -- Evaluation, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=99084573 NEAL CONAN, host: This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. Senate Democrats may seat Roland Burris after all. […]

Published
2009

36. Fed Slashes Interest Rates to Zero

Subjects
United States. Federal Reserve Board -- Powers and duties, Interest rates -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States economic conditions -- Management, Government regulation, Company business management
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=98335051 MADELEINE BRAND, host: From the studios of NPR West, this is Day to Day. I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX COHEN, host: And I'm […]

Published
2008

37. Stuffing Money Into Mattresses In Argentina

Subjects
Economic conditions -- Forecasts and trends, External debts -- Forecasts and trends, Pension funds -- Laws, regulations and rules, Argentina -- Economic aspects, Market trend/market analysis, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97524975 MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day. I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX COHEN, host: And I'm Alex Cohen. In a few minutes, […]

Published
2008

38. Obama, Unplugged: Why Presidents Can't E-mail

Subjects
Government information -- Laws, regulations and rules, Electronic mail systems -- Political aspects, E-mail, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97198652 ALISON STEWART, host: This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Alison Stewart in Washington. Here are headlines from some of the stories […]

Published
2008

39. U.S. Forbids Interpreter Masks

Subjects
Translators (Persons) -- Clothing, Translators (Persons) -- Laws, regulations and rules, Masks -- Usage, Masks -- Laws, regulations and rules, United States -- Military policy, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97094361 MADELEINE BRAND, host: Back now with Day to Day. I'm Madeleine Brand. Working as an interpreter for the U.S. military in Iraq […]

Published
2008

40. Roundtable: Vote Sparks Rift Between Blacks, Gays

Subjects
African Americans -- Political activity, African Americans -- Social aspects, Gays -- Political activity, Gays -- Social aspects, Same-sex marriage -- Laws, regulations and rules, California -- Laws, regulations and rules, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96916812 FARAI CHIDEYA, host: This is News & Notes, I'm Farai Chideya. Senator Barack Obama visits the White House, Governor Sarah Palin and […]

Published
2008

41. How To Avoid Election Day Problems

Subjects
Voter registration -- Laws, regulations and rules, Voter registration -- Statistics, Presidents -- Elections, Presidents -- Laws, regulations and rules, Electoral systems, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96220002 ALEX CHADWICK, host: In Ohio, Cuyahoga County has problems on election days. Four years ago, thousands of voters were mistakenly dropped from […]

Published
2008

42. Roundtable: Another Close, Contested Florida Vote?

Subjects
Contested elections -- History, Presidents -- Elections, Presidents -- 2008 AD, Voting -- Laws, regulations and rules, Voting -- Methods, Florida -- Elections, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96096152 FARAI CHIDEYA, host: From NPR News, this is News and Notes. I am Farai Chideya. Some Floridians are waiting up to two […]

Published
2008

43. Washington May Embrace Assisted Suicide

Subjects
Assisted suicide -- Laws, regulations and rules, Washington -- Social policy, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95899425 MADELEINE BRAND, host: This is Day to Day, I'm Madeleine Brand. ALEX CHADWICK, host: I'm Alex Chadwick. New doubts about the tag […]

Published
2008

44. IMMIGRATION ISSUES IN THE BUCKEYE STATE

Subjects
Emigration and immigration -- Laws, regulations and rules, Emigration and immigration -- Social aspects, Government regulation
Abstract

This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Neal Conan at the studios of WOUB Radio Network in Athens, Ohio. Every day on the campaign trail the presidential candidates addressed health […]

Published
2008

45. The Act of Voting Can Be Confusing

Subjects
Voting -- Methods, Voting -- Laws, regulations and rules, Voting -- Social aspects, Electoral systems -- Laws, regulations and rules, Electoral systems -- Social aspects, Suffrage -- Interpretation and construction, Suffrage -- Social aspects, Election monitoring -- Methods, Election monitoring -- Standards, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95346306 CHERYL CORLEY, host: And we continue our series on voting today, and we turn our attention to the actual act of having […]

Published
2008

46. Rep. Waters Explains Her Vote In Favor Of Bailout

Subjects
Legislators -- Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Legislators -- Economic policy, Domestic economic assistance -- Laws, regulations and rules, Financial markets -- Government finance, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=95214131 FARAI CHIDEYA, host: So why did some members of Congress choose to vote for the bailout bill and some against it. We've […]

Published
2008

47. Human Greed Lies At Root Of Economic Crisis

Subjects
Presidential candidates -- Economic policy, Presidential candidates -- Political activity, Political parties -- United States, Political parties -- Political activity, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94985583 LYNN NEARY, host: This is Talk of the Nation, I'm Lynn Neary sitting in today for Neal Conan. We are broadcasting from […]

Published
2008

48. Human Greed Lies At Root Of Economic Crisis

Subjects
Mortgages -- Refinancing, Mortgages -- Political aspects, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94930841 NEAL CONAN, host: This is Talk of The Nation, I'm Neal Conan in Washington. As Congress, the White House, the Fed and […]

Published
2008

49. Owning A Home: American Dream Turned Nightmare

Subjects
Residential real estate -- Forecasts and trends, Residential real estate -- Social aspects, Residential real estate -- Economic aspects, Home ownership -- Evaluation, Market trend/market analysis, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94891881 NEAL CONAN, host: This is Talk of the Nation. I'm Neal Conan in Washington. One version of the huge financial bailout bill […]

Published
2008

50. Treasury Department, Wall Street Face New Era

Subjects
Credit market -- Analysis, Foreclosure -- Prevention, Personal loans -- Government finance, Government regulation
Abstract

To listen to this broadcast, click here: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94885173 MADELEINE BRAND, host: OK. So, the focus is Wall Street, but the heart of this problem is home-owners and the people who […]

Published
2008