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Political Junkie Ken Rudin On Senate Health Bill And Trump’s Travel Ban
Elements of President Donald Trump’s travel ban went into effect Thursday evening. The Supreme Court determined the modified ban can apply to foreigners...
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GOP Health Bill Could Let Insurers Cap Spending On Expensive Patients
Current law requires all health insurance sold on the exchanges to cover 10 essential benefits — with no annual or lifetime limits to reimbursement. But the GOP plan might let states reinstate limits.
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Chibok Girls And Trump Appear In Unannounced Photo Op
The meeting with two of the schoolgirls who'd been kidnapped by Boko Haram was not promoted in advance. But it led to a White House "photo of the day."
Trump White House Staff Payroll Nearly $36 Million And Top-Heavy
Among those making the maximum salary are chief of staff Reince Priebus, chief strategist Steve Bannon, press secretary Sean Spicer and former Apprentice contestant Omarosa Manigault.
As Hong Kong Marks Handover Anniversary, A Push And Pull With China Over Identity
There's anxiety in Hong Kong over things appearing from mainland China. But the continued presence of things not found on the mainland shows there's still a gap between this and other Chinese cities.
A Hospital In Rural Colorado Is The Cornerstone Of Small Town Life
At the lone hospital in Hugo, a country town, staff members know most of the patients — they are friends and family. But cuts in the GOP health bill could threaten this cherished institution.
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Is Seattle's Minimum Wage Hike Doing More Harm Than Good?
A study suggests the most recent minimum wage hike in Seattle may be doing harm. NPR's Scott Simon talks with Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., about the impact of Seattle's push for $15/hour.
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States Miss Budget Deadline, Go Into Full Or Partial Shutdown Mode
New Jersey, Maine and Illinois couldn't resolve budget impasses, while Washington and Alaska managed eleventh-hour deals.
Fresh Air Weekend: Revisiting The Donner Party; 'Okja'; Reporting On Extremist Groups
Michael Wallis chronicles the saga of a band of pioneers who resorted to cannibalism. Justin Chang reviews the new film Okja. Journalist Souad Mekhennet's new memoir is I Was Told To Come Alone.
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