Politics Congress Cuts Block Grant Program September 30, 2005 With the fiscal year one day away, Congress passes a stop-gap spending resolution that cuts community service block grants by 50 percent. Many of the services affect the poorest of the poor. Congress Cuts Block Grant Program Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931638/4931639" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Tom DeLay to Resign from Congress Detailing the Case Against Tom DeLay September 30, 2005 Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX) has been charged with criminal conspiracy, forcing him to step aside as House majority leader. A single felony count alleges he conspired to violate Texas law with corporate donations to key legislative races. Detailing the Case Against Tom DeLay Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931635/4931636" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Weather Aids California Firefighters September 30, 2005 Brush fires in Southern California have consumed about 20,000 acres in Los Angeles and Ventura counties. But Frank Stolz of NPR station KPCC says temperatures are down, and so are winds. Weather Aids California Firefighters Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931629/4931630" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Panel Created for New Orleans Reconstruction September 30, 2005 New Orleans is creating an advisory commission on rebuilding the city. Scott Cowen is the president of Tulane University, and a member of the advisory council. He tells Melissa Block what the commission hopes to achieve. Panel Created for New Orleans Reconstruction Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931626/4931627" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Business Williams-Sonoma Founder Marks 90th B-Day September 30, 2005 Chuck Williams, founder and co-chairman of Williams-Sonoma, turns 90 on Sunday. He's spent nearly half a century building a kitchen-equipment empire. Williams tells Michele Norris how it all came about. Williams-Sonoma Founder Marks 90th B-Day Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931620/4931621" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond Phased Returns Begin in New Orleans September 30, 2005 New Orleans today began allowing residents from eight of the city's 18 postal zip codes to return home as part of a phased return program. Many areas of the city still lack electricity and clean water. Phased Returns Begin in New Orleans Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931605/4931606" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Politics Libby at Center of CIA 'Outing' Storm September 30, 2005 Before he became Vice President Dick Cheney's chief of staff, I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby spent time working in the State Department, the Department of Defense and the U.S. House of Representatives. Glenn Kessler, State Department reporter for The Washington Post, tells Michele Norris about Libby's career. Libby at Center of CIA 'Outing' Storm Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931602/4931603" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law 'Times' Reporter Miller Testifies in Plame Case September 30, 2005 New York Times reporter Judith Miller tells a grand jury what she knows about how CIA operative Valerie Plame's name was revealed to the public. The Times says Miller's source was Lewis Libby, chief of staff to Vice President Cheney. 'Times' Reporter Miller Testifies in Plame Case Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4931599/4931600" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Science New Orleans Termites on the Move September 30, 2005 The floodwaters of New Orleans may have unexpected consequences for some of its residents: termites. Did floodwaters drown the dreaded wood eaters? What will be the effect as termite-infested wood is bulldozed and carried to other states? Guests: Gregg Henderson, professor, entomology, Louisiana State University Duncan Murrell, journalist, Pittsboro, N.C. New Orleans Termites on the Move Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930936/4930937" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Stormy Weather on Energy Outlook September 30, 2005 With rising energy costs, President Bush reverses course and says he favors energy conservation. An energy expert offers his take on what should be included in an effective energy conservation policy. Stormy Weather on Energy Outlook Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930927/4930928" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Law Pa. Court Weighs Creationism in Schools September 30, 2005 A landmark court case is shaping up in Pennsylvania, as school teachers rebel against being forced to teach creationism in their biology classrooms along with evolution. Pa. Court Weighs Creationism in Schools Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930924/4930925" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports The Long Beach Jackrabbits Football Team September 30, 2005 The Long Beach Polytechnic High School football team ranks among the best in the nation. Producer Desmond Ortega visits the Long Beach "Jackrabbits," and sends this postcard. The Long Beach Jackrabbits Football Team Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930903/4930904" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Pop Culture Honoring James Dean, 50 Years after His Death September 30, 2005 Actor James Dean died in a car crash on a rural road in central California 50 years ago this Friday. He was just 24, and even though he had only acted in three movies he was considered a superstar. His death may have served to add to his legend. Honoring James Dean, 50 Years after His Death Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930897/4930898" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Sports Bad-News Padres Make the MLB Playoffs September 30, 2005 The San Diego Padres will enter the National League West playoffs with one of the worst records in the league. Beth Ford-Roth of San Diego member station KPBS reports on the beleaguered Padres and their fans. Bad-News Padres Make the MLB Playoffs Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930891/4930892" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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Katrina & Beyond For Some, a Bittersweet New Orleans Homecoming September 30, 2005 New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin announced that residents of select neighborhoods could return home Friday. Madeleine Brand talks to John Ydstie about what those returning evacuees may find. For Some, a Bittersweet New Orleans Homecoming Listen Toggle more options Download Embed Embed <iframe src="https://www.npr.org/player/embed/4930885/4930886" width="100%" height="290" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" title="NPR embedded audio player"> Transcript
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