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Minimum Wage Raise: Blocked For Now, May Live Again In Campaigns

April 30, 2014 • A bill to increase the federal minimum wage was blocked in the Senate on Wednesday, as Democrats failed to muster the 60 votes necessary to bypass a filibuster.

Minimum Wage Raise: Blocked For Now, May Live Again In Campaigns

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Against 'Dark Money,' A Star Witness Speaks In Congress

April 30, 2014 • Congress held its first hearing on "dark money," the donations to tax-exempt political groups that can keep donors' names secret. The star witness at the Senate committee was former Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens, a vocal critic of the rulings that opened the door for the secret spending.

Against 'Dark Money,' A Star Witness Speaks In Congress

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First Lady Not First Priority For Graduates

April 30, 2014 • Host Michel Martin reflects on the recent controversy over first lady Michelle Obama's upcoming speech to high school graduates in Kansas.

First Lady Not First Priority For Graduates

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White House Warns Highway Trust Fund Is Low On Funds

April 30, 2014 • The Obama administration has sent to Congress a four-year $302 billion infrastructure bill. It proposes closing corporate loopholes to make up for lost revenues from the gas tax.

White House Warns Highway Trust Fund Is Low On Funds

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Poll: Young Voters Uninterested In November 2014 Elections

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Poll: Young Voters Uninterested In November 2014 Elections

April 29, 2014 • A new survey reports voting interest among 18- to 29-year-olds has declined in recent months. Only a quarter say they'll definitely vote in the midterm elections.

EU Follows U.S. In Imposing New Sanctions On Russia

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EU Follows U.S. In Imposing New Sanctions On Russia

April 29, 2014 • The sanctions targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin's "inner circle" drew a response from Moscow, which described them in Cold War terms.

Rep. Grimm Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges

April 29, 2014 • New York City Congressman Michael Grimm has been indicted on tax, perjury, fraud and other charges. He announced on Monday that he would step down from the powerful House Financial Services Committee.

Rep. Grimm Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges

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Back From Recess, Congress Opens With Scandal

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It's All Politics

Back From Recess, Congress Opens With Scandal

April 28, 2014 • Monday was a rough day for House Speaker John Boehner: One of his members was indicted on federal charges, and another announced he wouldn't seek re-election after an alleged affair.

News

New York Rep. Michael Grimm Indicted On 20 Counts

April 28, 2014 • Rep. Michael Grimm of New York turned himself in to face federal charges related to a health food restaurant he ran before he was elected to Congress. The Republican congressman says he's innocent and plans to run for re-election this fall, but Democrats have have high hopes of flipping the last GOP-held seat in New York City.

New York Rep. Michael Grimm Indicted On 20 Counts

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Movies

New Film 'All About Ann' Looks At The Life Of A Texan Leader

April 28, 2014 • A new HBO film, All About Ann: Governor Richards of the Lone Star State looks at one of the most formidable political figures of her time, and the last Democrat ever to serve as governor of Texas.

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Africa

South Sudan: History Was Always Against Us

April 28, 2014 • South Sudan is reeling after rebels reportedly massacred hundreds of civilians last week. Host Michel Martin learns what this means for the future of the young country.

South Sudan: History Was Always Against Us

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The Two-Way

Rep. Michael Grimm Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges

April 28, 2014 • The New York Republican is facing a 20-count federal indictment, including charges of mail fraud, wire fraud and tax fraud. He turned himself in Monday, and was later released on $400,000 bail.

Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement

April 28, 2014 • Congressional Republicans say they want to repeal and replace Obamacare, but they've been light on details of what the alternative might look like.

Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement

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NRA Says It's Not Bothered By Gun Control Group's Protest

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Dole Reflects On A Long Career As He Cruises His Home State

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Wednesday April 30, 2014

Minimum Wage Raise: Blocked For Now, May Live Again In Campaigns

Against 'Dark Money,' A Star Witness Speaks In Congress

First Lady Not First Priority For Graduates

White House Warns Highway Trust Fund Is Low On Funds

Tuesday April 29, 2014

Rep. Grimm Pleads Not Guilty To Fraud Charges

Monday April 28, 2014

New York Rep. Michael Grimm Indicted On 20 Counts

New Film 'All About Ann' Looks At The Life Of A Texan Leader

South Sudan: History Was Always Against Us

Conservatives Yet To Rally Around Obamacare Replacement

Sunday April 27, 2014

Dole Reflects On A Long Career As He Cruises His Home State