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These missionaries have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year
by Jeff Brady
Volunteers from across the country are in southern Appalachia to help with recovery from Hurricane Helene. Among them are a Texas couple who have volunteered at a dozen disaster sites this year.
Sri Lanka Violence Threatens Cease-Fire
Steve Inskeep talks to Dumeetha Luthra of the BBC about the political changes in Sri Lanka after last year's tsunami. Despite a 2002 cease-fire agreement between the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tiger movement, the peace process has been deadlocked for the past two years.
Bush Resumes Social Security Push
President Bush focused on his proposals for reforming Social Security during a trip to Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday. The president has worked to distance himself from events on Capitol Hill, including the recent filibuster battle.
Bush Resumes Social Security Push
President Bush focused on his proposals for reforming Social Security during a trip to Rochester, N.Y., Tuesday. The president has worked to distance himself from events on Capitol Hill, including the recent filibuster battle.
Democrat Wexler Offers Social Security Reform Plan
Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida became the first Democrat to offer a proposal for Social Security reform. Democrats had stayed away from offering a specific fix for the projected Social Security shortfall, instead allowing President Bush to present his ideas. Rep. Wexler explains his plan.
Democrat Wexler Offers Social Security Reform Plan
Congressman Robert Wexler of Florida became the first Democrat to offer a proposal for Social Security reform. Democrats had stayed away from offering a specific fix for the projected Social Security shortfall, instead allowing President Bush to present his ideas. Rep. Wexler explains his plan.
Explaining Social Security Benefits
by Mara Liasson
The public is learning a lot about Social Security these days, and so is NPR's Mara Liasson. In a story broadcast on April 29, she made a mistake. Now, she corrects herself with an explainer about how benefits are calculated.