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Government Shutdowns And The CDC

7:57am January 21, 2018

During the government shutdown in 2013 Tom Frieden was in charge of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro talks with him about potential public health implications.

Kate Murphy felt frustrated by a lack of advice from doctors on how to use medical marijuana to mitigate side effects from her cancer treatment.

Cancer Patients Get Little Guidance From Doctors On Using Medical Marijuana

6:00am January 21, 2018

by Karen Weintraub

Side effects from cancer treatment lead many patients to ask their physicians about trying marijuana for relief. Even when the answer is yes, the details on what to do next can be sparse.

Rep. Patrick Meehan R-Pa., speaks during a news conference in 2012. A report Saturday said he used taxpayer money to settle a harassment complaint.

House Ethics Member Reportedly Settled Sexual Misconduct Case With Taxpayer Money

1:37am January 21, 2018

by Marie Andrusewicz

Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan of Pennsylvania, who has investigated sexual misconduct claims as part of the House Ethics Committee, was removed after a report on his own alleged sexual misconduct.

Lindsay O'Keefe, left, with mother Sherry O'Keefe and her friend Vivian Weeks.

Women's March On Washington: 'We Are A Part Of America, So We Need To Be Out Here'

11:27pm January 20, 2018

The second annual Women's March drew a wide range of ages and races to the nation's capital. The year since President Trump took office has given first-time and veteran marchers new reasons to attend.

Democratic Senator Talks Latest Negotiations Amid Shutdown

10:19pm January 20, 2018

NPR's Michel Martin talks to Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin about the latest on the government shutdown and ongoing negotiations between Democratic and Republican senators.

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How The Shutdown Will Impact National Parks

9:24pm January 20, 2018

by Nathan Rott

Visitors to national parks across the United States will see the impact of the government shutdown. Many parks will remain open but services are being discontinued.

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Republican Rep. Don Young Sees A 'Road Back To Greatness'

9:24pm January 20, 2018

Rep. Don Young of Alaska has had a pretty good year. He talks with NPR's Michel Martin about his role in getting the new tax bill passed and opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling.

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Member Of Congressional Black Caucus: Trump Has Brought Normalized Racism To White House

9:24pm January 20, 2018

Democratic Rep. Karen Bass is a member of the Congressional Black Caucus. NPR's Michel Martin talks to her about President Trump's relationship with the group of lawmakers, and his presidency so far.

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Trump's Lifetime Judge Picks Leave Liberals Dismayed

9:24pm January 20, 2018

by Carrie Johnson

In his first year in office, President Trump's record on naming judges to lifetime appointments pleasantly surprised conservatives. But liberals worry how his appointees will reshape the federal judiciary.

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What Happens When CHIP Funds Run Out

9:24pm January 20, 2018

One of the central issues of the shutdown battle is the Children's Health Insurance Program. NPR's Michel Martin talks with Alabama CHIP Director Cathy Caldwell about the program, which covers 9 million low-income kids across the U.S.

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