Politics

Tug Of War Over Obama's Clean Power Plan Takes Center Stage In Colorado

7:43pm November 12, 2015

by Dan Boyce

The Obama administration's Clean Power Plan has divided the states. It requires carbon emission reductions from power plants, and more than two dozen states have sued to stop it. But many others are in favor. This tug of war is playing out in Colorado and could head to the state Supreme Court.

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Politics & Government

Ben Carson Campaign Looks To Attract Black Voters In GOP Primaries

7:43pm November 12, 2015

Carson polls high among GOP presidential candidates but fellow African-Americans traditionally are Democrats. Steve Inskeep talks to Republican strategist Ron Christie about primary voting strategies.

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HUD Proposes Nationwide Smoking Ban In Public Housing

7:42pm November 12, 2015

by Pam Fessler

Public housing residents would be banned from smoking, not just in public spaces on the premises, but in their own apartments under a proposal Thursday by the Department of Housing and Urban Development. The public will have 60 days to comment on the proposal, which is drawing criticism from many residents and being praised by others concerned about second-hand smoke.

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As His Moderate Rivals Are 'Ripping Each Other Apart,' Ted Cruz Sees An In

7:39pm November 12, 2015

by Wade Goodwyn

"The moderates are acting like conservatives usually do," Cruz told NPR. The Texas senator is positioning himself to capture supporters from Donald Trump or Ben Carson, should they falter.

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Housing and Urban Development Secretary JuliÃ¡n Castro said Thursday the proposed rule

U.S. Proposes A Ban On Smoking In All Public Housing

4:47pm November 12, 2015

by Bill Chappell

"This proposed rule will help improve the health of more than 760,000 children and help public housing agencies save $153 million," Housing and Urban Development Secretary Julián Castro says.

Massive Pacific Trade Agreement Ignores One Huge Tariff: Currency Manipulation

4:25pm November 12, 2015

by David Kestenbaum

The Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement has been hashed out line-by-line. All 6,000 pages of it. It will set the rules for roughly one-third of world trade. It has precise requirements for tariffs, quotas and subsidies for all manner of goods. But there's one huge secret tariff that isn't included: currency manipulation.

Indiana Mayor: Police May Be Stepping Back In Some Cities

4:23pm November 12, 2015

by Carrie Johnson

"I know it is happening in some communities," Gary, Ind., Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson said, adding voice to a controversial phenomenon known as the Ferguson effect.

Politics & Government

Democrats Clinton And Sanders Use Postcards To Organize Support In Iowa

2:15pm November 12, 2015

by Tamara Keith

The ground game. It's how elections are won and for all the high-tech tools campaigns use every day, many votes are still secured the old fashioned way: door to door, person to person.

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Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser last month.

D.C. PAC Shutters, Highlighting Fine Ethical Line For Groups Across The Country

12:02pm November 12, 2015

by Patrick Madden

A group in Washington, D.C., collected money from government contractors to elect allies of the city's mayor, fueling fears of a pay-to-play culture.

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International Leaders Approach Diplomatic Puzzle In New Syria Talks

7:56pm November 11, 2015

by Michele Kelemen

As international diplomats prepare for a new round of talks on Syria, they are struggling with some fundamental questions: Who is a terrorist and who can be part of an eventual settlement?

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