Congress Approves Longer-Term Fix For Medicare Reimbursements
Eight senators, all Republicans, voted against the bill because funding has not been fully allocated for its $214 billion cost. President Obama says he will sign it.
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President Obama To Remove Cuba From State-Sponsored Terrorism List
President Obama intends to take Cuba off of the list of state sponsors of terrorism, and now Congress has a month and a half to decide if it wants to stop the process.
Congress Says It Will Not Tolerate 'Agents Gone Wild'
The latest episode: sexual misconduct and security lapses by employees at the DEA and Secret Service. Members of a House panel say they've lost confidence in DEA Administrator Michele Leonhart.
You Didn't Check The 'Presidential Election Campaign' Box On Your Taxes, Did You?
The little box is for presidential public financing. At first, it was relatively popular, but now fewer people are checking the box — and more candidates are rejecting the funds.
Who Was John Wilkes Booth Before He Became Lincoln's Assassin?
On the 150th anniversary of President Lincoln's death, Morning Edition's Renee Montagne and historian Terry Alford explore John Wilkes Booth's life, and how the assassination affected his family.
Clinton Tours Iowa; Begins Outlining 4 Pillars Of Her Campaign
Hillary Clinton says she's running for president because "Americans and their families need a champion." She's trying to convey that message on her first trip to Iowa since announcing her candidacy.
A Decade After Blowing The Whistle On The FBI, Vindication
After Robert Kobus alerted his bosses to improper payroll practices, he was transferred to an all but empty office. The Justice Department eventually determined the FBI had retaliated against him.
Senate Panel Backs Bill To Allow Congressional Review Of Iran Deal
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee is expected to vote Tuesday on a bill that would give Congress a role in approving the Iran nuclear agreement.
Obama Pledges Support To Iraqi Prime Minister In Fight Against Islamic State
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi is on his first official visit to Washington, D.C.
Andrew Johnson's Presidency Highlighted Issues With Vice Presidential Selection
NPR's Robert Siegel interviews University of Virginia historian Barbara Perry about the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Andrew Johnson presidency.