Politics

An Early Lineup Emerges For 2016 Presidential Race

3:36pm January 21, 2015

The 2016 Republican presidential field is getting crowded. Is the Democratic field already filled by one candidate? NPR's Scott Simon talks presidential politics with politics editor Ron Elving.

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Scandium Middleman Is A Rare Guy Selling A Rare Element

1:35pm January 21, 2015

by David Kestenbaum

Our Planet Money team has a story about a man who realized at the time that he was the only person in the world with his job. It was a job selling something almost no one wanted.

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To Drive Economy Toward Equality, Obama Requests More Spending

12:05pm January 21, 2015

by Marilyn Geewax

His State of the Union address celebrated a year that brought the U.S. jobs and growth, and called on Congress to expand child care and free education. Critics say it's pure politics that won't pass.

Obama Tries To Spread State Of The Union Messages Outside Speech

11:25am January 21, 2015

by David Folkenflik

This year, the many of the policy initiatives in President Obama's State of the Union address have been anything but closely guarded secrets. The president has previewed several proposals in the days leading up to the speech. And media consumers now have more options than ever for taking in the speech.

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Politics & Government

'State Of The Union Machine' Patches Together Speeches Of Presidents Past

11:25am January 21, 2015

The "State of the Union Machine" randomly generates text based on different presidents' actual speeches. Their words and phrases can be patched together to create a multi-administration text.

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Supreme Court Examines Gray Area In Judicial Campaigning

11:25am January 21, 2015

by Nina Totenberg

The court today heard arguments testing whether states may prohibit candidates for judgeships from soliciting campaign donations personally.

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President Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in Washington on Tuesday.

An Emboldened Obama Makes The Case For Middle-Class Economics

9:55am January 21, 2015

by Krishnadev Calamur

In his State of the Union speech Tuesday night, the president said the economic recovery is taking hold and it's time to ensure more Americans are sharing in the benefits.

President Obama delivers his State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress on Jan. 20. Vice President Joe Biden and House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio listen in the background.

State Of The Union Primer: What President Obama Proposed

8:56am January 21, 2015

by NPR Staff

After what he called a "breakthrough year," the president set caution aside. He called for expanded tax credits to help working families and for paid sick leave for workers who don't already have it.

Politics & Government

Republican Sen. Gardner Weighs In On Obama's Speech

8:40am January 21, 2015

Renee Montagne talks to Colorado Republican Sen. Cory Gardner for his take on President Obama's State of the Union Speech.

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Politics & Government

Obama Will Need GOP Help To Accomplish Some Issues, Rep. Clarke Says

8:40am January 21, 2015

David Greene talks to Democratic Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York. She is the vice chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, and offers reaction to President Obama's State of the Union address.

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