Politics

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Prospects For Immigration Reform Legislation

Prospects For Immigration Reform Legislation

May 23, 2013

A key Senate panel approves an immigration plan that would provide the nation’s 11 million unauthorized immigrants a path to citizenship. Details of the bipartisan bill and its prospects in Congress.

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The Role Of The Federal Government In Disaster Relief

The Role Of The Federal Government In Disaster Relief

May 22, 2013

President Obama called the tornado that tore through Oklahoma on Monday one of the most destructive in history. Dozens were killed, hundreds injured and neighborhoods flattened. The Federal Emergency Management Agency was immediately...

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2013-05-21/olympia-snowe-fighting-common-ground-how-we-can-fix-stalemate-congress
Olympia Snowe: "Fighting For Common Ground: How We Can Fix The Stalemate In Congress"

Olympia Snowe: "Fighting For Common Ground: How We Can Fix The Stalemate In Congress"

May 21, 2013

When Sen. Olympia Snowe, a Maine Republican, announced she would not seek re-election in 2012, she spoke of her frustration with political polarization. Now, in a new book, she lays out how lawmakers can find common ground.

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Friday News Roundup - International

Friday News Roundup - International

May 17, 2013

The U.N. passes a resolution for a transitional government in Syria. Russia expels a suspected U.S. spy. And Nawaz Sharif is elected prime minister of Pakistan again. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

May 17, 2013

The acting chief of the Internal Revenue Service is forced to resign. President Barack Obama goes on the offensive over political scandals. And the federal budget deficit is shrinking. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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The Department Of Justice, National Security And Freedom Of The Press

The Department Of Justice, National Security And Freedom Of The Press

May 16, 2013

Attorney General Eric Holder defends the seizure of journalists' phone records to safeguard national security. Government power, freedom of the press and national security.

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Tax Exempt Status: Which Organizations Qualify And Why

Tax Exempt Status: Which Organizations Qualify And Why

May 15, 2013

The Internal Revenue Service is accused of unfairly scrutinizing some conservative organizations. Understanding which groups qualify for tax-exempt status and why.

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Taking The Pulse Of The U.S. Economy

Taking The Pulse Of The U.S. Economy

May 13, 2013

The stock market, consumer spending, housing prices and better-than-expected job numbers: taking the pulse of the U.S. economy.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

May 10, 2013

A State Department official gives emotional testimony about Benghazi on Capitol Hill. Stocks rally to all-time highs. And a suspect is charged in the Cleveland abduction case. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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Sexual Assault In The Military

Sexual Assault In The Military

May 9, 2013

A new report indicates sexual assault cases in the military increased more than 30 percent in two years. Diane and guests discuss pressures on the Pentagon to prosecute offenders and prevent future crimes.

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