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http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-14/friday-news-roundup-international

Friday News Roundup - International

December 14, 2012

More than 100 nations now back the Syrian rebel coalition. Tensions remain high in Egypt ahead of a draft Constitution referendum. And the European Union wins the Nobel Prize for Peace. A panel of journalists joins Diane for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-14/friday-news-roundup-domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

December 14, 2012

Fiscal cliff negotiations appear stuck in neutral. The Fed ties interest rates to jobless numbers. And the Michigan governor signs a “right to work” law. Diane and a panel of guests discuss the week's top domestic stories.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-12/debate-over-benefits-routine-mammograms

Debate Over The Benefits Of Routine Mammograms

December 12, 2012

The availability of 3-D mammograms renews debate about who should get them and when: Calculating the health benefits of routine mammograms.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-10/cracking-down-wildlife-trafficking

Cracking Down On Wildlife Trafficking

December 10, 2012

International wildlife trafficking has become more organized, lucrative and lethal. Efforts by the U.S. State Department to crack down on the illegal trade.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-10/mortgage-interest-deduction-and-us-housing-market

The Mortgage Interest Deduction And The U.S. Housing Market

December 10, 2012

The mortgage interest deduction is a key factor in many household budgets and the overall housing market. Who would be hurt and who would be helped if Congress changes the rules.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-07/friday-news-roundup-domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

December 7, 2012

The November jobs number report. What's new in the fiscal cliff negotiations. And former President George W. Bush weighs in on immigration.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-05/challenge-feeding-america%E2%80%99s-hungry

The Challenge Of Feeding America’s Hungry

December 5, 2012

Mayor Cory Booker of Newark is the latest politician to highlight the challenges for people who rely on government assistance for food, but some say the U.S. food stamp program needs to be cut back. The challenge of feeding America's hungry.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-12-03/anti-tax-crusader-grover-norquist

Anti-Tax Crusader Grover Norquist

December 3, 2012

A conversation with Grover Norquist. As fiscal cliff negotiations move forward, some lawmakers are rethinking their support of Norquist's anti-tax pledge.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-30/friday-news-roundup-domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

November 30, 2012

Negotiations to avoid the "fiscal cliff" continue. A fight over U.N. Ambassador Susan Rice heats up. And President Obama lunches with former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. The week’s top national stories: what happened and why.

http://thedianerehmshow.org/shows/2012-11-28/role-sec-and-whats-needed-keep-watch-wall-street

The Role Of The SEC And What's Needed To Keep Watch On Wall Street

November 28, 2012

The role of the SEC in regulating Wall Street.

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