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Prop. 8 in Federal Court

Does Proposition 8 violate the U.S. Constitution? We're at the trial with ongoing coverage on the radio and on our blog.

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The California Report

Prison Population Drops Slightly

California's prison population dropped by more than 4,000 inmates last year, according to a new Pew Center study. But the study's authors say that news gives little cause for celebration.

 
 
Listener Voices

Perspectives | Mar 17, 2010

Honor in the Dollar, Kid

Erik Vance's money-hungry friends all worship three movies -- "Wall Street," "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Boiler Room" -- and quote memorable lines. But they don't seem to have watched how they end.
Host: Erik Vance

Perspectives | Mar 16, 2010

Do What You Can

An abandoned 19th century cemetery is a library telling stories of pain and personal tragedy -- and people who nevertheless threw themselves at the future. Mike Newland comments.
Host: Mike Newland

 
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NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
  • Wednesday's Art Notes

    A roundup of arts headlines.

  • Is a College Education Essential for Americans?

    A series of debates sponsored by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs address whether America needs more college graduates to remain competitive on a global level, or whether the emerging job markets favor people without degrees. Paul Solman moderates.

  • Obama Administration Looks to Overhaul No Child Left Behind

    The Obama administration rolls out its plan to revamp the No Child Left Behind Act this week, aiming to give schools more flexibility in how they evaluate students. Jeffrey Brown talks to two education policy experts.

BBC News
Nightly Business Report
  • Broadband Plan

    The Federal Communications Commission wants to make fast, affordable Internet access available to all Americans. In the National Broadband Plan presented to Congress today, the FCC says it will take 10 years and 20 billion dollars to achieve its goal. In tonight's program, Stephanie Dhue examines the impact the plan will have on firms operating in the sector. You can learn more about the plan here.

  • Greece's Finance Minister

    In tonight's program, NBR's Darren Gersh talks with George Papaconstantinou, Greece's Minister of Finance, about his nation's debt crisis. Mr. Papaconstantinou talks about the role speculators have played in destabilizing the Greek economy, and he also talks about whether the crisis will spread to other countries. You can watch the extended interview here and also learn more about Greece's debt crisis.

  • STREET CRITIQUE - Win Thin

    STREET CRITIQUE brings you more analysis of Wall Street trends. Join NBR's Tom Hudson as he interviews leading market strategists and financial experts about market movements and forecasts. On Wednesday, March 3rd, Win Thin of Brown Brothers Harriman is Tom's guest.

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