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Scandal Politics: The Downstream Effect

The trio of White House scandals comes as party leaders are recruiting candidates for 2014.

Apple CEO Faces Senate Panel's Accusations Of 'Tax Gimmickry'

Tim Cook will address reports that the company pays billions less than it should in U.S. taxes.

Nonconservative Groups Say IRS Scrutinized Them, Too

Some liberal groups and journalism organizations say their applications also faced long delays.

Tesla Rides High, But Faces Formidable Foe: Car Dealers

National auto dealer groups are battling Tesla in court, and in statehouses.

From KQED

Palo Alto Considers Bid on Landmark Post Office

The Palo Alto City Council is expected to vote Tuesday night on an offer to buy the city's historic downtown post office.

Legislators Try to Curtail CPUC Autonomy

An attempt to use the power of the purse to exercise more control over the CPUC is now working its way through the state Legislature.

How Long Can Underfunded State Parks Keep It Up?

Two years ago this month, the California Department of Parks and Recreation announced a list of 70 parks it planned to close. Park lovers rallied, giving their time and money to pick up the parks the state was willing to drop off. There is no closure list now, and the state parks are under new management, but the financial crisis has not passed. Those park lovers are now wondering how long they're going to carry the extra load.

California Gun Bills Aim To Hold Owners More Accountable

Gun control has slipped from the headlines in Washington D.C., but legislation continues to move through state capitols. Sacramento lawmakers are considering a couple of bills that aim to make gun owners more accountable.

PBS NewsHour

Obama Looks to Shift Focus to Drone Strikes As Scandals Swirl

On the defensive over a trio of controversies, President Barack Obama will attempt to refocus the debate Thursday with a speech laying out his administration's rationale for the use of unmanned drone strikes against terrorism targets abroad.

A Big Step Towards Comprehensive Immigration Reform

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the advance of the immigration reform bill. One provision that didn't make the cut would have extended protection to same-sex immigrant couples. For more on the plan and the debate, Gwen Ifill talks with USA Today's Alan Gomez.

'Oh Oklahoma,' Asking the Hard Questions After Memory Fades

I don't remember worrying about tornadoes as a little girl growing up in Oklahoma, but they were a real threat: In May 1950, the National Weather Service recorded an F-4 about an hour and a half south of Tulsa that killed five people and injured more than 30.

More Than Meets the Eye in Virtual Immigration 'March'

Wednesday kicks off a two-day virtual "March for Innovation" on immigration reform, when supporters are asked to rally lawmakers via social media instead of on the streets of the nation's capital.

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It's All Politics, May 16, 2013

NPR's Ron Elving and Mara Liasson bring you the latest political roundup.

LA Mayor Candidates Try To Persuade Voters To Pay Attention

Eric Garcetti and Wendy Greuel are vying to replace term-limited Antonio Villaraigosa on Tuesday.

Focus On Women, Families Propels New York's Sen. Gillibrand

Legislation on military sexual assaults is the latest high-publicity move for the rising Democrat.

One Reason To Apply For Tax-Exempt Status: Anonymity

Donors to 501(c)(4) groups don't qualify for tax deductions. But their names can stay private.