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It's All Politics, May 23, 2013

NPR's Ron Elving and Ken Rudin bring you the latest political roundup.

Health Officials Decry Texas' Snubbing Of Medicaid Billions

The estimated $100 billion in federal funds would have paid for health care coverage for the poor.

Transcript: Obama Addresses Counterterrorism, Drones

Read the president's speech as released by the White House.

Scandal Politics: The Downstream Effect

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

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.

Young Adults Key to Obamacare in California

Officials with Covered California are expected to release, for the first time, a list of the health plans and rates they plan to offer on the state-run insurance marketplace this fall. They'll probably be watching closely for the reaction of one group -- young adults. They make up the largest segment of the state's uninsured, and if they opt out of the insurance market, Obamacare could be in trouble.

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.

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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.

It's All Politics, May 16, 2013

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