Robert Siegel

Senate Approves Plan To Keep Government Funded Through September

Robert Siegel — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 21:44:00 +0000

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ROBERT SIEGEL, HOST:

In Congress this week, there's a lot of action related to the federal budget. Today, the Senate approved a measure known as the continuing resolution. It would avoid a shutdown, keeping government operations funded through September. The House is expected to sign off on the same measure quickly. Also this week, both the House and Senate are expected to pass budget resolutions.

NPR's Tamara Keith has been watching all the action from Capitol Hill and joins us now.

Obama's First Oath Of Office Remembered As Less Than Smooth

Robert Siegel — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 22:19:00 +0000

At Monday's inauguration, it may be assumed that President Obama is taking the oath of office for the second time. But it will actually be the fourth. Nina Totenberg talks to Robert Siegel.

House Takes Up Sandy Relief Bill After It Was Dropped By Previous Congress

Robert Siegel — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:47:00 +0000

The House made good on a promise from Speaker John Boehner to pass stalled federal aid for those hit by Hurricane Sandy. Tamara Keith talks to Robert Siegel to explain the politics surrounding the $51 billion package.

In New York, Lights Are Back On But The Race Is Off

Robert Siegel — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:41:00 +0000

In New York City on Friday, the lights came on in more of Manhattan and the annual marathon was called off. Margot Adler talks to Robert Siegel.

Moderate Republicans Lost In GOP's Official Platform

Robert Siegel — Wed, 29 Aug 2012 20:57:00 +0000

Two moderate Republicans — former congressmen Mike Castle of Delaware and Tom Davis of Virginia — wonder whether that wing of their party can survive. In years past the party had a component referred to as "Rockefeller Republicans" — named after former Vice President Nelson Rockefeller. The group tended to work well with middle of the road Democrats.

Delegates From Swing State Ohio Center Stage At RNC

Robert Siegel — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 21:00:00 +0000

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UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Georgia. 72. Romney.

AUDIE CORNISH, HOST:

All the states answer the call of the roll tonight at the Republican National Convention in Tampa, and the District of Columbia and some territories that don't even vote for the president.

UNIDENTIFIED WOMAN: Guam. Nine votes.

CORNISH: But when the campaigns plan their candidates' itineraries and when the superPACs make their media buys, not all states are equal.

Ron Paul Still Rallying Support At GOP Convention

Robert Siegel — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:05:00 +0000

There's great enthusiasm at the GOP convention — but not for the man presumed to be the nominee. Ron Paul supporters held a huge rally and party, and showed mostly indifference toward Mitt Romney.