Online Calls Increase For Protests In Saudi Arabia

Since Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah arrived home from months of medical treatment, three online petitions have appeared. The petitions, which have been signed by thousands of Saudis, call for an elected parliament, an end to corruption and a chance for citizens to participate in decision making.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/03/134221978/Saudi-Reforms?ft=1&f=1004

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Ripple In Libyan Oil Markets Make Waves Worldwide

The unrest in Libya has caused a spike in prices even though its oil hasn't stopped flowing. One reason: All oil isn't created equal, and Libya's sweet crude might not be easily replaced by merely boosting production of Saudi Arabia's sour crude, experts say.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/02/25/134056647/ripple-in-libyan-oil-markets-make-waves-worldwide?ft=1&f=1007

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GOP Budget Cuts: Job Killer Or Necessary Step?

The House passed legislation Tuesday that cuts federal spending by $4 billion to temporarily avoid a government shutdown. But as Republicans push for deeper cuts to current-year spending, we ask experts how reductions could affect the nation's fragile economic recovery.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/02/134164694/gop-budget-cuts-job-killer-or-necessary-step?ft=1&f=1057

Bakari Sellers Kyrsten Sinema Brendan Steinhauser Jake Sullivan

'Daily Show' And Fox News Tell Candidates: Make Up Minds

The 2012 presidential season is starting to ramp up. If you don't believe me, consider this: Both The Daily Show and Fox News say that it has ? and that potential candidates should make up their minds.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/02/134210924/daily-show-and-fox-news-tell-candidates-make-up-minds?ft=1&f=1003

Olympia Snowe Paul Gigot Joe Scarborough Victor Davis Hanson

Wisconsin Democrats Get $100 Daily Fines For Being AWOL

Republicans in the Wisconsin Senate have voted to begin fining Democrats $100 for every day they're absent without leave. The Democrats, who fled the state to quash a bill that would limit public-employee unions, say the threat of a fine won't sway them.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2011/03/02/134211828/wisconsin-democrats-get-100-fines-for-being-awol?ft=1&f=1003

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Another Democratic senator is calling it quits (Los Angeles Times)

Daniel K. Akaka of Hawaii says he will not seek reelection. Democrats expect to retain the Senate seat, with Obama's help. But Republicans see an opportunity. Sen. Daniel K. Akaka (D-Hawaii) announced late Wednesday he would not seek reelection, the latest in a string of Democratic senators bowing out of the 2012 election.
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GOP Budget Cuts: Job Killer Or Necessary Step?

The House passed legislation Tuesday that cuts federal spending by $4 billion to temporarily avoid a government shutdown. But as Republicans push for deeper cuts to current-year spending, we ask experts how reductions could affect the nation's fragile economic recovery.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/03/02/134164694/gop-budget-cuts-job-killer-or-necessary-step?ft=1&f=1057

Bakari Sellers Kyrsten Sinema Brendan Steinhauser Jake Sullivan

How Much Will Federal Health Law Cost States? Depends Whom You Ask

A raft of studies have come out recently purporting to say how much the health overhaul will cost states. And they reach dramatically different conclusions on the subject.

Source: http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/03/02/134196162/how-much-will-federal-health-law-cost-states-depends-who-you-ask?ft=1&f=1014

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