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- Once Again, Immigration Is A Hot Campaign Issue
Republicans plan to use Democrats' opposition to Arizona's controversial law as a key talking point in this fall's campaigns.
- Midwives Object To Analysis Of Risk To Babies Born At Home
An editorial in a leading medical journal says while studies have shown it's safe for moms to give birth at home, it's not clear the same is true for babies. It advises women with high-risk pregnancies opt to deliver in a hospital.
- House Panel Recommends Reprimand For Rangel
A member of the panel handling Rep. Charlie Rangel's ethics case has recommended a reprimand by the full House. Rangel is facing 13 charges of wrongdoing, and the case now goes to another bipartisan panel of his peers
- Calcium Supplements May Increase Heart Attack Risk
Calcium supplements are widely prescribed, particularly among women over 50, as a way to reduce fractures and increase bone density. But a new study suggests those pills carry some potential risks for your heart.
- New BP CEO: Some Gulf Efforts To Be Scaled Back
The changes do not signify a lessening of the oil giant's commitment to clean up the oil spill, but do signify that some areas don't need a continuing effort, incoming executive Bob Dudley said Friday.
- Black Farmers To Lawmakers: Approve Settlement Funds
Black farmers won a discrimination lawsuit against the Department of Agriculture. But they are still waiting to be paid. President Obama announced the 1.25 BILLION dollar settlement in February, but although it has passed the House, it is now stuck in the Senate. Guest host Rebecca Roberts speaks with John Boyd, the President of the National Black Farmers Association, and Willie Adams, a farmer from Georgia, about the bill and why it is being held up.
- Obama Expected To Ease Crack-Cocaine Sentencing Disparities
Thursday, the U.S House of Representatives passed legislation to reduce the sentencing disparity between federal crack and powder cocaine sentences. President Obama is expected to sign this into law. To get a sense of the impact of this legislation, and in particular what it means for those in communities of color, guest host Rebecca Roberts speaks with Michael Nachmanoff, Federal Public Defender for Eastern Virginia and Co-Chair of the Federal Public Defender Legislative Committee.
- New York To Pay $7 Million Settlement After Police Shooting
Tell Me More guest host Rebecca Roberts and Lee Hill, the program's multimedia producer comb through listener feedback and offer important news updates to recent conversations heard on the program. Hear reaction to a recent debate over marijuana legalization and its anticipated effect on black communities in California. Also hear what New York City has agreed to pay the family of Sean Bell, the unarmed 23-year-old who was shot and killed in 2006 after police fired 50 bullets into his car.
- 'Shop Talk': Should Shirley Sherrod Sue Andrew Breitbart?
In this installment of Tell Me More's weekly Barbershop segment, guest host Rebecca Roberts talks with freelance journalist Jimi Izrael, civil rights attorney Arsalan Iftikhar, columnist Gustavo Arellano and writer Matthew Continetti. They discuss former USDA official Shirley Sherrod's vow to bring a lawsuit against conservative blogger Andrew Breitbart, the anniversary of the famous White House "Beer Summit" between President Obama, Harvard Professor Henry Louis Gates and Cambridge police officer James Crawley. Other topics include the Arizona immigration law, which partially went into effect yesterday and President Obama's appearance on ABC's "The View."
- Cities, Websites And Hotels At Odds Over Taxes
Online travel companies such as Orbitz and Expedia don't believe they need to collect taxes on the full amount they charge for hotel rooms. This has led to a big lobbying fight in Congress and dozens of lawsuits nationwide.
- Health Care Fight Heats Up Over New Tax Report Repeal Effort
A battle is being waged by small businesses, accountants, and members of Congress to repeal a new tax reporting requirement in the health law. But it could raise $16 billion for the government.
- Pace Of The Nation's Economic Recovery Slows Down
U.S. growth slowed to a 2.4 percent rate in the second quarter, the weakest pace in nearly a year. That compares with the upwardly revised 3.7 percent increase in the first quarter of this year.
- Why Same Hotel Rooms Generate Different Tax Bills
How you make your reservation -- through an online travel company or directly with the hotel -- could determine how much a city is able to collect.
- Disney Sells Miramax For $660M
<em>The New York Times</em> and <em>Los Angeles Times</em> report that Disney signed the agreement late Thursday with Filmyard Holding. The investor group is led by construction magnate Ronald Tutor.
- Optimism Revs Up At GM, Chrysler Plants
President Obama visits GM and Chrysler auto plants in Detroit on Friday to call attention to the successes -- so far -- of the bailed-out companies. A White House report says the industry has added 55,000 jobs, GM will stay open during its usual two-week summer shutdown and Chrysler added another production shift.
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