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On this program recently, we've been looking for examples of how the steep budget cuts, known as sequestration, are affecting different parts of the country. Today, the search takes us to the offices of federal public defenders. They are the lawyers who represent people without enough money to hire a lawyer. We begin in Columbus, Ohio where a senior federal public defender says he's quitting to spare his office from having to fire several younger lawyers.	on this program recently we've been looking for examples of how the steep budget cuts known as, sequestration are affecting different parts of the country today the search takes us to the offices of federal public defenders they are, the lawyers who represent people without, enough money to hire a lawyer we begin in columbus ohio where a senior federal public defender says he's quitting to spare his office from having to fire several younger	On this program recently we've been looking. for examples of. how the steep budget cuts known as sequestration are affecting different parts, of the country Today the search takes us to the offices of federal public, defenders They are the lawyers who represent people without enough money to hire a lawyer We begin in, Columbus Ohio where a. senior, federal, public defender. says he's quitting to spare his office from having to fire several younger	on this program recently, we've been looking for examples of how the steep budget cuts, known as sequestration, are affecting different parts of the country. today, the search takes us to the offices of federal public defenders. they are the lawyers who represent people without enough money to hire a lawyer. we begin in columbus, ohio where a senior federal public defender says he's quitting to spare his office from having to fire several younger lawyers.
NPR's Carrie Johnson reports.	npr's carrie johnson	NPR's Carrie Johnson	npr's carrie johnson reports.
Steven Nolder joined the Federal Public Defender's Office when it opened in Columbus, nearly 18 years ago. Nolder handled the first federal death penalty case in the district and defended a former NFL quarterback embroiled in a ticket fraud scheme.	steven nolder joined the federal public defender's. office when it opened in columbus nearly 18 years ago nolder handled the first federal death penalty case in the district, and defended a former nfl quarterback embroiled in a ticket fraud	Steven Nolder, joined the Federal Public Defender's Office when it, opened in Columbus nearly 18 years ago Nolder handled the first federal death penalty case in the district and defended a former NFL quarterback embroiled in a ticket fraud	steven nolder joined the federal public defender's office when it opened in columbus, nearly 18 years ago. nolder handled the first federal death penalty case in the district and defended a former nfl quarterback embroiled in a ticket fraud scheme.
But lately, Nolder says, his professional world has turned upside down.	but lately nolder. says his professional. world has turned upside	But lately Nolder says his professional world has turned upside	but lately, nolder says, his professional world has turned upside down.
In the last four or five months, the game has changed. And no longer is there an interest in quality representation by seemingly budget committees in Congress, but instead, it seems that money's going to rule the day.	in the last four or five months the game has changed and no longer is there an, interest in quality representation by seemingly, budget committees, in congress but. instead it, seems that; money's going to rule the	In the last, four or five months the game has changed And no longer is there an interest in quality representation by seemingly budget committees in Congress but. instead it seems that money's going. to rule the	in the last four or five months, the game has changed. and no longer is there an interest in quality representation by seemingly budget committees in congress, but instead, it seems that money's going to rule the day.
Nolder's being forced to slash his budget. But with little to trim, other than salaries and benefits, Nolder realized he'd have to make some tough decisions.	nolder's. being forced to slash his budget but with little to trim other than, salaries and benefits nolder realized he'd have to make some tough	Nolder's being forced to. slash his budget But with; little, to trim other than salaries and benefits Nolder realized he'd have. to make some tough	nolder's being forced to slash his budget. but with little to trim, other than salaries and benefits, nolder realized he'd have to make some tough decisions.
The people that came here to work for me, came from outside the district, moved their families here, are not necessarily licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio, they don't have to be to practice solely in federal court, and it seemed to me wholly unfair to target those people the last in, to be the first out, knowing they had no opportunities in this legal community.	the, people that came. here. to work for me came from, outside the district moved their families here are not necessarily licensed to practice law in the state of ohio they. don't, have to be to practice solely in federal court and it seemed to me, wholly unfair to, target those people the last in to be the, first out. knowing they had no opportunities in this legal	The people that came here, to work for me came from outside the district moved, their families here are not necessarily. licensed to practice law in the state of Ohio they don't have to be to practice solely in federal court, and, it seemed to me wholly unfair to target those people the last in, to be the first out knowing they had no opportunities in this legal	the people that came here to work for me, came from outside the district, moved their families here, are not necessarily licensed to practice law in the state of ohio, they don't have to be to practice solely in federal court, and it seemed to me wholly unfair to target those people the last in, to be the first out, knowing they had no opportunities in this legal community.
So Nolder did something that no one expected - he laid himself off, effective in June.	so nolder did something. that no. one expected - he laid himself off effective in	So. Nolder did something that no one expected - he laid himself off effective in	so nolder did something that no one expected - he laid himself off, effective in june.
It's very emotional, it's been an emotional 45 days to come to this point.	it's very emotional it's. been an emotional 45 days to come to this	It's very emotional it's been an emotional, 45 days to come to this	it's very emotional, it's been an emotional 45 days to come to this point.
Around the country, other public defenders are reaching the breaking point. In New York, public defenders told a judge this week, they need to delay the trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law because they're under orders to take five weeks of furloughs. And in Washington, D.C...	around the country other public defenders are reaching the breaking point. in new york public defenders told a judge this week they need. to delay the trial of osama bin laden's son-in-law because they're under orders to take five weeks of furloughs and in washington	Around the country other public, defenders are reaching the breaking point In New York public, defenders told a judge this week they need to delay; the trial of Osama bin Laden's son-in-law because they're under, orders to take five weeks of furloughs And in Washington	around the country, other public defenders are reaching the breaking point. in new york, public defenders told a judge this week, they need to delay the trial of osama bin laden's son-in-law because they're under orders to take five weeks of furloughs. and in washington, d.c...
A.J. KRAMER: We have nothing left to cut. We can't not pay the rent and we - everything else is personnel. We can't send a computer to court.	a.j kramer: we have nothing left to cut. we can't not pay the rent and we - everything else is, personnel we can't, send a computer to	A.J KRAMER: We have. nothing left to cut We can't not pay. the rent and we - everything else is personnel We can't send a computer to	a.j. kramer: we have nothing left to cut. we can't not pay the rent and we - everything else is personnel. we can't send a computer to court.
That's A.J. Kramer, the top public defender in the Capitol. Kramer says the situation is the worst he's ever seen in 33 years in the system. Every decision about a case, he says, is coming under the microscope.	that's a.j kramer the top, public defender in, the capitol kramer says the situation, is the worst, he's ever seen in 33 years in the system every decision about a case he says is coming, under the	That's A.J Kramer the top public defender, in the Capitol Kramer says the situation is the worst he's ever seen; in. 33 years in the system Every decision about a case, he says is coming under the	that's a.j. kramer, the top public defender in the capitol. kramer says the situation is the worst he's ever seen in 33 years in the system. every decision about a case, he says, is coming under the microscope.
A lawyer gets to decide, or might decide that they ordinarily in the past would have had an expert work on some aspect of a case, and now they're thinking is this that going to cost me a furlough day if I hire this expert, and everybody else in the office a furlough day, so it really becomes a terrible ethical dilemma.	a lawyer gets to decide or might decide that they ordinarily in the past. would have had an expert work on some aspect. of a case and now they're thinking is this that. going to cost me a furlough day if i hire this expert. and everybody else in. the office a. furlough day so it really becomes a terrible, ethical	A lawyer gets to decide or. might decide that they ordinarily in the past would have had an, expert work, on, some, aspect. of a case and now they're thinking is this that going to cost me a. furlough. day if I, hire. this. expert and everybody else in the office, a furlough day so it really becomes a terrible ethical	a lawyer gets to decide, or might decide that they ordinarily in the past would have had an expert work on some aspect of a case, and now they're thinking is this that going to cost me a furlough day if i hire this expert, and everybody else in the office a furlough day, so it really becomes a terrible ethical dilemma.
It's not just defense lawyers who are howling. Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer recently told the House Appropriations Committee that he's worried too.	it's not just defense lawyers who are howling supreme court justice stephen breyer recently told the house appropriations committee that he's, worried	It's. not just defense lawyers. who are howling Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer, recently told the. House Appropriations Committee that he's, worried	it's not just defense lawyers who are howling. supreme court justice stephen breyer recently told the house appropriations committee that he's worried too.
At this moment, I would say the public defenders are below the level that would be minimum. And it does really seem to me that there is a serious problem in terms of crime, in terms of justice, in terms of adding costs to the system if you can't protect the defenders.	at this moment i would say the public defenders are below the level. that would be minimum and, it does really. seem to me that there is a. serious problem. in terms of crime. in terms of justice in terms of adding costs to the. system if you can't, protect the	At this moment I would say the public defenders are below the level that would be minimum And it does really seem to me that there is a serious problem in terms of crime in terms. of justice in terms of adding costs to the system if you can't protect the	at this moment, i would say the public defenders are below the level that would be minimum. and it does really seem to me that there is a serious problem in terms of crime, in terms of justice, in terms of adding costs to the system if you can't protect the defenders.
Just last month, the Justice Department celebrated the 50th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright. That Supreme Court ruling gave poor people facing criminal charges the right to a lawyer, even if they couldn't afford one.	just last month the justice, department. celebrated the 50th anniversary of, gideon v wainwright that supreme court ruling gave poor people facing criminal charges the right to a, lawyer even if they couldn't afford	Just last month; the Justice Department celebrated the 50th anniversary of Gideon v Wainwright That Supreme Court ruling gave poor people facing criminal charges the right to a, lawyer even. if, they couldn't afford	just last month, the justice department celebrated the 50th anniversary of gideon v. wainwright. that supreme court ruling gave poor people facing criminal charges the right to a lawyer, even if they couldn't afford one.
The obligation doesn't go away, even if longtime public defenders - like Steve Nolder in Columbus, Ohio - do.	the obligation doesn't go away even if. longtime public defenders - like steve nolder in columbus ohio	The obligation doesn't go away even, if longtime, public defenders - like Steve Nolder, in. Columbus Ohio	the obligation doesn't go away, even if longtime public defenders - like steve nolder in columbus, ohio - do.
These are not luxury services that we're providing. These are constitutionally mandated services, and because they're mandated, someone has to do it. We either do it, or the panel does it.	these are not, luxury, services that we're providing these are constitutionally mandated services and because they're mandated someone has to. do it we, either do it or the panel does	These are not luxury services that we're providing These are constitutionally mandated services and because they're mandated someone has to do it We either do it or the panel does	these are not luxury services that we're providing. these are constitutionally mandated services, and because they're mandated, someone has to do it. we either do it, or the panel does it.
The panel is a roster of private defense lawyers appointed by the court to represent poor defendants. Those private lawyers often cost more than the public defenders do, but without the same expertise, Nolder says.	the panel is a roster of private defense lawyers appointed by the court to represent poor defendants those, private lawyers often cost more. than the public defenders do but without the same expertise nolder	The panel is a roster of private defense lawyers appointed by the court to represent poor defendants Those private lawyers often cost, more than the public defenders do. but without the same expertise Nolder	the panel is a roster of private defense lawyers appointed by the court to represent poor defendants. those private lawyers often cost more than the public defenders do, but without the same expertise, nolder says.
So what Congress is forcing the American public to do is buy the $600 hammer. Pay more for less. It doesn't make sense.	so what congress is forcing the american public to do is buy the $600 hammer pay more for, less it doesn't make	So what Congress is forcing the American public to do is buy the. $600 hammer, Pay more for less, It doesn't, make	so what congress is forcing the american public to do is buy the $600 hammer. pay more for less. it doesn't make sense.
Michael Nachmanoff, the federal public defender in Virginia, says the whole system is on the verge of collapse. Nachmanoff says he hopes lawmakers will reverse some of the cuts - just as they did with meat inspectors.	michael nachmanoff the federal. public defender. in virginia says the whole system is, on the verge of collapse. nachmanoff says he hopes lawmakers will reverse some of the cuts - just as they did, with meat	Michael Nachmanoff the federal public defender in Virginia says the whole system is on the verge of collapse Nachmanoff says he hopes lawmakers will reverse some of, the cuts - just. as they did with meat	michael nachmanoff, the federal public defender in virginia, says the whole system is on the verge of collapse. nachmanoff says he hopes lawmakers will reverse some of the cuts - just as they did with meat inspectors.
I think that indigent defense is every bit as important as the food that we eat. For our clients it's a matter of their liberty, sometimes, their life.	i think that indigent defense is every. bit as. important as the food that we eat for our clients it's. a matter of their liberty sometimes their	I think, that indigent defense is every bit as, important as, the food that we eat For our clients it's a matter of their liberty sometimes their	i think that indigent defense is every bit as important as the food that we eat. for our clients it's a matter of their liberty, sometimes, their life.
Carrie Johnson, NPR News, Washington.	carrie johnson npr news	Carrie Johnson NPR News	carrie johnson, npr news, washington.
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Most are not the kinds of presidential friends and allies who sometimes get choice diplomatic posts. Mostly, they are career foreign service officers - careers now on hold. NPR's Michele Kelemen caught up with some of them.	most, are, not the kinds of presidential friends and allies who, sometimes get choice diplomatic; posts mostly they are career foreign service officers - careers; now on hold npr's michele, kelemen caught up, with some of	Most are not the kinds of presidential friends and allies who sometimes get choice diplomatic posts Mostly they are career foreign service. officers - careers now on hold NPR's. Michele Kelemen. caught up with some of	most are not the kinds of presidential friends and allies who sometimes get choice diplomatic posts. mostly, they are career foreign service officers - careers now on hold. npr's michele kelemen caught up with some of them.
It's been a tough year for Eric Schultz's family of four. They were planning to move from Ukraine to Zambia last summer. And he was excited to become an ambassador for the first time in his more than 25-year career. But he's stuck in a confirmation backlog, and they just got word that they have to find another temporary apartment in Northern Virginia.	it's been a tough. year for eric schultz's family of four they were planning. to, move from ukraine to zambia last summer and he was excited to become an ambassador for. the first time, in his more than 25-year career but he's stuck in a. confirmation backlog and they just got word that they have to find another. temporary apartment in northern	It's been a tough year for Eric Schultz's family, of four They were planning to move from Ukraine to Zambia last summer And he was excited to become an ambassador for the. first time in his more than 25-year career But he's stuck in a, confirmation backlog and they just got word that they have to find another temporary apartment in Northern	it's been a tough year for eric schultz's family of four. they were planning to move from ukraine to zambia last summer. and he was excited to become an ambassador for the first time in his more than 25-year career. but he's stuck in a confirmation backlog, and they just got word that they have to find another temporary apartment in northern virginia.
The building that we're in decided that they wanted to rent the apartment on an annual basis. And we can't commit to an annual lease because theoretically we could be leaving tomorrow.	the building that we're in decided that they wanted to rent the apartment on an. annual basis and we can't commit to an annual lease because theoretically we. could be leaving	The building that we're in decided that they wanted to rent the. apartment on an annual basis And we can't commit to. an annual lease, because theoretically we could be leaving	the building that we're in decided that they wanted to rent the apartment on an annual basis. and we can't commit to an annual lease because theoretically we could be leaving tomorrow.
He says it's been hardest on his boys, who are 12 and 9. All their stuff is in storage, and he remembers talking to them at the start of the school year last year. The older one didn't want to make friends it would be hard to leave. The younger one told him he had friends and no longer wanted to go to Africa.	he says it's been hardest on his boys, who. are 12 and, 9. all their stuff is in storage and he, remembers talking to them at the start. of the. school year last. year, the older one didn't want, to make friends it would be hard to leave the younger one told him he; had. friends and no longer wanted to go to	He says it's been hardest on his boys. who are 12 and 9. All their stuff is in. storage and he remembers talking to them. at the start of the school year, last year The older. one didn't want to make, friends; it would be hard to leave The younger, one told him he had friends, and no longer. wanted. to go to	he says it's been hardest on his boys, who are 12 and 9. all their stuff is in storage, and he remembers talking to them at the start of the school year last year. the older one didn't want to make friends it would be hard to leave. the younger one told him he had friends and no longer wanted to go to africa.
We had a - sort of a family meeting that evening, where we said, you know, carpe diem. You've just got to live this day a day at a time. I mean, there's - we have no control over this situation. By all means, make friends. Try to get what you can out of this.	we. had a - sort of a family meeting that evening where we said you know carpe diem you've just got, to live this day a day at a, time i mean there's, - we have no control over this situation, by. all means. make friends. try to get what you can out of	We had a - sort of a family meeting that evening where we said you know carpe diem You've just got. to live this day a day at a time, I mean there's - we have no control over this. situation By all means. make, friends Try. to get what. you can out of	we had a - sort of a family meeting that evening, where we said, you know, carpe diem. you've just got to live this day a day at a time. i mean, there's - we have no control over this situation. by all means, make friends. try to get what you can out of this.
The nominee to become ambassador to Albania, Donald Lu, has a similar tale. He, his wife and two children had just four suitcases when they came to Washington from New Delhi last summer.	the nominee to become ambassador to albania donald lu has a similar tale he. his wife and two, children had just four. suitcases when they came. to washington from new, delhi. last	The nominee to become ambassador. to Albania Donald Lu has a similar, tale. He his wife and two children had. just four. suitcases when they came to Washington from New Delhi last	the nominee to become ambassador to albania, donald lu, has a similar tale. he, his wife and two children had just four suitcases when they came to washington from new delhi last summer.
Throughout the fall, we kept on thinking we were about to leave. So we were reluctant to buy a whole wardrobe of clothing. So we'd just sort of piecemeal - every week buy another layer. We'd buy a sweater. We'd buy a jacket and hats and gloves.	throughout the fall we kept on. thinking we were about to leave. so we were reluctant to, buy a; whole wardrobe of clothing so we'd just sort, of piecemeal - every week buy another layer we'd buy a sweater we'd buy a jacket and hats and;	Throughout the fall we kept on thinking we were about to leave So we were reluctant, to buy a whole wardrobe of clothing So we'd. just sort of piecemeal - every week buy another layer We'd buy a sweater, We'd buy a jacket and hats and	throughout the fall, we kept on thinking we were about to leave. so we were reluctant to buy a whole wardrobe of clothing. so we'd just sort of piecemeal - every week buy another layer. we'd buy a sweater. we'd buy a jacket and hats and gloves.
His children started school in Virginia but kept expecting to move.	his children started, school in virginia but kept expecting to	His children started school in Virginia but kept expecting to	his children started school in virginia but kept expecting to move.
My son was funny. He said several times last year, oh, do you think we're leaving by, you know, end of this month? - because I really want to miss my math test or my, you know, English essay deadline. They've been good sports.	my son was funny he said several times; last year oh do you think we're leaving by. you; know end of this; month? - because i really want to miss my math test or my you know english essay. deadline they've been good.	My son was funny He said several times last year oh do you think we're leaving by you know end of this month? - because I really want to miss my math test or my you know English essay, deadline They've been good	my son was funny. he said several times last year, oh, do you think we're leaving by, you know, end of this month? - because i really want to miss my math test or my, you know, english essay deadline. they've been good sports.
But if he's not confirmed soon, the children won't be able to start the new school year in Albania. His wife, a public health specialist, also hasn't been able to work. Republicans and Democrats blame each other for the backlog. Last year, Majority Leader Harry Reid changed the Senate rules, and Republicans fought back. Reid says career government employees shouldn't have their lives disrupted by this political squabble.	but if, he's not. confirmed; soon, the children won't be able to start the. new school year in albania his wife a public health specialist also hasn't been able, to work republicans and democrats blame; each other for the backlog last year majority leader harry, reid changed the senate; rules. and. republicans fought back reid says career government employees shouldn't have their lives disrupted by, this. political	But if he's not confirmed soon the children won't be able to, start the new school year in Albania His wife a public health specialist also hasn't been able to work Republicans. and Democrats blame each other for. the backlog Last year Majority Leader Harry Reid changed the Senate, rules and Republicans fought. back Reid says career government employees shouldn't have their lives disrupted by this political,	but if he's not confirmed soon, the children won't be able to start the new school year in albania. his wife, a public health specialist, also hasn't been able to work. republicans and democrats blame each other for the backlog. last year, majority leader harry reid changed the senate rules, and republicans fought back. reid says career government employees shouldn't have their lives disrupted by this political squabble.
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Who are the Republicans hurting? They're not hurting me. Is this some payback for me?	who are the. republicans hurting? they're not hurting, me is this some payback; for	Who are. the Republicans hurting? They're, not; hurting me Is this some payback for	who are the republicans hurting? they're not hurting me. is this some payback for me?
A spokesman for Republican Mitch McConnell says it is Reid who sets the schedule, and the Senate is moving nominees on a regular and sustained basis and according to White House priorities. The ambassadors to Egypt and Iraq, for instance, move through in just a couple of months. Donald Lu, hoping to head to Albania, used his year in limbo in language training. He says others are not as lucky.	a spokesman for republican mitch, mcconnell says it is reid. who sets the. schedule and the senate is moving nominees on a regular and sustained basis and according to white house priorities the. ambassadors. to egypt and iraq for instance move through in just a couple of, months donald lu hoping to head to albania used his year in limbo in language. training he says others are not as	A spokesman for Republican Mitch McConnell. says it is Reid who, sets the schedule and the Senate is moving nominees on a regular and sustained basis and according to White House priorities The. ambassadors to Egypt and, Iraq. for instance move through. in just a couple of. months Donald Lu hoping to head to Albania used his year in limbo in language training, He says others are not as	a spokesman for republican mitch mcconnell says it is reid who sets the schedule, and the senate is moving nominees on a regular and sustained basis and according to white house priorities. the ambassadors to egypt and iraq, for instance, move through in just a couple of months. donald lu, hoping to head to albania, used his year in limbo in language training. he says others are not as lucky.
For those colleagues who haven't had language to fall back on, it's been really hard because for many of them, they're just sitting around in offices trying to fill their time doing odd jobs in the State Department.	for those colleagues who haven't had language to fall back on it's been really hard. because for many of them they're just, sitting, around in offices, trying to fill their time doing odd jobs in the state	For those colleagues who haven't had language to fall back on it's been really hard because for many of them. they're just sitting around, in offices trying to fill their time doing odd, jobs in the State	for those colleagues who haven't had language to fall back on, it's been really hard because for many of them, they're just sitting around in offices trying to fill their time doing odd jobs in the state department.
Eric Schultz says he's pitched in where he can on the crisis in Ukraine, but he really wants to go to Zambia and get to work.	eric schultz says he's. pitched in where he can on the, crisis in ukraine but he really wants, to go to, zambia and get to	Eric Schultz says he's pitched in where he can on the. crisis in Ukraine but he; really wants to go to Zambia and get, to	eric schultz says he's pitched in where he can on the crisis in ukraine, but he really wants to go to zambia and get to work.