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Putin did address the economy, calling for government efforts to develop domestic industries, spur technological innovation and fight corruption. The last item is a particular concern, especially since a new report from Transparency International shows Russia slipping to 136th place out of 175 countries on its Corruption Index. But Putin showed that he had more important priorities than stopping criminality. He promised total amnesty for any Russian who brings money back into the country. | putin did address the economy calling for government efforts to develop domestic industries spur technological innovation and fight corruption the last item is. a particular concern especially since a new report from transparency. international shows russia slipping to 136th place. out of 175 countries on its corruption index but putin showed. that he had more important priorities than stopping criminality he promised total amnesty for any russian who brings money back into, the | Putin did address the economy calling for. government efforts to. develop domestic industries spur. technological, innovation and fight corruption The last item is a. particular concern especially since, a new report from Transparency International shows, Russia slipping to 136th place out of 175 countries on its Corruption Index But Putin showed that he had more important priorities, than stopping criminality, He, promised total amnesty for any Russian who brings money. back into the | putin did address the economy, calling for government efforts to develop domestic industries, spur technological innovation and fight corruption. the last item is a particular concern, especially since a new report from transparency international shows russia slipping to 136th place out of 175 countries on its corruption index. but putin showed that he had more important priorities than stopping criminality. he promised total amnesty for any russian who brings money back into the country. |
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(Through translator) He won't be asked about the sources of that capital or how it was obtained. He won't face criminal prosecution. Let's do this now, but just once. | (through translator) he won't; be asked about the sources of that capital. or how it was obtained he won't face criminal prosecution let's do this now but, just | (Through translator) He won't be asked about the, sources of that capital or how it was obtained He won't face criminal prosecution, Let's do this now but just | (through translator) he won't be asked about the sources of that capital or how it was obtained. he won't face criminal prosecution. let's do this now, but just once. |
It's an important concession for Russia, where people have been getting their money out of the country as fast as possible. The Russian Central Bank estimates that the country will lose as much as $128 billion in capital flight this year. Putin's speech came against the backdrop of a militant attack last night in one of its most volatile regions - the Caucasus Mountains. People in Grozny, the capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya, woke to the sound of heavy gunfire. | it's an. important concession for russia. where people have been getting their money out, of the country as fast as possible the russian central bank estimates. that the country will lose as much as $128 billion. in capital flight this year putin's speech came against the backdrop of a militant attack last night in one of its most volatile regions - the, caucasus mountains people in. grozny the capital of the, russian republic of chechnya woke to the sound of heavy | It's an important concession for Russia where people have been getting their money out of the country as fast as, possible The Russian. Central Bank estimates that the. country will; lose as much as $128 billion in capital flight this year Putin's speech came against the backdrop of a militant attack last night in one of. its most volatile regions - the Caucasus Mountains People in Grozny the capital of the Russian republic of Chechnya woke to the sound of heavy | it's an important concession for russia, where people have been getting their money out of the country as fast as possible. the russian central bank estimates that the country will lose as much as $128 billion in capital flight this year. putin's speech came against the backdrop of a militant attack last night in one of its most volatile regions - the caucasus mountains. people in grozny, the capital of the russian republic of chechnya, woke to the sound of heavy gunfire. |
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Chechen officials say that at least 10 police officers were killed and 28 wounded in fighting with militants who took over a publishing house and a school in the center of town. Officials say at least six militants were killed, but it's not clear whether others are still at large and whether the fighting is ongoing. In his speech, Putin said he was sure that local law enforcement in the region would deal with the attackers. But though he frequently suggests that Russia is surrounded by enemies, the latest attack suggests that he may soon be facing more threats from inside the country. Corey Flintoff, NPR News, Moscow. | chechen officials. say that at. least 10 police officers were killed and 28 wounded in fighting with militants who, took over, a publishing house and a school in the center of town officials say at least six, militants were killed but it's not clear whether others are still at large and whether, the fighting is ongoing in his speech putin said he was sure that local law enforcement in the. region would deal with the attackers. but though, he frequently suggests that russia is surrounded by enemies the latest attack. suggests that he may soon be facing more threats from inside the country corey flintoff npr news | Chechen officials say that, at least 10 police officers were killed and 28 wounded in fighting with militants who took. over a publishing house and. a school in the center of town Officials say, at least six militants were killed but it's not clear whether others are still at large and whether the fighting is ongoing In his speech Putin said he was sure that local, law enforcement in the region would deal with the attackers But though he frequently suggests that Russia is surrounded by enemies the latest attack suggests that, he may soon be facing. more threats from inside the country Corey, Flintoff NPR News | chechen officials say that at least 10 police officers were killed and 28 wounded in fighting with militants who took over a publishing house and a school in the center of town. officials say at least six militants were killed, but it's not clear whether others are still at large and whether the fighting is ongoing. in his speech, putin said he was sure that local law enforcement in the region would deal with the attackers. but though he frequently suggests that russia is surrounded by enemies, the latest attack suggests that he may soon be facing more threats from inside the country. corey flintoff, npr news, moscow. |
In West Africa, the death toll from the Ebola epidemic is approaching 1,500. There is growing concern that trade and traffic are helping spread the virus. The Democratic Republic of Congo is now the fifth African country hit by the outbreak. Today, it's health ministry announced two Ebola related deaths there. Other countries in the region fear they could be next as the disease spreads. That includes Ghana, where NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reports on preparations for the possible arrival of Ebola. | in west. africa the death toll from the ebola. epidemic is approaching 1,500. there is growing concern that trade and traffic are helping spread the. virus the democratic republic of congo is now the fifth. african country hit by the outbreak today it's health ministry announced two ebola related deaths there other countries in, the region fear, they could be next as the disease spreads that includes ghana where npr's ofeibea, quist-arcton reports on preparations for the possible, arrival of | In West Africa; the death toll from, the Ebola epidemic is approaching; 1,500. There is growing concern that trade and traffic are helping spread. the, virus The Democratic; Republic of Congo is, now the fifth. African country hit by the outbreak Today it's health ministry announced two Ebola related deaths. there Other countries. in the. region fear they could, be next as, the disease spreads That includes Ghana where NPR's Ofeibea Quist-Arcton reports on preparations for the possible arrival of; | in west africa, the death toll from the ebola epidemic is approaching 1,500. there is growing concern that trade and traffic are helping spread the virus. the democratic republic of congo is now the fifth african country hit by the outbreak. today, it's health ministry announced two ebola related deaths there. other countries in the region fear they could be next as the disease spreads. that includes ghana, where npr's ofeibea quist-arcton reports on preparations for the possible arrival of ebola. |
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A rare Ebola awareness jingle plays on the radio here in Accra, Ghana's capital, and it's privately sponsored - a sign that the authorities are moving slowly. Ebola public education radio spots don't exactly dominate the airwaves. But the virus is the hot topic of conversation in Ghana. Ebola has eclipsed even the current cholera outbreak. So is this country prepared to tackle Ebola? A question for health minister Dr. Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah during a sit-down interview with NPR. | a rare ebola. awareness jingle plays on, the radio here. in accra, ghana's capital and it's privately sponsored - a sign that the authorities are moving slowly ebola public education radio. spots don't exactly dominate the airwaves but. the virus is the hot topic of conversation in ghana ebola has eclipsed even the current cholera outbreak so is this, country prepared to tackle ebola? a question for health minister dr, kwaku. agyemang-mensah during a sit-down interview. with | A rare Ebola awareness jingle plays on the. radio here in Accra Ghana's capital and it's privately sponsored - a sign that the authorities are moving slowly Ebola public education radio spots don't exactly dominate the airwaves But the virus is the. hot topic of. conversation in Ghana Ebola has eclipsed even the current cholera outbreak So is this country prepared to tackle Ebola? A question for health minister Dr Kwaku Agyemang-Mensah during a sit-down interview with | a rare ebola awareness jingle plays on the radio here in accra, ghana's capital, and it's privately sponsored - a sign that the authorities are moving slowly. ebola public education radio spots don't exactly dominate the airwaves. but the virus is the hot topic of conversation in ghana. ebola has eclipsed even the current cholera outbreak. so is this country prepared to tackle ebola? a question for health minister dr. kwaku agyemang-mensah during a sit-down interview with npr. |
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DR. KWAKU AGYEMANG-MENSAH: Well, we are prepared, yes. I can say that Ghana is ready. We are emphasizing on prevention. So we are screening, and we are also tightening our entry points to make sure that nobody slips in with an important case of Ebola. | dr kwaku; agyemang-mensah: well we are prepared yes i can, say that ghana is ready we are emphasizing on prevention so we are; screening, and we are also tightening our entry points to make sure that. nobody slips in with an important case of. | DR KWAKU AGYEMANG-MENSAH: Well we are prepared yes I can say that Ghana is ready We are emphasizing on prevention So we are screening and we are also tightening our, entry points to make sure that nobody slips in with an important, case of | dr. kwaku agyemang-mensah: well, we are prepared, yes. i can say that ghana is ready. we are emphasizing on prevention. so we are screening, and we are also tightening our entry points to make sure that nobody slips in with an important case of ebola. |
So if Ebola arrives today, have doctors, nurses and other health workers been trained, and are Ebola isolation and quarantine units ready? Again, the health minister. | so if ebola arrives today have doctors, nurses and other health workers been trained and are ebola, isolation and quarantine. units. ready? again the health. | So if Ebola arrives today have doctors. nurses, and other health workers been trained, and are Ebola isolation and quarantine units ready? Again the health | so if ebola arrives today, have doctors, nurses and other health workers been trained, and are ebola isolation and quarantine units ready? again, the health minister. |
All the regional hospitals and district hospitals have isolation centers so if somebody comes in with a suspected case. We are constructing three treatment centers, one in Tema should be ready in two weeks time. | all, the regional hospitals and district hospitals have isolation centers so if somebody comes in with a suspected case we are constructing three treatment centers one, in tema should; be ready in two weeks | All the regional hospitals and district hospitals have. isolation centers so if somebody, comes in; with a suspected case We are constructing. three treatment centers one in Tema should be ready in. two, weeks, | all the regional hospitals and district hospitals have isolation centers so if somebody comes in with a suspected case. we are constructing three treatment centers, one in tema should be ready in two weeks time. |
But critics of the government's efforts beg to differ, saying Ebola isolation units and dedicated frontline staff still aren't prepared. | but. critics of the government's efforts beg to differ saying ebola isolation, units and dedicated. frontline staff. still aren't | But; critics of the government's efforts beg. to, differ saying Ebola isolation units and dedicated frontline staff still aren't | but critics of the government's efforts beg to differ, saying ebola isolation units and dedicated frontline staff still aren't prepared. |
DR. ERNEST YORK: We are not ready. At the higher level, their thoughts were one of those outbreaks that will be contained. So let's hedge our preparedness (unintelligible) resources | dr ernest york: we are not. ready at the higher level their; thoughts were one of those outbreaks that will be contained so let's hedge our preparedness | DR ERNEST YORK: We are not ready At the higher level their, thoughts were one of those outbreaks that will be contained So let's, hedge our preparedness | dr. ernest york: we are not ready. at the higher level, their thoughts were one of those outbreaks that will be contained. so let's hedge our preparedness (unintelligible) resources |
Dr. Ernest York is chairman of the Accra branch of the Ghana Medical Association. He says plans for fighting a possible Ebola outbreak are simply way behind. | dr ernest york. is chairman. of the accra branch of the ghana medical association he says plans for fighting a possible ebola outbreak are simply way | Dr Ernest York. is chairman of the Accra branch of the Ghana. Medical Association He says plans. for fighting a possible Ebola outbreak are simply, way | dr. ernest york is chairman of the accra branch of the ghana medical association. he says plans for fighting a possible ebola outbreak are simply way behind. |
Gradually, you can sense that, especially for the governmental level, there's little sense of urgency. Last week, the president released some money, (unintelligible) it's late. Just a drop in the ocean. So, yes, we are not ready. We don't have the protective gear to wear. And we're talking about infection control. Are you going to touch a patient with your bare hand, no. | gradually you can sense that especially for the governmental level there's little. sense of urgency last week the president released some money (unintelligible) it's, late just a drop in the ocean. so yes we are not ready we don't have the protective gear to wear and. we're talking about infection control are you going to touch a patient with, your bare hand | Gradually, you can sense that especially for the governmental level there's little sense. of urgency Last week the president released some money (unintelligible) it's late Just a drop in the ocean So yes we are not ready We don't have the protective gear to wear And we're talking about infection control Are you going to touch a. patient with your bare hand, | gradually, you can sense that, especially for the governmental level, there's little sense of urgency. last week, the president released some money, (unintelligible) it's late. just a drop in the ocean. so, yes, we are not ready. we don't have the protective gear to wear. and we're talking about infection control. are you going to touch a patient with your bare hand, no. |
An awareness and training session for doctors and other health workers at Ghana's premier government teaching hospital. They're showing them how to wear the protective equipment Dr. York says they don't have enough of. The briefing was organized by the Ghana Medical Association. A doctor from the official Ebola readiness team talks them through the demonstration. | an awareness and training session for doctors and other. health workers. at ghana's premier government teaching hospital they're showing them how to wear the protective equipment dr york says they don't have, enough, of the briefing was organized by the ghana medical association a doctor; from. the official ebola readiness team talks them through the | An awareness and training session for doctors and other. health workers at Ghana's premier government teaching, hospital They're showing them how to wear the protective equipment Dr York says they don't have enough of The briefing was organized by the. Ghana Medical Association A doctor from the official Ebola readiness team. talks them through, the | an awareness and training session for doctors and other health workers at ghana's premier government teaching hospital. they're showing them how to wear the protective equipment dr. york says they don't have enough of. the briefing was organized by the ghana medical association. a doctor from the official ebola readiness team talks them through the demonstration. |
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I'm in my boots. OK. I'm wearing my goggles. I'm wearing my face mask. I'm wearing my double gloves. | i'm in, my boots ok i'm wearing, my goggles i'm wearing my face, mask i'm. wearing my double | I'm in my boots, OK I'm wearing my goggles I'm, wearing my face mask I'm wearing my double; | i'm in my boots. ok. i'm wearing my goggles. i'm wearing my face mask. i'm wearing my double gloves. |
Plus those look-alike spacesuits, which should guard against the transmission of the infection from Ebola patients. General practitioners like Radha Hackman have been boning up on Ebola and attended Thursday's session. | plus those, look-alike spacesuits which should guard against the. transmission of the infection from ebola patients general practitioners like radha hackman have been. boning up on ebola and attended thursday's, | Plus those look-alike spacesuits which should, guard against the transmission of the infection from Ebola; patients General practitioners like Radha, Hackman. have been boning up on Ebola and attended Thursday's | plus those look-alike spacesuits, which should guard against the transmission of the infection from ebola patients. general practitioners like radha hackman have been boning up on ebola and attended thursday's session. |
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And we knew that we are - no longer belong to that. And we all cry, singing our national anthem. | and we knew that we. are - no longer belong to that and we all cry singing our national | And we knew that we are - no longer belong to that And we all cry, singing. our national | and we knew that we are - no longer belong to that. and we all cry, singing our national anthem. |
That was Bill Binnie, Jim Bender, Ovide Lamontagne and Kelly Ayotte. If Ayotte's voice sounds different from the others, that's because I spoke with her by phone. She was on her way to a fundraiser in Texas with some of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate. Her opponents complain that she is the anointed choice of Washington. | that was bill binnie jim. bender ovide lamontagne and kelly; ayotte if ayotte's voice sounds, different from. the others that's because i spoke with her by phone she was on her way to a fundraiser in, texas with some of the most powerful. republicans in the senate her opponents complain that she is, the anointed choice, of | That was Bill Binnie Jim Bender Ovide Lamontagne and Kelly Ayotte If Ayotte's voice sounds different from the others that's because I. spoke with. her by phone; She was on her way to a fundraiser in, Texas with some of the most powerful Republicans in the Senate Her opponents complain that she is the anointed choice of | that was bill binnie, jim bender, ovide lamontagne and kelly ayotte. if ayotte's voice sounds different from the others, that's because i spoke with her by phone. she was on her way to a fundraiser in texas with some of the most powerful republicans in the senate. her opponents complain that she is the anointed choice of washington. |
I think the description of me as the establishment candidate is actually ridiculous. The bottom line is that I've never run for office before. I was an appointed attorney general. | i. think the description of me as the establishment candidate is actually ridiculous the bottom line is that i've never run for office before i was an. appointed attorney | I think the description of me as the establishment candidate is actually ridiculous The bottom line is; that I've never run for, office before I was an appointed attorney | i think the description of me as the establishment candidate is actually ridiculous. the bottom line is that i've never run for office before. i was an appointed attorney general. |
Ayotte is generally considered the front-runner, followed by Bill Binnie. Binnie has been dumping tons of his own money into TV ads, many of which attack Ayotte. In an interview, Binnie defended his approach and looped back to issue number one. | ayotte is generally considered the front-runner followed by bill binnie, binnie has been dumping tons of his own money into tv ads many of which attack ayotte in an interview binnie defended his approach and looped back, to issue number | Ayotte is, generally considered the front-runner followed by Bill Binnie Binnie has been dumping tons of his own money into TV ads many of which attack Ayotte In an interview Binnie defended his, approach and looped back, to issue number | ayotte is generally considered the front-runner, followed by bill binnie. binnie has been dumping tons of his own money into tv ads, many of which attack ayotte. in an interview, binnie defended his approach and looped back to issue number one. |
Kelly is a lawyer. I'm a businessperson. Kelly has dealt with putting people in jail, for lack of a better term, and I've dealt with putting people in jobs. | kelly is a lawyer i'm a businessperson kelly has, dealt with putting people, in jail for lack of a better term. and i've dealt with, putting people in. | Kelly is a lawyer I'm a businessperson Kelly has dealt with putting people in. jail for lack of a better term and I've dealt with putting people in | kelly is a lawyer. i'm a businessperson. kelly has dealt with putting people in jail, for lack of a better term, and i've dealt with putting people in jobs. |
The challenge for candidate Jim Bender is to move beyond being described as the other wealthy businessman. | the challenge for candidate jim bender is to move beyond being described as the other wealthy | The challenge for candidate Jim Bender is to move beyond being described. as the other wealthy | the challenge for candidate jim bender is to move beyond being described as the other wealthy businessman. |
Have I been characterized that way? | have i been characterized that, | Have I been characterized that | have i been characterized that way? |
He says the key is to campaign tirelessly. | he says the key is to campaign. | He says the key is to campaign | he says the key is to campaign tirelessly. |
There's a shoe repair shop in Nashua Center, Gary's Shoe Repair. I've had five pairs of shoes repaired there since January. The other rich guy probably doesn't even repair his shoes; he buys new ones. | there's a. shoe repair shop in nashua center gary's, shoe repair i've had five pairs. of shoes repaired there since january the. other rich guy. probably doesn't even repair his shoes he buys new | There's, a shoe repair shop in Nashua Center Gary's Shoe Repair. I've had five pairs of shoes repaired there since January The other rich guy probably doesn't even repair his, shoes he, buys new | there's a shoe repair shop in nashua center, gary's shoe repair. i've had five pairs of shoes repaired there since january. the other rich guy probably doesn't even repair his shoes; he buys new ones. |
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If Ayotte has support from Washington, and the businessmen have the support of their own, personal wealth, Ovide Lamontagne has the support of the Republican Party's right wing. | if ayotte has support from washington and the businessmen have the support of their own; personal wealth ovide lamontagne has the. support of the, republican party's right | If, Ayotte has support from Washington and the businessmen have the, support of their own personal wealth Ovide Lamontagne has, the support of the Republican, Party's right | if ayotte has support from washington, and the businessmen have the support of their own, personal wealth, ovide lamontagne has the support of the republican party's right wing. |
The voters are looking for authenticity. And if they're looking for a conservative candidate, I'm the only conservative candidate in this race. | the voters are looking for authenticity and if they're, looking for, a conservative candidate i'm the only conservative candidate. in this | The voters are looking for authenticity And if, they're looking for a conservative candidate I'm the only conservative candidate. in this | the voters are looking for authenticity. and if they're looking for a conservative candidate, i'm the only conservative candidate in this race. |
The thing is while small government and low taxes have always been big in New Hampshire, Republicans here are, for the most part, not very conservative on social issues. According to a recent poll, the average New Hampshire Republican is more pro choice than the average American. | the thing is while, small government and low taxes have always been big in new hampshire republicans here are, for the most part not very conservative on social. issues according to a recent poll the average new, hampshire republican is. more pro choice than the. average | The thing is while small government and low taxes have always been big in New Hampshire. Republicans here are for the most part, not very conservative on, social, issues According to a. recent poll the average New Hampshire Republican is more pro choice than the average | the thing is while small government and low taxes have always been big in new hampshire, republicans here are, for the most part, not very conservative on social issues. according to a recent poll, the average new hampshire republican is more pro choice than the average american. |
This is also one of the least religious states in the country. And when the state legislature passed same-sex marriage, most people just shrugged. | this is also one of the least, religious. states in the country and when the state legislature passed same-sex marriage most people just | This is also, one of the least religious states, in the country And when the state legislature. passed same-sex marriage most people just | this is also one of the least religious states in the country. and when the state legislature passed same-sex marriage, most people just shrugged. |
Candidates and voters here all say they want to change Washington. When Lamontagne walks into the Turnage Barber Shop in downtown Plymouth, frustration with the status quo erupts out of a customer named Martin Wagoner(ph). | candidates, and voters here all say they want to change washington when lamontagne walks into the turnage barber shop. in, downtown plymouth frustration with the status quo erupts out of a customer named martin | Candidates and voters. here all say they want; to change Washington When Lamontagne walks into the Turnage Barber Shop in. downtown Plymouth frustration with the status. quo erupts out of a customer named Martin | candidates and voters here all say they want to change washington. when lamontagne walks into the turnage barber shop in downtown plymouth, frustration with the status quo erupts out of a customer named martin wagoner(ph). |
Washington is a complete cesspool. | washington is a complete | Washington is a complete | washington is a complete cesspool. |
We're going to make some changes. | we're, going to. make some | We're going to make some | we're going to make some changes. |
How in the hell are you going to make changes when it's the same damn party all the time? You get the Republicans or the Democrats. You can't get anybody else in. And this other - Tea Party, it's the same Republicans. | how in the hell are you going to make changes, when it's the same damn party all, the time? you get the republicans, or the democrats you can't get anybody else in and this other - tea. party it's the same | How in the hell are you going to make, changes when. it's the same damn, party all the, time? You get the Republicans or the Democrats You can't get anybody else in. And this other - Tea Party it's the same | how in the hell are you going to make changes when it's the same damn party all the time? you get the republicans or the democrats. you can't get anybody else in. and this other - tea party, it's the same republicans. |
Well, I haven't lost hope in America. | well i haven't lost hope in | Well I haven't lost hope; in | well, i haven't lost hope in america. |
Whoever wins the primary will run against Democrat Paul Hodes, who is trying to move from the House to the Senate. | whoever wins the primary will run against, democrat; paul, hodes who is trying, to move from the house to the | Whoever wins the primary, will; run against Democrat Paul Hodes who is trying to move from the House to. the | whoever wins the primary will run against democrat paul hodes, who is trying to move from the house to the senate. |
In the last two elections, Democrats swept New Hampshire from top to bottom. But political scientist Andy Smith, from the University of New Hampshire, expects it to go differently this time. | in the last two elections democrats swept new hampshire from top to bottom but political scientist andy smith. from the university of, new hampshire expects it to go differently this | In, the last two elections Democrats swept New Hampshire from top to bottom But political scientist Andy Smith from the University of New Hampshire expects it to go differently this | in the last two elections, democrats swept new hampshire from top to bottom. but political scientist andy smith, from the university of new hampshire, expects it to go differently this time. |
Republicans are very highly motivated. Democrats aren't really happy about what's going on in Washington and the state of the economy. So I don't think that the state is becoming more Republican suddenly. It's just that Republicans are going to get out and vote more than Democrats are. | republicans are very highly; motivated democrats aren't really happy about what's going on in washington and the state of the economy so i don't think that, the state is becoming more republican suddenly it's just that republicans are going to get out, and vote more than democrats | Republicans are very, highly motivated Democrats aren't really happy about what's going on in Washington and the state of the. economy So I don't think that the state is becoming more. Republican suddenly; It's just that, Republicans are going to get out and vote more than Democrats | republicans are very highly motivated. democrats aren't really happy about what's going on in washington and the state of the economy. so i don't think that the state is becoming more republican suddenly. it's just that republicans are going to get out and vote more than democrats are. |
The primary is September 14th, and then it's just seven more weeks until Election Day. | the primary is september 14th and then it's just seven more weeks until election | The primary is September 14th and then it's just seven more weeks until Election | the primary is september 14th, and then it's just seven more weeks until election day. |
Ari Shapiro, NPR News, Manchester, New Hampshire. | ari shapiro npr news manchester new | Ari Shapiro NPR News Manchester New | ari shapiro, npr news, manchester, new hampshire. |
It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News. I'm Steve Inskeep. | it's morning edition from npr news i'm steve | It's MORNING EDITION from NPR News I'm Steve | it's morning edition from npr news. i'm steve inskeep. |
On this day that his resignation is becoming known, let's take a moment to note the career of Karl Rove. He's a longtime Republican strategist. He directed the Republican takeover of Texas politics. His biggest star, George W. Bush, went on to the White House. And Rove spoke of a permanent Republican majority in the nation - until the fall of 2006. | on this day that his resignation is becoming known let's take a moment to note the career of karl rove he's a longtime. republican strategist he directed the republican takeover. of texas politics his biggest star george w bush went on to. the white house and rove spoke of a permanent. republican majority in the nation - until the fall of | On this day that his resignation is becoming known let's take a moment to note the career of Karl. Rove He's a longtime Republican strategist, He directed the. Republican takeover of Texas politics His biggest star George W Bush went on, to the White House And Rove, spoke. of a permanent Republican majority in the nation - until the fall of | on this day that his resignation is becoming known, let's take a moment to note the career of karl rove. he's a longtime republican strategist. he directed the republican takeover of texas politics. his biggest star, george w. bush, went on to the white house. and rove spoke of a permanent republican majority in the nation - until the fall of 2006. |
He was talking with NPR's ALL THINGS CONSIDERED when he confidently predicted one more victory. | he was talking. with npr's all things. considered when he confidently predicted one more | He was. talking with NPR's ALL. THINGS CONSIDERED when he confidently predicted one more, | he was talking with npr's all things considered when he confidently predicted one more victory. |
I'm looking at all these, Robert, and adding them up, and I add up to a Republican Senate and a Republican House. You may end up with the different math but you're entitled to your math, I'm entitled to the math. | i'm, looking at all these robert and adding them up and i add up to a republican senate and a republican house you may end up with the different math but you're entitled to your math i'm entitled to the | I'm. looking at all these Robert; and adding them up and I; add up to a Republican Senate and a Republican House, You, may end up with the different math but; you're entitled to your math I'm entitled to the | i'm looking at all these, robert, and adding them up, and i add up to a republican senate and a republican house. you may end up with the different math but you're entitled to your math, i'm entitled to the math. |
In this case, though, the Republicans lost. | in this case though the republicans | In. this case though the Republicans | in this case, though, the republicans lost. |
NPR White House correspondent David Greene has been covering this story. And David, I wanted to play that piece of tape because it just seems - even though his prediction wasn't right that time, it seemed like a classic moment for Karl Rove. | npr white. house, correspondent david greene has been covering this story and, david i wanted to play that, piece of tape because. it just seems - even though his prediction wasn't right. that time it seemed like a classic moment for karl | NPR White House correspondent David Greene has been covering this story And. David I wanted to play that piece of tape because it just seems - even though his prediction wasn't right that time it seemed like a, classic moment for Karl | npr white house correspondent david greene has been covering this story. and david, i wanted to play that piece of tape because it just seems - even though his prediction wasn't right that time, it seemed like a classic moment for karl rove. |
Oh, it's so Rove, Steve. And you know, a lot of people wondered whether he would be right because on the eve of President Bush's re-election in 2004 - I remember covering it - we were talking to Karl Rove and he made this bold prediction that the president was going to pull out the race against John Kerry. He was going to win Ohio and Florida - but that he would lose Pennsylvania. And that's exactly how things shook down and the president came back to the White House. | oh it's so rove steve; and you. know, a lot of people wondered whether. he would be right because on the eve of, president bush's re-election, in 2004 - i remember covering it - we were talking to karl rove and he made this bold prediction that the president was going to pull out the race against john kerry he was going to win ohio and florida - but that. he would lose pennsylvania and that's. exactly, how things shook down and the president came back to the white | Oh it's so Rove, Steve And. you know a lot of people wondered whether he would be right because on the eve of President Bush's re-election in 2004 - I remember covering it - we were talking to Karl Rove and he made this bold prediction that the president was going to pull out. the race against John Kerry He was going to win Ohio and Florida - but that he would lose Pennsylvania And that's exactly how things shook down. and the president came. back to the. White | oh, it's so rove, steve. and you know, a lot of people wondered whether he would be right because on the eve of president bush's re-election in 2004 - i remember covering it - we were talking to karl rove and he made this bold prediction that the president was going to pull out the race against john kerry. he was going to win ohio and florida - but that he would lose pennsylvania. and that's exactly how things shook down and the president came back to the white house. |
He also built this reputation as a guy who would be incredible at studying poll numbers and other kinds of numbers and finding things that other people overlook. | he. also built this reputation, as a guy who would be incredible at studying poll numbers. and other kinds of numbers and finding things that other people | He also built this reputation as a guy who would be incredible at studying poll numbers and other kinds of numbers and finding things that other people | he also built this reputation as a guy who would be incredible at studying poll numbers and other kinds of numbers and finding things that other people overlook. |
Well, exactly. And he would spout out all these statistics and, you know, you always wondered, is this spin or does Karl Rove actually have these numbers that no one else has access to? And time and time again he actually turned out to be right. But as you said, he was certainly not right with this Democratic takeover recently. | well exactly, and he; would spout out all these, statistics and, you know you, always wondered is this spin or does karl rove actually have these numbers that no one else has access to? and time and time again he actually turned out. to be right. but as you said he was certainly not right with this democratic takeover | Well exactly And he would spout out all these statistics and you know you always wondered is this spin, or does Karl Rove actually have these numbers that no one else has access to? And time and time again he actually turned out to be right But as you said he, was. certainly not right, with this Democratic takeover | well, exactly. and he would spout out all these statistics and, you know, you always wondered, is this spin or does karl rove actually have these numbers that no one else has access to? and time and time again he actually turned out to be right. but as you said, he was certainly not right with this democratic takeover recently. |
Okay. So why is Rove leaving the White House now? | okay so why is rove leaving the; white house | Okay So why is, Rove leaving the White House | okay. so why is rove leaving the white house now? |
Well, he said in a Wall Street Journal interview that this is now the time to spend, you know, more of his time with his family. He has a son who's in college in Texas and he wants to spend more time with his wife. | well he. said in, a wall, street, journal interview that this is now the time to spend you know more of his time with his family he has a son who's in college in texas and he wants to spend more time with his | Well he said in a Wall, Street Journal interview that this is now the time to spend you know more of his time with his family He has a son who's in college in Texas and he wants to spend more time with his | well, he said in a wall street journal interview that this is now the time to spend, you know, more of his time with his family. he has a son who's in college in texas and he wants to spend more time with his wife. |
Cell by cell, over the course of a few hours - or a few minutes, if the worm is under great duress - the chemical cascade of death advances. But, says Gems, interfering with that process by altering genes has some pretty dramatic consequences. | cell, by cell over the course, of a few hours - or a. few minutes if the worm is. under great duress - the chemical cascade of death advances but says gems interfering with that process by altering genes has some pretty dramatic | Cell by cell over the course of, a few hours - or a few minutes if. the worm is. under great duress - the chemical cascade of death advances, But says Gems interfering with that process by altering genes has some pretty dramatic | cell by cell, over the course of a few hours - or a few minutes, if the worm is under great duress - the chemical cascade of death advances. but, says gems, interfering with that process by altering genes has some pretty dramatic consequences. |
Because we can see death, it's meant that we've been able to find ways of stopping death. And in some circumstances, if you do that, it actually extends the life of the worm a little bit. If we can just figure out aging in one animal, you know, we've got our foot in the door to a broader understanding of aging. | because we can see death it's meant that we've been able to find ways of stopping death and in some circumstances if you do that it actually extends the life of. the worm a little bit if we can. just figure out aging in one animal you know we've got our foot in, the door to, a broader, understanding of | Because we can see death, it's meant that we've been able to, find ways of; stopping death And in some circumstances if you do, that it actually extends the life, of the worm a little bit If we can just figure out aging in one animal you know we've got our foot in the door to a broader understanding of | because we can see death, it's meant that we've been able to find ways of stopping death. and in some circumstances, if you do that, it actually extends the life of the worm a little bit. if we can just figure out aging in one animal, you know, we've got our foot in the door to a broader understanding of aging. |
And that broader understanding could extend to our own species. | and that broader understanding could extend to our own | And that broader understanding could extend to our own | and that broader understanding could extend to our own species. |
If it's possible in animals, it should be possible in human beings. In principle, you might be able to work out ways, for example, of where you have damaged tissue, from infection or injury or from stroke, of stopping the death from spreading from the dead part to the live part. And in the end, if we can slow aging down, then we can protect against the whole spectrum of aging-related diseases. | if it's possible in animals it should be possible in human beings in principle you might be able to. work out ways for example of where you have damaged tissue from infection or injury or from stroke of stopping the death from spreading from the dead part to the live part and in. the end if we can slow aging down then we can protect against the whole spectrum of aging-related | If it's possible in animals it should be possible in, human beings In principle, you might. be able to work out ways, for example of. where. you have damaged tissue from infection or injury or from stroke of stopping the death from spreading from the dead part to the live part And in the end if we can slow aging down. then we can protect against the, whole spectrum of aging-related | if it's possible in animals, it should be possible in human beings. in principle, you might be able to work out ways, for example, of where you have damaged tissue, from infection or injury or from stroke, of stopping the death from spreading from the dead part to the live part. and in the end, if we can slow aging down, then we can protect against the whole spectrum of aging-related diseases. |
An exciting prospect for the future of medicine. But doesn't the study of all this death and dying get a bit, well, depressing? We put the question to Professor Gems. | an exciting prospect for the future. of medicine but doesn't the study of all this death and dying get a bit well depressing? we put the question, to. professor | An exciting, prospect for the future of medicine But doesn't the study of all this death and dying get a bit well depressing? We. put the question; to Professor | an exciting prospect for the future of medicine. but doesn't the study of all this death and dying get a bit, well, depressing? we put the question to professor gems. |
The thing which is depressing is when you're faced with something which is completely undefeatable. But when you work on aging - when you work on the biology of aging, and you realize that aging is actually something that's plastic, it's something that's changeable, then you're in the position of confronting really a terrible evil and being - and having a chance of being able to do something about it. I mean, that's quite the opposite of depressing. It's a very exciting challenge. | the thing which is depressing is when. you're faced with something which is completely undefeatable but when you work on aging - when you work on the biology of aging and you realize that aging is, actually something that's. plastic. it's. something that's changeable then you're in, the position of confronting really a terrible, evil and being - and having a chance of being able to, do something. about it i mean that's quite, the opposite of depressing it's a very exciting | The thing which is depressing is when you're faced with something which is. completely. undefeatable, But. when you work on aging - when you work on the. biology of aging and you realize that aging is actually something; that's plastic it's something that's changeable then, you're in the position of confronting really a terrible, evil and being - and having a chance. of being able to do something about it I mean that's quite, the opposite of depressing It's a very exciting | the thing which is depressing is when you're faced with something which is completely undefeatable. but when you work on aging - when you work on the biology of aging, and you realize that aging is actually something that's plastic, it's something that's changeable, then you're in the position of confronting really a terrible evil and being - and having a chance of being able to do something about it. i mean, that's quite the opposite of depressing. it's a very exciting challenge. |
David Gems is a professor at the Institute for Healthy Aging in London. | david gems is a professor at the institute for healthy aging in | David Gems is, a professor at the Institute for Healthy Aging in | david gems is a professor at the institute for healthy aging in london. |
An infamous Russian arms dealer who came to be known as the Merchant of Death now faces life in prison. Viktor Bout's customers were said to range from rebels in Africa to al-Qaida. What he was convicted of yesterday in a federal court in Manhattan was conspiring to kill American citizens by agreeing to sell heavy weapons to men who said they were members of a Colombian terror group. Bout had spent two decades in the international arms trade when he was caught in Bangkok in 2008. Michael Sullivan has been following the case and joined us from Bangkok. And Michael, what was it about Viktor Bout that made him stand out. | an infamous russian arms dealer who came to be known as the merchant of death now faces life in prison viktor bout's customers were said to range from rebels in africa to al-qaida what he was convicted of; yesterday in a federal court in manhattan was conspiring to, kill american citizens by agreeing to sell, heavy weapons to men who, said they were members; of a colombian terror group bout had spent two decades in the international arms trade when he was caught in bangkok in 2008. michael sullivan has been following the case and joined us from bangkok and michael what was it about viktor bout that made him. stand | An infamous Russian arms dealer who came, to be known as the. Merchant of Death. now faces life in prison Viktor Bout's customers were said to range from rebels. in Africa, to al-Qaida What he. was, convicted of. yesterday in a federal court in Manhattan was conspiring to kill American citizens by agreeing to sell heavy weapons to men who said they were members of a Colombian terror group Bout had spent two; decades in the international arms trade when he was caught in Bangkok in 2008. Michael Sullivan has been following the case and joined us from Bangkok And Michael what was it about Viktor Bout that made him stand | an infamous russian arms dealer who came to be known as the merchant of death now faces life in prison. viktor bout's customers were said to range from rebels in africa to al-qaida. what he was convicted of yesterday in a federal court in manhattan was conspiring to kill american citizens by agreeing to sell heavy weapons to men who said they were members of a colombian terror group. bout had spent two decades in the international arms trade when he was caught in bangkok in 2008. michael sullivan has been following the case and joined us from bangkok. and michael, what was it about viktor bout that made him stand out. |
Renee, this guy was the Costco of arms dealers. I mean, his reach, his whole setup was so big, his career so colorful, that they actually made a movie about him starring Nicolas Cage. | renee this guy was the costco of, arms dealers i mean his reach his whole setup was so big his. career. so, colorful that they actually made a movie about him starring nicolas | Renee this guy was the Costco of arms dealers I mean his reach his whole setup was so big his career so colorful that they, actually made a movie about him starring Nicolas | renee, this guy was the costco of arms dealers. i mean, his reach, his whole setup was so big, his career so colorful, that they actually made a movie about him starring nicolas cage. |
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That's from the 2005 movie "Lord of War" that was based on Bout's career. And he really was an equal opportunity merchant of death, if you believe prosecutors as biographers. I mean, he sold to anyone - to the Taliban, to Gadhafi, to Charles Taylor in Libya, to Hezbollah. In fact, the guy would even sell to both sides in the same war. Doug Farah tells a story in his book about Bout about asking somebody on one side in an African conflict why they didn't just kill Bout for arming the other side, and they guy says you don't shoot the mailman. And Bout was the mailman - he delivered. | that's, from the 2005 movie "lord of war" that was based on bout's career and he really was an equal opportunity merchant of death if you believe prosecutors as biographers i. mean, he, sold to anyone - to the taliban to gadhafi; to charles taylor in libya. to hezbollah in fact the guy would even sell to both sides in the. same war; doug farah tells a story in, his book about bout about; asking somebody on one side in an african conflict why they didn't just kill bout for arming the other side and they guy says you, don't shoot the mailman and. bout was the mailman - he | That's from the 2005 movie "Lord of War" that was based on Bout's career And he really was an equal opportunity merchant of death if you. believe prosecutors as biographers. I mean he sold to anyone - to the Taliban to Gadhafi, to Charles Taylor in Libya to Hezbollah In fact the. guy would, even sell to. both sides in. the same war, Doug Farah tells a story in his book about Bout about asking somebody on one side in an African conflict why they didn't just kill Bout for arming the other side and they guy says you don't shoot the. mailman And Bout was the mailman - he. | that's from the 2005 movie "lord of war" that was based on bout's career. and he really was an equal opportunity merchant of death, if you believe prosecutors as biographers. i mean, he sold to anyone - to the taliban, to gadhafi, to charles taylor in libya, to hezbollah. in fact, the guy would even sell to both sides in the same war. doug farah tells a story in his book about bout about asking somebody on one side in an african conflict why they didn't just kill bout for arming the other side, and they guy says you don't shoot the mailman. and bout was the mailman - he delivered. |
Now, Victor Bout had been in the Soviet air force. He was an officer. How did he get his start in the arms business? | now victor bout had been in the soviet air force he, was an officer how did he get his start in the arms | Now Victor Bout had been in the Soviet air force He was an officer How did he get his start in the, arms | now, victor bout had been in the soviet air force. he was an officer. how did he get his start in the arms business? |
With the collapse of the Soviet Union, which he saw as an opportunity. He saw lots of cargo planes abandoned at airports and lots of stockpiled weapons unguarded because the guards weren't getting paid. And he basically said, hey, this can work, and that was it. He had the planes, he had the guns and he'd fly anywhere. In fact, the U.S. even used Bout's planes to fly supplies into Iraq during the war because it simply didn't have enough of its own, and that was a little embarrassing. 'Cause on the one hand you had the Treasury Department, which was already after Bout for his role in arming groups in various conflicts; while on the other hand you have the DOD using his planes to mule supplies to Iraq. | with the collapse of the soviet union which he saw as an opportunity, he saw lots of cargo planes abandoned, at airports and lots of stockpiled weapons unguarded because the guards weren't getting paid and he basically said hey this can work and that was it he had the planes he had the guns and he'd. fly anywhere in fact the u.s even, used bout's planes to fly supplies into iraq during the war because it simply didn't have enough of its own and that was a, little embarrassing 'cause on the one hand you had; the treasury department which was already after bout for, his role in arming groups, in various conflicts, while on the other hand you have the dod using his planes to mule supplies to | With the collapse of the Soviet Union which he saw, as an opportunity He saw lots of; cargo planes abandoned at airports and lots of stockpiled weapons unguarded because the guards. weren't getting paid And he basically said hey this can. work and that was it He had the planes he had the guns and he'd fly, anywhere, In fact the U.S even used Bout's planes to fly supplies into Iraq during the war because it simply didn't have enough of its own and that was a little embarrassing 'Cause on the. one hand you had, the Treasury Department which was already after Bout for, his role in arming groups in various conflicts while, on the other. hand you have the, DOD using his planes to mule. supplies to. | with the collapse of the soviet union, which he saw as an opportunity. he saw lots of cargo planes abandoned at airports and lots of stockpiled weapons unguarded because the guards weren't getting paid. and he basically said, hey, this can work, and that was it. he had the planes, he had the guns and he'd fly anywhere. in fact, the u.s. even used bout's planes to fly supplies into iraq during the war because it simply didn't have enough of its own, and that was a little embarrassing. 'cause on the one hand you had the treasury department, which was already after bout for his role in arming groups in various conflicts; while on the other hand you have the dod using his planes to mule supplies to iraq. |
And when he was captured in 2008, it took more than two years to get him extradited from Thailand. What took so long? | and when he was captured in 2008, it took more than two years to get him extradited from thailand what took so | And when he was captured in 2008, it, took more than two. years to get him. extradited from Thailand, What took so. | and when he was captured in 2008, it took more than two years to get him extradited from thailand. what took so long? |
The Thais were getting leaned on pretty hard by the Russians, presumably because they didn't want him spilling any secrets he might have about their role in helping him arm these various groups around the world. But in the end, the Thais went with the U.S. - it's not clear why. Bout still maintains his innocence. He says he's simply a businessman who's been set up, but there don't seem to be many takers for that argument. The trial was over in three weeks and it took the jury only two days to find him guilty on all four charges. | the thais were getting leaned on pretty hard by the, russians presumably because they didn't want him spilling any secrets. he might have about their, role in helping him arm these various groups around the world but in the end the thais went with the u.s - it's not clear why bout still maintains his innocence he says he's simply a businessman who's been set up. but there, don't seem to be many. takers for that argument the trial was, over in three weeks and, it took the jury only. two days to find him guilty on all four | The Thais were getting leaned on pretty hard by the. Russians presumably because, they, didn't want. him spilling any. secrets he might have about, their role in helping him arm, these various, groups around the world But in the end the Thais went with, the U.S - it's not clear why, Bout still maintains his innocence He says he's simply a, businessman who's been set, up but there don't seem to be many takers for that, argument; The trial. was over in three weeks. and it took the jury only two, days, to find him guilty; on all four | the thais were getting leaned on pretty hard by the russians, presumably because they didn't want him spilling any secrets he might have about their role in helping him arm these various groups around the world. but in the end, the thais went with the u.s. - it's not clear why. bout still maintains his innocence. he says he's simply a businessman who's been set up, but there don't seem to be many takers for that argument. the trial was over in three weeks and it took the jury only two days to find him guilty on all four charges. |
Michael Sullivan speaking to us from Bangkok. | michael sullivan speaking to us from | Michael Sullivan speaking to us from. | michael sullivan speaking to us from bangkok. |
NPR's Sylvia Poggioli is in Athens and she joins us on the line for a look at what the strike is looking like there. Good morning, Sylvia. | npr's sylvia poggioli is in athens and she. joins us on the line for a look at what the strike is looking like there good morning | NPR's Sylvia Poggioli is in Athens and she joins us on the line for a look, at, what the, strike is looking like there Good morning | npr's sylvia poggioli is in athens and she joins us on the line for a look at what the strike is looking like there. good morning, sylvia. |
Good morning, Renee. | good morning | Good morning | good morning, renee. |
What's the scene there? Pretty quiet, I imagine. | what's the scene there? pretty quiet i | What's the scene there? Pretty quiet I, | what's the scene there? pretty quiet, i imagine. |
It's very quiet. There are no buses, taxis. All flights have been cancelled. State offices, shops, even bakeries are shut down. This mother of all strikes is the first 48-hour general strike in, I think, two decades, and it follows weeks of walkouts in many sectors, from judges to journalists, school teachers to garbage collectors. There are piles of garbage everywhere in Athens. The walkout started about two weeks ago. And to give you a sense of the anger and how fed up Greeks are with the austerity measures, a garbage strike of this scope some years ago would have triggered fury at the strikers. Today, even though the health ministry have warned of the dangers for public health, there is a very strong sense of solidarity with the garbage collectors. | it's very quiet there are no buses taxis all flights have been cancelled state offices shops even bakeries are shut down. this mother of all strikes is the. first 48-hour general strike, in i think two decades and it. follows weeks of walkouts in many sectors from judges to journalists school teachers to garbage collectors there are piles of garbage everywhere in athens the walkout started about two weeks ago and. to give you a sense. of the anger and how. fed up greeks are with the austerity measures a garbage strike of this scope some. years ago would have. triggered fury at the strikers today even though the health, ministry have warned, of the dangers for public health there is, a very strong sense of solidarity with the garbage | It's very, quiet There are no buses taxis All flights have been cancelled, State offices shops even bakeries, are shut down This mother of all strikes is the first 48-hour general strike in I think. two decades and it follows weeks, of walkouts in many sectors from judges to journalists school teachers to garbage collectors There are piles of garbage everywhere in Athens The walkout started about two weeks ago And to give. you a sense. of the anger and how fed up; Greeks are with the austerity. measures a garbage strike of this scope some years; ago would have triggered fury at the strikers Today even though the health ministry, have warned of the dangers. for, public health, there is a very strong sense of solidarity with the garbage | it's very quiet. there are no buses, taxis. all flights have been cancelled. state offices, shops, even bakeries are shut down. this mother of all strikes is the first 48-hour general strike in, i think, two decades, and it follows weeks of walkouts in many sectors, from judges to journalists, school teachers to garbage collectors. there are piles of garbage everywhere in athens. the walkout started about two weeks ago. and to give you a sense of the anger and how fed up greeks are with the austerity measures, a garbage strike of this scope some years ago would have triggered fury at the strikers. today, even though the health ministry have warned of the dangers for public health, there is a very strong sense of solidarity with the garbage collectors. |
But as we just heard, Sylvia, tomorrow the Greek parliament will vote on this new austerity package. It includes more wage and job cuts, higher taxes and a watering down of national collective bargaining in the private sector. Is there any chance that this new austerity package will not pass? | but as we just heard sylvia tomorrow the greek parliament. will vote. on this new austerity package it includes more wage and job, cuts higher taxes and a watering down of. national collective bargaining in the private sector is there any chance. that this new austerity package will not | But as we just heard Sylvia tomorrow, the Greek parliament will vote on this, new austerity package It includes more. wage and job cuts; higher taxes. and a, watering down of national, collective bargaining in the private sector Is there, any chance that this new austerity package will not | but as we just heard, sylvia, tomorrow the greek parliament will vote on this new austerity package. it includes more wage and job cuts, higher taxes and a watering down of national collective bargaining in the private sector. is there any chance that this new austerity package will not pass? |
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I was feeling very unprepared. But I must say yes this is a fascinating session I have attended and it has added, you know, to my confidence. And where we've had a few weak areas, I think it's helped me to learn how to plug the loopholes. | i was feeling very unprepared but i must say yes this is a fascinating, session i have attended and it has added you know to my confidence and where we've had a few weak areas i think it's helped me to learn how to plug; the | I was feeling very unprepared But I must say, yes this is a fascinating session I have attended and. it has added you. know to my confidence And where we've had a few weak areas I think; it's helped me to learn how to plug the | i was feeling very unprepared. but i must say yes this is a fascinating session i have attended and it has added, you know, to my confidence. and where we've had a few weak areas, i think it's helped me to learn how to plug the loopholes. |
DR. KWADO ANSAH KORAM: This is a bio-safety level three building. | dr kwado ansah koram: this is a bio-safety level three | DR KWADO ANSAH KORAM: This is a bio-safety level three, | dr. kwado ansah koram: this is a bio-safety level three building. |
It's here at the University of Ghana's Noguchi Research Institute that blood samples are tested for infectious diseases, including Ebola. About 60 to date, and they've all been negative says the director, Dr. Kwadwo Ansah Koram. He warns that there's some hysteria, even among doctors, who are sending in samples he says that don't need Ebola testing. He cautions. | it's here at; the university of ghana's noguchi research institute that blood samples are tested for infectious, diseases including ebola about 60 to date and they've all been negative says the director, dr kwadwo ansah koram he warns that there's, some hysteria even among; doctors who are sending, in samples. he says that don't need ebola. testing he | It's here at the University of Ghana's Noguchi. Research Institute that blood samples are tested for infectious diseases. including Ebola About 60 to date and they've all been negative says the director, Dr Kwadwo Ansah Koram He warns that there's some hysteria even among doctors; who are sending in samples he says. that don't need Ebola testing He. | it's here at the university of ghana's noguchi research institute that blood samples are tested for infectious diseases, including ebola. about 60 to date, and they've all been negative says the director, dr. kwadwo ansah koram. he warns that there's some hysteria, even among doctors, who are sending in samples he says that don't need ebola testing. he cautions. |
We need a few cool heads at the moment. | we need a few cool heads at the | We. need a few cool, heads at the | we need a few cool heads at the moment. |
Is there a bit of panic about Ebola then? | is there a bit of panic about ebola | Is there a bit of panic about Ebola | is there a bit of panic about ebola then? |
Oh, there is a lot of panic (laughter) including the (unintelligible) and everything. It's panicky because of the case fatality. | oh there is a lot of panic (laughter) including the (unintelligible) and, everything it's panicky because of the case | Oh there is a lot of panic (laughter) including the (unintelligible) and everything It's, panicky because of the case | oh, there is a lot of panic (laughter) including the (unintelligible) and everything. it's panicky because of the case fatality. |
Church sermons today have been urging Ghanaians to protect themselves. Wash your hands well, as the radio spot says and... | church sermons today have been urging ghanaians to protect themselves wash your. hands well as the radio spot says | Church, sermons today have been urging Ghanaians to. protect, themselves. Wash your hands well as the, radio spot says. | church sermons today have been urging ghanaians to protect themselves. wash your hands well, as the radio spot says and... |
(SOUNDBITE OF COMMERCIAL ) | (soundbite of commercial | (SOUNDBITE OF COMMERCIAL | (soundbite of commercial ) |
Lets stop Ebola even before it starts. | lets stop ebola even before. it | Lets stop Ebola even before it | lets stop ebola even before it starts. |
The threat of Ebola arriving in Ghana is already affecting the economy. Hotels report canceled conferences and room bookings as more regional and international airline suspended flights to and from the Ebola affected zone. Ofeibea Quist-Arcton, NPR News, Accra. | the, threat of ebola arriving in ghana is already affecting. the economy hotels report canceled conferences and room bookings as more regional and international airline suspended, flights to, and. from the ebola affected zone ofeibea quist-arcton npr news | The threat of. Ebola arriving in Ghana is already affecting the economy Hotels; report canceled conferences and room bookings as more regional and international airline suspended flights to. and, from the Ebola affected, zone Ofeibea Quist-Arcton NPR News | the threat of ebola arriving in ghana is already affecting the economy. hotels report canceled conferences and room bookings as more regional and international airline suspended flights to and from the ebola affected zone. ofeibea quist-arcton, npr news, accra. |
This is ALL THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News. I'm Melissa Block. | this is all things considered from npr news i'm melissa | This is ALL. THINGS CONSIDERED from NPR News, I'm Melissa | this is all things considered from npr news. i'm melissa block. |
And I'm Audie Cornish. Hollywood makes big movies like "Ironman 3" and smaller movies like "Beast Of The Southern Wild." But no one has ever seen a movie as small as the one just created by four scientists at IBM. It's called "A Boy And His Atom" and the team made it by moving around individual atoms on a surface cooled to minus 450 degrees Fahrenheit. | and i'm audie cornish hollywood makes big; movies like "ironman 3" and smaller movies. like, "beast of, the southern wild" but no one has ever seen a movie as small as the one just created by four; scientists. at ibm it's called. "a boy and his atom" and the team made, it by moving around individual atoms on a surface. cooled to minus 450 degrees | And I'm Audie. Cornish Hollywood makes big movies like "Ironman 3" and smaller movies like "Beast. Of The Southern Wild" But no one has ever seen a movie as small as the one just created by; four scientists at IBM It's called; "A Boy And His Atom" and the team made it by moving, around. individual atoms on a surface cooled to minus 450 degrees | and i'm audie cornish. hollywood makes big movies like "ironman 3" and smaller movies like "beast of the southern wild." but no one has ever seen a movie as small as the one just created by four scientists at ibm. it's called "a boy and his atom" and the team made it by moving around individual atoms on a surface cooled to minus 450 degrees fahrenheit. |
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