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Ex-Peace Corps Director Sargent Shriver Dies At 95
Sargent Shriver, the founding director of the Peace Corps and a former Democratic vice presidential nominee, has died at the age of 95. Shriver served in the administrations of his brother-in-law, John F. Kennedy, and Lyndon Johnson. For more, Robert Siegel speaks to Frank Mankiewicz, a former spokesman for Robert Kennedy and former regional director [...]
Tunisians Loot Lavish Homes Of Former Ruling Clan
Tunisians say they want a complete break with their former autocratic ruler. They say the president, his wife and her family abused power and enriched themselves at the expense of the Tunisian people, who are now looting the family’s lavish homes. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us View full post on NPR Programs: All [...]
Democrats Seek Right Message To Boost Health Law
For Republicans intent on repealing the new health care law, the message has been simple: It’s bad. Democrats, on the other hand, have had a much more difficult job selling the merits of the law — often doing more to confuse than to enthuse the public. » E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us View full [...]
Finding The Path Toward Employment In St. Louis
Six unemployed residents of the area have vastly different backgrounds. But they all share one goal — finding a job. In St. Louis, the labor market and unemployment rate are very similar to the rest of the nation. NPR begins a year-long journey, following these residents in their quest for work. » E-Mail This » [...]