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Friday, 03/19/10 Noon and 7pm

The state was at odds with the EPA and Rutland aldermen losing confidence in their police chief were among the top stories this week.

Week In Review With Juan Williams

Mar 20, 8:00am Washington was swept up in drama this week as the health care debate finally came to a vote. Obama also signed his jobs bill, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton traveled to Russia. Host Scott Simon reviews the week's news with NPR News Analyst Juan Williams. Listen to audio »

Catholics Torn On Health Care Abortion Language

Mar 20, 8:00am The Catholic bishops have lobbied hard to get Catholic members of Congress to oppose the current health care bill because of language it says could allow some federal funding of abortion. The Catholic hospital group differs on the interpretation of the abortion language and the relative importance of the rest of the bill. Listen to audio »

Pope apology for Irish church sex abuse

Mar 20, 11:30am Pope Benedict XVI apologises to victims of child sex abuse by priests in Ireland and says bishops made "serious mistakes".

Obama in final health vote push

Mar 20, 11:03am US President Barack Obama heads to Capitol Hill to try to drum up support ahead of a vote on sweeping healthcare reform.


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