GOP Conflicted About Debt Ceiling Issue

President Obama has agreed to accept a deficit-cutting package along with the higher debt ceiling the U.S. needs to continue borrowing, but he wants more revenue alongside the spending cuts. The Republican Party is still wrestling with its response — and even with the concept of the debt ceiling itself.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/07/13/137825939/gop-conflicted-about-debt-ceiling-issue?ft=1&f=1014

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Pakistanis Distraught Over U.S. Aid

The head of Pakistan's spy agency ISI is meeting with American officials in Washington today. The meeting comes after the U.S. suspended about 800 million dollars of military aid to Pakistan. The countries' relationship has taken a nose dive after the capture and death of Osama Bin Laden. Host Michel Martin gets an update about U.S.-Pakistani relations with NPR Foreign Correspondent Julie McCarthy.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/07/14/137848113/pakistanis-distraught-over-u-s-aid?ft=1&f=1014

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Heads Up, TV Fans: Great Shows Start This Week

New seasons of Curb Your Enthusiasm and Torchwood premiered over the weekend, and three other cable shows return to prime time starting Wednesday. Never mind that it's the height of summer ? TV critic David Bianculli says this week will be a TV fan's Christmas.

Source: http://www.npr.org/2011/07/12/137647764/heads-up-tv-fans-great-shows-start-this-week?ft=1&f=1057

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