Wednesday, April 25, 2007
Minnesota Public Radio Stories
Bush, Congress clash over Iraq
The Democrat-controlled Congress and President Bush want to steer the Iraq war in starkly different directions. How will the power struggle over war funding and withdrawal timetables play out?11:00 a.m.GuestsKathryn Pearson: Political scientist at the University of Minnesota.More from MPRStatement from President Bush on Iraq (04/03/2007)E.J. Dionne surveys the political scene (04/17/2007)How is Iraq shaping the presidential race? (04/12/2007)
VA secretary: "This huge bureaucracy needs a major transformation"
A presidential task force headed by Veterans Affairs Secretary James Nicholson has announced its recommendations for reducing the bureaucracy veterans face when they seek medical care through the VA. Nicholson made his proposal in a speech at the National Press Club in Washington.12:00 p.m.More from MPRMore than 20,000 care packages and counting (04/22/2007)Vets' programs get boost in House bill (04/17/2007)Family of Iraq war vet disputes report but won't sue (04/16/2007)Pawlenty appoints panel to oversee Veterans Home (04/06/2007)Iraq veterans and families explain the toll of war (03/28/2007)The fines pile up at veterans home (03/20/2007)Number of homeless vets is small, but growing (03/14/2007)Resources
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