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Capitol Hill Lawmakers Respond To Obama's Speech

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Wed, 01/26/2011 - 3:00am

The part of the State of the Union that the cameras don't usually catch, is the flood of senators and representatives out of the House chamber and into Statuary Hall.

That's where the Capitol press corps waits for their reactions to the president's speech.

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2 Thai Senators Kickbox To Get Their Point Across

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 09/14/2010 - 4:56am

The two Thai senators are both former professional kickboxers. They went two rounds in a ring in front Parliament to promote traditional Thai kickboxing.

One of the boxing senators is 59, the other is 64 years old.

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Clapper's Job 1? Convince Senate DNI Post Can Work

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Mon, 07/19/2010 - 10:02pm

Retired Air Force Gen. James Clapper begins the confirmation process Tuesday as he seeks to become Director of National Intelligence.

Senators aren't convinced anyone can successfully head all 16 U.S. spy and intelligence agencies.

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Sen. Enzi Plays Crucial Role Negotiating Health Care

NPR Programs: Morning Edition  Tue, 08/25/2009 - 6:55am

Sen. Mike Enzi (R-WY) represents the smallest state in population but he has a big role to play in the negotiations to overhaul health care.

Enzi is one of the "gang of six" senators crafting the Senate's health care bill. He says he won't vote for any measure that can't get the support of 75 to 80 senators.

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