Saturday, November 07, 2009 2:43 p.m.
Could Big Donors Break Obama's Fundraising Record?
The Obama presidential campaign rewrote the playbook for raising campaign cash in 2008. The Supreme Court may change it again before 2010: An upcoming decision could potentially curb the growing influence of small donors in favor of corporate America.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 1:09 p.m.
Rough Road For Military Families With Special Needs
Deployments are usually hard on families. Spouses must become single parents for months on end, managing households with little outside help. These challenges become even more daunting for families with special needs children.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Faces Of Fort Hood Victims Begin To Emerge
The shooting at Ft. Hood left 13 dead and 30 wounded. They came from cities and towns all over the U.S., where relatives and friends are left in shock.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
The Health Care Debate Opens On The House Floor
The U.S. House of Representatives this morning finally opens debate on its health care overhaul bill, the centerpiece of President Obama's domestic agenda. Host Scott Simon talks to NPR's Julie Rovner about the debate and where the legislation stands.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Takes A Pretty Big Key Ring For The Keys To 100 Cities
It used to be that receiving the key to a city was a rare honor worthy of the front page. Now, just as front pages are disappearing, apparently all you need to get a key to a city is to ask. Mark Malkoff is a comedy writer and filmmaker who's embarked on a month-long, cross-country tour to see how many mayors will give him the key to their cities.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Wary Employers Keep Jobless Numbers High
A 10.2 percent unemployment rate is like a gut punch. It's just such a big number, a level of joblessness we haven't experienced here in the U.S. since the early '80s. This, even as the economy is actually growing again. But many employers just aren't ready to start hiring yet.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Fort Hood Community Gathers To Mourn
Hundreds gathered Friday night at Fort Hood's football stadium for a candlelight vigil for the 43 people killed and wounded Thursday.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Series Introduction: Impact Of War
In November, Weekend Edition Saturday will air a series of stories focused on the impact of war on people thousands of miles from the battlefield — the parents, spouses and children struggling to cope. Host Scott Simon gets a preview from the project's supervising editor, Danyell Irby.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Congress Considers Help For Families Of Injured Service Members
Military families around the country say they urgently need the government to give them a different kind of support. They need help taking care of relatives who were severely wounded in the wars — relatives who now are living at home. Host Scott Simon speaks with NPR's Daniel Zwerdling about how a recently discussed bill in Congress could help.
Saturday, November 07, 2009 5:00 a.m.
Week In Review With Daniel Schorr
This week saw the largest mass shooting ever at a military base in the U.S.; unemployment climbed into the double digits and the run-off election in Afghanistan was called off. Host Scott Simon reviews the week in the news with NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr.
