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GOP Platform Anti-Abortion Language Includes No Exceptions For Rape, Incest

Greg Allen, NPR — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 22:37:44 +0000

In Tampa, Fla., a week ahead of their national convention, Republicans are drawing up their party platform. There are muted disagreements over a few issues, such as immigration and same-sex marriage. But at least within the platform committee, one of the least controversial issues discussed this week is abortion.

With little discussion, the committee on Tuesday adopted the same anti-abortion language it included in GOP platforms in 2004 and 2008.

Media Outlets Adapt to Growing Hispanic Audience

Greg Allen, NPR — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:04:40 +0000

Rapid growth in the U.S. Hispanic community has created another boom — in Hispanic media. In recent months, several major media players have announced plans to join the competition for the Hispanic television audience. There's a new Hispanic broadcast TV network coming, plus a host of new cable channels aimed at Latinos.

The numbers tell the story: According to the census, the U.S. Hispanic population jumped by more than 40 percent in the past decade. The nation's 50 million-plus Hispanics now make up 16 percent of the TV-viewing public.

And those numbers are expected to grow.

Across Iowa, Gingrich Highlights His Experience As Poll Numbers Slip

Greg Allen, NPR — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:59:24 +0000

At every stop in Iowa, former House speaker Newt Gingrich touts his experience. He calls himself a "supply-side conservative" who worked with Ronald Reagan in the 80's and again as House speaker in the 90's to revive the economy.

But he's not averse to a good photo op.

At The Chocolate Season in Algona Wednesday, owner Erika Jensen showed Gingrich and his wife Calista how to make hand-dipped chocolates.

It gave him an opportunity to pick up a feud he's been having with former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney.

Social Security: The 'Third Rail' No More?

Greg Allen, NPR — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 18:48:20 +0000

It's often been called the "third rail" of American politics. If so, many of those running for office this political season are living dangerously.

Social Security — what's wrong with it and how to fix it — has become part of the political debate in the presidential primary season. Most candidates say they have plans to reform it, but Texas Gov.

Romney Looks To Outshine Perry And Other Rivals In Flordia

Greg Allen, NPR — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:53:12 +0000

Everyone likes to be loved, and when campaign season comes around, Florida gets more than its share of adoration.

"This is just a state that's like the whole country," said Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney. "I love Florida, love being here, love the people of this state, in part because you understand what makes America America."

So far, Florida is returning his affection. He leads Texas Gov.