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Daniel talks with Ted Halstead, executive director of 'Redefining Progress', an economics research group based in San Francisco. Halstead says the Gross Domestic Product gives a misleading picture of the economic well-being in the USA.

Daniel talks with NPR's Linda Gradstein who is in Jeruselem about the death of Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin. He was shot at a peace rally in Jeruselem today.

Jacki speaks with writer Naomi Wolf, who has written an essay squaring her feminist philosophy with the fact that, when she got married, she was totally sucked into the idea of a traditional wedding, complete with Victorian-style wedding dress. The essay is called "Brideland," and appears in a new book called Being Real (Doubleday).

Susan speaks with Father Fred Kamer, president of Catholic Relief Services about a decrease in contributions to charity by Americans. He says that this decline in giving comes at a time when more people are requesting assistance from churches and other charitable organizations.

Daniel explores reaction among the left and right wings within Israel with Yaron Ezrachi, a political theorist at Hebrew University in Jerusalem, and Bob Lang a spokesperson from the West Bank settlers. Both say that the assassination of Rabin was abhorrant, but disagreed sharply on what course Israel should take vis-a-vis the Palestinians. 9:30 Funding Credit Cross Promo Station Break (:59) Forward Promo

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo never covered the sexual misconduct probe into Gov. Andrew Cuomo on his show. The state attorney general's report showed he advised his brother on responding to the allegations.

Jacki talks with this unusual group of musicians who, more than anything else, resemble a travelling troupe of medieval balladeers. Big Blow and the Bushwackers, as they're called, isn't a group restricted to the normal collection of musical instruments rather they draw on anything that makes sound - be it trash or their own bodies. The Bushwackers love to perform live but they have made it into a studio to produce a couple of cd's on Wedgie Records. Their latest studio effort is called "Habagoola" and is available by calling 1-800- 394-1140.

NPR's Howard Berkes introduces us to Patricia Sullivan of Missoula, Montana, whose job it is to write descriptions of web sites on the world wide web.

of the Greek Prime Minister.

NPR's Chitra Ragavan reports that while federal agencies and departments are finally back at work again, a daunting task awaits them -- catching up with nearly a month's workload.

Alleged drug kingpin, Juan Garcia Abrego (AH-bray-go) is in jail today in Houston, awaiting arraignment on charges of overseeing the distribution of large amounts of cocaine and marijuana in the United States from a base in northern Mexico. Abrego, a U.S. citizen, was deported from Mexico yesterday after being seized by Mexican anti-drug agents. In the United States, the White House has hailed the arrest and deportation. But NPR's David Welna reports the incident has created controversy in Mexico, where Abrego is suspected of involvement in bribery and corruption at high levels of the Mexican government.

Danny speaks with NPR's Michael Goldfarb in London about the wrapup today of a 40 nation conference on how to rebuild Bosnia. The meeting set into motion the machinery to deal with such issues as refugee resettlement and finance. Overshadowing the event was a French threat to "hit" the Bosnian Serbs if the Serbs don't return two French flyers who were shot down in a NATO mission last summer.

NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that the political shakeup following Russia's parliamentary elections and the continued Chechen crisis have caused President Yeltsin act in ways which are reminiscent of the "old" Russia.

In his state-of-the-state address last night, Michigan Governor John Engler announced a new plan to move welfare recipients off the unemployment rolls in four counties and two other communities. NPR's Don Gonyea reports that unlike other states, Michigan's goal is to eliminate unemployment entirely among its welfare recipients, rather than just reduce it.

occurring in Austin, Texas this weekend at the National Issues Convention, where presidential candidates will have to answer to the average voter.

In the runup to Saturday's Palestinian elections, NPR's Eric Weiner profiles the Islamic group, Hamas. Hamas has decided not to participate in the elections, opening the way for further tensions with Yasser Arafat.

Noah talks with NPR's Mara Liasson about the latest developments in the budget negotiations. Republican congresional leaders today called off scheduled budget talks at the White House, saying they want a "firm budget offer" from President Clinton that moves toward "bipartisan common ground." But Liasson says the White House is insisting the president already has shown flexibility.

The White House aide who discovered missing billing records from Hillary Rodham Clinton's law firm says they suddenly appeared on a table in plain view. NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that the aide says she doesn't know who put them there. The records had been subpoenaed two years earlier by investigators who wanted to determine how much legal work Mrs. Clinton had done for a failed savings and loan owned by the Clinton's partner in the Whitewater real estate venture.

in Korea's political crisis. Now, top business leaders are being implicated.

Music reviewer Charles de Ledesma reviews "Lamentation" by cellist and composer Tunde Jegede [TTON-day juh-GAY-day.] #Station note:the CD IS CALLED LAMENTATION ..BY TUNDE JEGEDE ON TRICIOM RECORDS DISTRIBUTED BY NEW NOTE ADDRESS ELECTRON HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE ST MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON KENT BR5 3SJ ENGLAND (stereo)

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NPR's Brian Naylor reports that Congress is expected to approve today a measure that would send some 280-thousand furloughed federal employees back to work next week. They and another 500-thousand federal workers who have been on the job without pay since December 16 would receive back wages. However, most of the agencies they work for would remain closed. The plan was agreed to by House Republicans who last night rejected a broader back-to-work proposals. The plan would also fund for the rest of the fiscal year other programs, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children.

Charles de Ledesma reviews the music of Pizzaman, a group of four musicians based in Brighton, England. The group is topping British dance charts with their rousing disco beats and enthralling pop punch.