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NPR's Mike Shuster reports that some of America's allies, as well as many in the US business community, are not happy with legislation agreed to yesterday that will tighten sanctions against Cuba. After Cuba downed two American planes last weekend, President Clinton and Congress worked out their differences on the proposed law. Countries such as Canada, which does a lot of business in Cuba, are angered that the bill would permit lawsuits against foreign companies which invest in Cuba.

tee-Ace inhibitors that experts say may prolong the life of people in advanced stages of the disease. Physicians experienced in treating people with AIDS also enhance the longevity of their patients. But all of this will cost a lot.

Robert talks with Bob Beken about his lawsuit against Computer City. He explains how he convinced a judge to rule against the computer chain for putting him on their mailing list against his wishes.

Robert talks with Robert Freedman, author of Moscow and the Middle East about the appointment of Yevgeni Primakov as Russia's new Foreign Minister. Freedman says the former KGB agent is a skilled diplomat and will of great help to Boris Yeltsin.

Robert talks with Jeremy Siegel, professor at the Wharton School of Business and author of "Stocks for the Long Run". Siegel says that even a five to ten percent increase in the market could result in a measurable crash. The market has increased five hundred points in the last two months. This week alone it broke it's high record every day.

Robert discusses the significance and ramifications of the bombing with Irish Times writer Connor O'Clery and Newsweek International editor Michael Elliot.

Commentator Mickey Edwards looks at the negative ads that have characterized the Republican presidential campaign thus far... and says the real winner is Bill Clinton. Edwards says the Democrats will recycle the charges and counter-charges from the primary campaign and use them against the Republican nominee in the Fall.

Ley (Lee) Garnett of Oregon Public Broadcasting reports from Portland on the devastation from the week's rain and melting snow. The week's downpour has killed at least three people in Oregon and one in southern Washington state. In Portland, retaining walls along the Willamette River have been holding as the river nears it crest. But the Columbia River on the city's north side continues to rise. Half of Oregon's counties are disaster areas and the governor has asked for federal relief.

Robert talks with NPR's Elizabeth Arnold about the upcoming Iowa caucuses. Pat Buchanan's surprise win in Louisiana earlier this week against Texas Sen. Phil Gramm has shaken up the Republican field and several candidates think they have a shot at coming in, at least second, in Iowa. However, there are still many undecideds in the state, and it is unclear what impact the well organized religious right will have on the outcome.

Robert talks with James Lilly, dir. of Asia Programs for thge American Enterprise Institute and former ambassador (1989-1991) to the People's Republic of China and Yasheng Huang who teaches political science at University of Michigan about tensions between the United States and the People's Republic of China. The Chinese are planning massive military manuevers demonstrating their unhappiness over political activities in Taiwan. Also, the Chinese have exported important nuclear technology to Pakistan which the the U-S believes helps proliferate nuclear weapons.

With just over a week until the Iowa caucuses, organizers for various candidates are trying to make sure their troops will show up in force for one of the most important early contests for the presidential nomination. NPR's Laura Ziegler reports that for many people in Iowa, the up-close-and-personal nature of the caucus process offers them a chance to meet the candidates and for many, it is the closest encounter they have with representative democracy.

Producers Ginna Allison and T.J. Meekins sent us this piece about Rose Maddox, who's known as the grandmother of rockabilly music. Rose got her start in the 1930s, when she was just 11 years old. She went on to perform with country greats like Johnny Cash and Merle Haggard. And this week, her latest album is up for a Grammy.

NPR's Joe Palca reports that physicists have found evidence challenging the assumption that fundamental particles called "top quarks" can't be divided into yet smaller structures. Researchers at the Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory in Batavia, Ill., were surprised to find indications that quarks have internal structures. If this turns out to be true, it would contradict the Standard Model that physicists have long used to explain the basic structure of all matter. 17. MAYBE VOOM -- A reading from "The Cat in the Hat Comes Back" by Dr. Seuss. The cat, you'll remember, comes back to reveal another cat under his hat, who has another cat under his hat, who has another cat, and so-on. The cats get smaller until there's only VOOM left.

Commentator Jack Beatty [beety] says the time has come for Congress to pass comprehensive campaign finance reform legislation. He says the current system, in which members of Congress spend much of their time raising funds, is one of the reasons many of our best lawmakers are leaving public office.

of the Farm Bill. After being delayed for several days by democrats, the GOP backed-measure won by a 2-to-1 majority. Its biggest departure from farm bills of the past are the government subsidies paid to farmers. The House will vote on its version of the bill in three weeks.

Jacki talks with Hal Seamon, deputy executive director of the National School Boards Association. President Clinton today supported the concept of requiring kids to wear school uniforms, although he said the requirement should be imposed by local school boards and not the federal government. Seamon supports the idea and says places that HAVE school uniforms are seeing a positive change in student behavior.

Geri Pizzi of member station KCUR reports on a dispute in the Kansas State house over the state chaplain's use of the word Jesus in the legislature's opening prayer.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports that the debate over the North American Free Trade Agreement has resurfaced, with political candidates making claims and counter-claims about the trade agreement's effect on jobs in the U.S. Pat Buchanan insists that NAFTA has cost the U.S. 300,000 jobs, but most economists say he has no hard evidence to support such claim.

As part of our continuing election coverage, we have been running excerpts from the standard stump speeches of the Republican presidential candidates. Tonight it's Pat Buchannan's turn.

Satirist Harry Shearer gives us a look into the future, when the sale of NFL teams between cities become so numerous that one network, Fox, creates a new program where fans can call in their votes and pledges to get a team or keep a team.

action in California. At issue is an anti-affirmative action initiative. Supporters claim they have enough signatures to get it on the November ballot, but opponents still think the measure can be defeated.

Noah talks with Joe Queenan who made a movie using his own money and neighbors for actors. He wanted to demonstrate how easy it is to make a bad movie. He also managed to publish a book about his effort. (for stations: book is The Unkindest Cut: How a Hatchetman Critic Made His Own $7000 Movie and Put It All On His Credit Card published by Hyperion)

Linda talks with Jeff Edwards, fire marshall of Parker County, Texas, about the fires that have been burning out of control just west of Forth Worth. Speaking from Poolville, Texas, Edwards says firefighters have contained one blaze that has destroyed 20,000 acres but worries about two more fire that are still burning.

Alan Cheuse reviews "The Cardinals," a novel by the well-known South African writer Bessie Head. Cheuse says the book, which tells of the transformation of a journalist during the oppressive days of apartheid, is raw and powerful.

Linda talks with Greg Strobel, head wrestling coach at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Strobel worked as a trainer on Du Pont's estate until late last year and knew murder victim, wrestler Dave Schultz.