To the Point Republicans Vote to Slash the Federal Budget Hosted by Warren Olney Feb. 17, 2011 National Listen 1 hr MORE From this Episode: Bahrain Attempts to Crush Protest Movement, Protests in Libya and Yemen Also Turn Violent In Bahrain early this morning, soldiers fired shotguns, tear gas and concussion grenades down on pro-democracy protesters sleeping in Pearl Square. At least five people... 8 min Organized Labor, GOP in Showdown in Wisconsin A showdown over bargaining rights for public employees has brought the legislature to a grinding halt in Wisconsin. Democratic Senators in Wisconsin are reportedly flying... 5 min Republicans Vote to Slash the Federal Budget Republicans are trying to make good on the promises that gave them control of the House of Representatives-- planning action on 600 amendments to this year’s budget before... 39 min Credits Host: Warren Olney Producers: Sonya Geis, Karen Radziner, Katie Cooper