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GOP Off to a Rocky Start
Yesterday, conservative House Republicans denounced the President for being too lenient with undocumented immigrants. Today, moderate members attacked him for too many deportations. Can the GOP get its act together in time to show unity during next year's presidential campaigns?
By Warren Olney • • 52m ListenYesterday, conservative House Republicans denounced the President for being too lenient with undocumented immigrants. Today, moderate members attacked him for too many deportations. Can the GOP get its act together in time to show unity during next year's presidential campaigns?
Also, trade and travel rules for Cuba take effect this week. On today's Talking Point, why do women tend to stay quiet in meetings? We hear what new research reveals about unconscious gender bias against women's competence and leadership.
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3 storiesTrade and Travel Rules for Cuba Take Effect This Week
The Obama Administration today announced new rules for travel to Cuba . They'll take effect tomorrow. Strictly speaking, they don't allow tourism in the traditional sense. But one long-time student of US-Cuba relations says the travel ban has basically come to an end — after more than 50 years.
Read the story7 minNewly Empowered Republicans Are Sending Mixed Messages
Republicans are now in charge on Capitol Hill, but they're divided over how to thwart President Obama — at the same time trying to prove they can govern.
Read the story33 minWhat Happens When Women Speak Up?
In the US Senate, powerful men speak more often than their junior male colleagues. But powerful women Senators don't take more time on the floor than less influential women. New research shows there are reasons for that, and it's not just female paranoia.
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