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that dates back to the Cold War. The change could revitalize Russia's economy with a flood of U.S. dollars. Many American gun control groups are against the measure, while trade officials here promise only hunting and sporting guns will be allowed into the country.

is suing the Anne Frank Foundation.

send a man to the moon, science still hasn't been able to figure out exactly what causes and cures the common cold

Musical satire from Peter Robinson, who well understands the maxim that to understand the man, one must first understand the place where he's from.

The nation's governors are in full agreement about how to revamp the Medicaid program for the poor and disabled. But NPR's Joanne Silberner reports that there's no unanimity among Medicaid experts. Some say the proposals will give the states the flexibility to tailor programs to the needs of the poor. But others say they could leave people in need without health coverage.

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.

NPR's Elaine Korry examines whether higher levels of spending on education and training programs will actually narrow the income gap between the rich and poor in this country. Many economists believe education is the only realistic way of addressing income disparity, but they caution that it's no panacea and will not change things quickly.

REMEMBERING MITTERRAND: Essayist Alice Furlaud remembers French Resident Francois Mitterrand, who died this past week.

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Congress is passing a series of short-term funding measures for many government departments. But NPR's Phillip Davis reports that administrators are warning that they can't operate effectively without longterm spending plans.