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NPR Senior News Analyst Daniel Schorr notes that, even in the face of overwhelming evidence that it is dangerous and addictive, the US House of Representatives voted today to aid the export of tobacco.

NPR's Brian Naylor reports that the House has failed to override a presidential veto of a bill ending the marriage penalty. The President justified his veto by saying the bill did little to help middle income families.

John Ydstie talks with Rep. Richard Gephardt (D-MO), who is stepping down as Democratic leader in the House of Representatives.

SCOTT SIMON TALKS WITH DANIEL PINKWATER, A COMMENTATOR ON NPR'S ALL THINGS CONSIDERED AND AUTHOR OF "THE AFTERLIFE DIET" PUBLISHED BY RANDOM HOUSE, A NOVEM IN WHICH MR. PINKWATER "TAKES A LIGHT VIEW OF THE WORLD OF THE HEAVY."

Commentator Elissa Ely has a friend who leans on her for romantic advice. Just recently Elissa closed a deal on a house. This business transaction gave Elissa insights into negotiating which she passed onto her friend.

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that President Clinton signed legislation early this morning temporarily ending the partial government shutdown. But the White House and Congress have still not agreed on how to balance the budget, so negotiations continue.

Liane speaks with NPR correspondents Mara Liasson and Brian Naylor about the lack of legislative action on Capitol Hill. Congress and the White House are blaming each other for what some Washington-watchers are calling a "Capitol Coma".

NPR's John Greenberg reports on the stalled budget talks between the White House and Republicans in Congress. The deadline passed for reaching an agreement last night, and today several government agencies shut down for the second time in a month.

Robert Siegel talks with NPR's Ted Clark about the visit of Israeli Prime Minister to the White House. President Clinton and Prime Minister Peres are considering increased cooperation between the US and Isreal along with continuing joint efforts to fight terrorism.

"CLINTON-IZING": In the wake of the U.S. elections last week, NPR's ichael Goldfarb reports from London on efforts some British politicians are aking to make their political campaigns more "American", including the possible iring of former White House employees.