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The White House today said it is considering a request from California Governor Gray Davis for the federal government to waive some environmental standards so that the state can generate more electricity. NPR's Richard Gonzales has the story.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Michael Williamson of the Washington Post, who was named the Photographer of the Year by the White House News Photographers' Association. (5:51) View some of Williams' photos.

NPR's Jack Speer reports that Congress has approved legislation making it harder to file for bankruptcy. The bill is similar to one passed by the House last year, which was vetoed by President Clinton.

Commentator Kevin Phillips examines the post-White House activities of a few recent presidents. After considering the problems Bill Clinton has had, Phillips wonders if it's time for some type of ethical code of conduct.

NPR's Shirley Jahad reports on two religious organizations in Washington, D.C. that operate residential drug treatment programs. The White House Office on Faith-Based and Community initiatives officially opened for business today.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Stuart Eizenstat, the Clinton administration's point man on Holocaust issues, about the presentation of his commission's final report today at the White House.

Host Bob Edwards talks with Hersch Goodman of the Jaffe Center for Strategic Studies. They discuss Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon's visit to the White House today.

Many 30-year-olds cite one movie as the most influential of their childhood: Star Wars. Novelist Silas House explains how Star Wars changed his life.

NPR's Peter Overby reports on the progress of the McCain-Feingold campaign finance reform bill, which will come before a House committee this week.

President Bush cancelled this year's White House Egg Roll; bad weather turned the south lawn into a mushy mess. We have some facts about the annual egg roll, as well as some facts about eggs.