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ST.JOHN BURIAL - On Sunday, the ashes of William Wallace Brown, Jr., a man who was once homeless, will be interred at St. John Episcopal Church near the White House. Brown became a member of the "church of the presidents" when former President George Bush invited him in to pray one Sunday morning.

The continuing uncertainty about when the winner will be declared in the presidential election has brought calls for changes in how America votes. NPR's Brian Naylor has been hearing proposals that range from amending the constitution to offering federal aid to states to buy new voting machines. At least one House member wants to establish a nationwide poll closing time.

Campaign 2000 is already one for the record books: the most money spent by the presidential candidates and their parties; most money raised at a single event; most expensive Senate race; most expensive House race; most money spent by an individual for his own campaign. NPR's Peter Overby catalogs some of the spending and looks at how the records fell so fast.

Host Steve Inskeep speaks with NPR White House Correspondent Don Gonyea about the economic stimulus proposals President Bush is due to unveil this week and the prospects of passage for the proposals. Republicans say the package will help revive a sluggish economy. Democrats say affluent people will be the main beneficiaries.

Linda Wertheimer speaks with David Wise, author of "Cassidy's Run: The Secret Spy War over Nerve Gas," about how the FBI began to suspect Robert Hanssen, and how Hanssen is alleged to have checked to see if U.S. agents were tracking him. (4:00) Wise's book is published by Random House, 2000.

Earlier this year, the White House called for 30 gigawatts of offshore wind by 2030.

The mobility concerns of wounded veterans who served in Iraq and Afghanistan remain an urgent issue.

Fallout continues over the U.S. Education Department's payments to a commentator for promotion of the No Child Left Behind law. Lawmakers from both houses of Congress have begun inquiries into the department's public relations spending. NPR's Claudio Sanchez reports.

House Majority Leader Tom DeLay is fighting several high-profile conflicts, including charges of ethics violations. The editorial page of the Wall Street Journal, usually a staunch supporter of congressional Republicans, has joined Democrats in asking for DeLay's resignation.

Hurricane Ivan moves inland along the Gulf Coast, spawning tornadoes, causing flooding and tearing beach houses from their foundations. Its top winds have dropped to 80 mph, but the storm remains dangerous. Hear NPR's Jon Hamilton.