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NPR's Linda Gradstein reports that as the closure of the West Bank and Gaza strip continues, people are becoming frustrated and angry with Israel. Some say there could be a backlash against the peace process.

NPR's Adam Hochberg reports that North Carolina's legisture will meet in special session to decide what to do with a billion and a half dollar surplus in state's unemployment insurance fund. Due to strong economy and low unemployment, state has accumulated surplus. Republicans want to give cut rate, or refund tax to businesses that pay it.

about the start of the NCAA basketball tournament.

Eric Westervelt of New Hampshire Public Radio reports that many New Hampshire voters still have not decided who they will vote for in Tuesday night's primary. And many of those who do have a preference say they could still change their minds. Voters say this indecision is due in part to their lack of enthusiasm for any of the Republican candidates. The volatility of the electorate makes it impossible to predict who will win what is shaping up to be a tight three-way contest.

Roving correspondent Bob Garfield tells the story of Phil Frankenfeld. Since he earned his PhD seven years ago, the political scientist has been sending hundreds of letters and commentaries to journalists and academics in a fruitless attempt to land a job. In the meantime, he's been writing poems, constructing anagrams and generally trying to find volunteer work for his intellect.

Linda talks with Richard Brookheiser, a senior editor for National Review, about his new book, "Founding Father: Rediscovering George Washington." Brookheiser discusses the professional and personal factors that made Washington one of the most beloved leaders of his time. (Publisher: Free Press)

NPR's Ed Lifson reports that both United Airlines and Boeing are trying to downplay the significance of a letter United sent to Boeing complaining about the performance of Boeing's new 777 jets. A United executive said the new jet's performance was a major disappointment. Boeing officials said the letter and complaints were routine.

On the eve of this first primary, news Analyst Daniel Schorr asks: where are all the great issues? There's been little talk of contracts with America, environmental deregulation, Medicare or Medicaid. Schorr says candidates want voters to forget what they said two weeks ago and that all this has led to a politics of meaninglessness.

A look at the Campaign trail for the presidency in Russia. Robert speaks with Scott Bruckner, director of the Moscow Center of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, about the start of the Russian campaign for president. Bruckner does not see an easy campaign ahead for Boris Yelstin, who, after firing two top aides, potentially damaged loyalty among liberal reformers.