Robert Siegel

House Takes Up Sandy Relief Bill After It Was Dropped By Previous Congress

Robert Siegel — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 22:47:00 +0000

The House made good on a promise from Speaker John Boehner to pass stalled federal aid for those hit by Hurricane Sandy. Tamara Keith talks to Robert Siegel to explain the politics surrounding the $51 billion package.

Federal Sandy Aid Package Provokes War Of Words Inside GOP

Robert Siegel — Wed, 02 Jan 2013 22:23:00 +0000

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A $60 billion federal aid package for states affected by Hurricane Sandy is moving forward, but it hasn't been an easy political process. There's been hot debate about it within the Republican Party.

Newtown Shooter Had No Connection To School

Robert Siegel — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 22:15:00 +0000

Police continued to investigate the mass shooting at Newtown, Conn., on Monday, as the town started to bury the victims. Robert Siegel talks to Quil Lawrence.

Police Cordon Off Conn. Shooter's Mother's House

Robert Siegel — Sat, 15 Dec 2012 00:47:00 +0000

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And we turn now to NPR's Robert Smith. He has been outside the home of Adam Lanza's mother on the outskirts of Newtown, Connecticut. And, Robert, has the home also been a crime scene today?

ROBERT SMITH, BYLINE: Yes. Police are treating this as a crime scene. And I should make this very clear: Police have cordoned off the entire street where this house is, and it's a very rural and affluent neighborhood (unintelligible). And it's impossible to get within, I don't know, maybe even an eighth of a mile of this home. And there's a lot of police here.

N. Korea Fires Long-Range Rocket

Robert Siegel — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 02:34:00 +0000

North Korea appears to have taken a step forward in its long-range missile program. The country has fired a long-range rocket in spite of warnings from the U.S. and the United Nations.

New York Governor Seeks $30 Billion For Sandy Aid

Robert Siegel — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 21:35:00 +0000

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is seeking $30 billion in federal disaster aid to help the state recover from Superstorm Sandy. Robert Siegel talks to Joel Rose.

Polls Closed In Virginia, But Race Too Close To Call

Robert Siegel — Wed, 07 Nov 2012 00:37:00 +0000

Robert Siegel talks with Brian Naylor in Virginia, where the polls have closed.

In New York, Lights Are Back On But The Race Is Off

Robert Siegel — Fri, 02 Nov 2012 23:41:00 +0000

In New York City on Friday, the lights came on in more of Manhattan and the annual marathon was called off. Margot Adler talks to Robert Siegel.

Obama Wades Through New Jersey's Recovery

Robert Siegel — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 22:53:00 +0000

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The most populous city in the country is drying out, and beginning a long and complicated recovery. One positive sign: Tomorrow, some New York City subway routes are scheduled to reopen. But today, gridlock ruled as people took to their cars. And that means it's carpool time.

MAYOR MICHAEL BLOOMBERG: You have to have three people in the car. I know it is inconvenient for a lot of people.

Evacuations Ordered Along New Jersey Coast

Robert Siegel and Joel Rose — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:16:00 +0000

Robert Siegel talks with Joel Rose, who traveled along the coast of northern New Jersey, about the impact of Hurricane Sandy.

'Frankenstorm' Sandy Churns Toward East Coast

Robert Siegel — Mon, 29 Oct 2012 21:12:00 +0000

Robert Siegel and Audie Cornish check in with Jeff Brady, who monitored coastal conditions and official briefings in Cape May, N.J. They also talk to Margot Adler in New York City. Science Correspondent Joe Palca talks about the storm's strength and direction, as well as some of the unusual characteristics that have inspired the nickname "Frankenstorm."

Ron Paul Still Rallying Support At GOP Convention

Robert Siegel — Mon, 27 Aug 2012 21:05:00 +0000

There's great enthusiasm at the GOP convention — but not for the man presumed to be the nominee. Ron Paul supporters held a huge rally and party, and showed mostly indifference toward Mitt Romney.