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NPR's Kathy Lohr reports that an experiment this past week in trying to raise the level of political debate among citizens met with limited success. Sponsors and many of the 459 participants in the National Issues Convention in Austin, Texas, said their deliberations on issues such as the economy and family showed that people with widely different views could reach some agreement. But critics noted that only a few of the main presidential candidates participated in what had been billed as a major meeting between politicians and citizens.

Pshychologist and commentatro Drew Westen, in light of the recent Freud bashing that has been going on, defends the man.

NPR's Anne Garrels reports that Russian President Yeltsin's former top economic advisor has issued a dire warning about Russian politics. Anatoly Chubais ((Chew-BIGH-ess)) today told Western businessmen and political leaders that there will be bloodshed if the Communists come back to power in the June presidential elections.

President Clinton submits his budget outline for Fiscal Year '97 today. NPR's White House correspondent Mara Liasson reports it's one of the least consequential budget submissions in US history because the White House and Congress are still deadlocked over the Fiscal Year '96 budget.

NPR's Joanne Silberner looks at the Medicaid compromise unanimously agreed to by the nation's governors. It gives states more power in administering the program while guaranteeing that certain nation-wide benefits for the poor and disabled are maintained.

Commentator Andrei Codrescu is desperately trying to finish a novel and wonders if he needs a relief novelist to come in and tie up all the loose ends and loose characters he has created.

NPR's Jim Zarroli reports that New York city landlords and striking building maintenance workers resumed negotiations today. Some 30 thousand maintenance workers, elevator operators, janitors and other personnel have been on strike. Labor Secretary Robert Reich participated in the negotiations today in hopes of forcing a settlement.

with the issue of tort reform. Spurred by negative reaction over the state's high punitive damage awards, the governor wanted a cap of $750,000 in some cases. The business community wanted a smaller cap for all cases.

NPR senior news analyst Daniel Schorr says that promised welfare reform is unlikely to be passed this year.

tour in support of Republican Congressmen. Despite low public approval numbers, Gingrich has drawn large crowds both supporters and protesters. And his appearances have helped raise lots of campaign money for Republican incumbents.