/tags/john-mccain John McCain en-US Copyright »Ê¹ÚÍøÖ·/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:27:03 GMT /environment/2018-11-16/everyone-knows-the-colorado-rivers-top-agreement-is-flawed-why-not-fix-it Colorado River water managers have plenty to argue about. But there’s one thing on which nearly everyone who relies on the southwestern river can agree.… Fri, 16 Nov 2018 16:27:03 GMT /environment/2018-11-16/everyone-knows-the-colorado-rivers-top-agreement-is-flawed-why-not-fix-it Luke Runyon /npr-news/2014-06-03/can-civilian-health-care-help-fix-the-va-congress-weighs-in In response to the crisis in lengthy wait times for medical care, Congress and veterans groups again are debating the proper role of private sector solutions. Tue, 03 Jun 2014 21:44:00 GMT /npr-news/2014-06-03/can-civilian-health-care-help-fix-the-va-congress-weighs-in Quil Lawrence /npr-news/2013-09-19/putin-doesnt-believe-in-you-mccain-tells-russian-people The Arizona senator and 2008 Republican presidential nominee wrote a stinging response to the Russian leader's put-down of "American exceptionalism." Putin, he tells Russians, "rules for himself, not you." McCain's essay has been posted by Russia's Pravda. Thu, 19 Sep 2013 14:15:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-19/putin-doesnt-believe-in-you-mccain-tells-russian-people Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-09-04/so-mccain-plays-games-on-his-phone-when-hes-bored-do-you The Arizona senator was spotted playing a game on his phone as other lawmakers debated whether to strike Syria. "Scandal!" he later tweeted, with tongue firmly in cheek. Be honest, have you ever surreptitiously done such a thing during a boring meeting? Wed, 04 Sep 2013 15:53:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-04/so-mccain-plays-games-on-his-phone-when-hes-bored-do-you Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-09-03/mccain-says-right-strikes-can-hurt-assads-capabilities The Republican senator supports military action that makes it harder for Syrian President Bashar Assad to wage war against his people. The Senate on Tuesday starts debating the president's request for authorization to strike Syria in response to its alleged use of chemical weapons. Tue, 03 Sep 2013 13:23:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-09-03/mccain-says-right-strikes-can-hurt-assads-capabilities Mark Memmott /npr-news/2013-08-31/lawmakers-welcome-president-asking-for-their-ok-on-syria Many congressional leaders had pushed for the White House to seek authorization before going ahead with a strike against the Damascus regime. Sat, 31 Aug 2013 19:08:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-08-31/lawmakers-welcome-president-asking-for-their-ok-on-syria Scott Neuman /npr-news/2013-06-10/a-senate-catfight-over-catfish Inspecting seafood for safety hazards is currently the job of the Food and Drug Administration. But U.S. catfish producers want the Department of Agriculture involved, too. Critics say it's just a crackdown on foreign producers who are taking over the U.S. market. Mon, 10 Jun 2013 19:43:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-10/a-senate-catfight-over-catfish Eliza Barclay /2013-06-07/sen-mccain-urges-u-s-to-do-more-for-syrian-rebels Sen. John McCain, just back from a quick foray to rebel-held territory in Syria, is pushing the Obama administration to do more to help rebels topple Bashar Assad's regime. His call comes as rebels lose ground in their fight, and as skepticism rises about the U.S.-Russian plans for a peace conference. Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:00:00 GMT /2013-06-07/sen-mccain-urges-u-s-to-do-more-for-syrian-rebels Michele Kelemen /npr-news/2013-05-30/war-zone-visit-a-mccain-trademark Trips to war zones have become a signature for Sen. John McCain. While some senators use poster board displays on the Senate floor to make their points, McCain goes them one better and by posing in dangerous places alongside wary men with semiautomatic rifles. Thu, 30 May 2013 22:32:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-30/war-zone-visit-a-mccain-trademark Frank James /npr-news/2013-05-27/mccain-meets-with-rebels-in-syria Arizona Sen. John McCain spent his Memorial Day in Syria. McCain's spokesman says the Republican senator crossed into northern Syria from Turkey to meet with rebels in the country, ripped apart by the 2-year conflict turned civil war. Mon, 27 May 2013 20:19:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-27/mccain-meets-with-rebels-in-syria NPR Staff