Donate

Play Live Radio

Next Up:

0:00

0:00 0:00

Available On Air Stations

Tell Congress: Protect Public Media Funding. Act now.

A proposal to claw back funds for public media has already passed the House of Representatives. Montana Public Radio and stations across the country receive critical federal funds to strengthen our work. The Senate could vote on the proposal in the coming days. To add your voice in support of Montana Public Radio visit Protect My Public Media.

Lott Resigns, Frist Heir Apparent

By Lynn Neary,

David Welna, Julie Rovner

Published December 19, 2002 at 10:00 PM MST

Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) resigns as the Senate's Republican leader following a two-week ordeal over racially divisive remarks. Senators are planning a conference call Monday to select Bill Frist (R-TN) to succeed Lott. Hear NPR's David Welna, NPR's Julie Rovner, NPR's Lynn Neary and Sen. Arlen Specter (R-PA).

Tags

NPR News