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Transcript: Acorn Controversy Hits Tipping Point
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SCOTT SIMON
NPR Weekend Edition - Saturday
09-19-2009
Acorn Controversy Hits Tipping Point
Host: SCOTT SIMON
Time 12:00-13:00 PM
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SCOTT SIMON, host:
This is WEEKEND EDITION from NPR News. I'm Scott Simon.
For nearly four decades, the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now, better known as ACORN, has tried to be a voice and a power for poor people in America. This week, undercover videos show that ACORN employees advised clients how(ph) to break the law, prompted the House and Senate to cut off federal funds to the group.
For more on the politics in play, we're joined by NPR News analyst Juan Williams. Juan, thanks very much for being with us.
JUAN WILLIAMS: Good to ...