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NPR's Brian Naylor reports that Congress is expected to approve today a measure that would send some 280-thousand furloughed federal employees back to work next week. They and another 500-thousand federal workers who have been on the job without pay since December 16 would receive back wages. However, most of the agencies they work for would remain closed. The plan was agreed to by House Republicans who last night rejected a broader back-to-work proposals. The plan would also fund for the rest of the fiscal year other programs, including Aid to Families with Dependent Children.

NPR'S JOHN GREENBERG REPORTS ON THE NEW WHITEWATER PAPERS RELEASED LAST NIGHT.

NPR's Deborah Wang reports from Nepal on elephant polo, sport of the adventure-travel elite. In this year's International Elephant Polo Championships, the American team continued its dubious record as annual last-place finishers.

about millionaire John DuPont's alleged shooting of Olympic gold medalist Dave Schultz.

Anne Williams reviews this folk rock group out of Minneapolis. Their new album, called "Songs from the Gypsy," has inspired a novel, which fans can read and listen on a cd-rom version. The album tells a story of a gypsy named Dove and the search for his two brothers, Raven and Owl. Some of the songs are completely acoustic, others have heavy metal riffs.

Music reviewer Charles de Ledesma reviews "Lamentation" by cellist and composer Tunde Jegede [TTON-day juh-GAY-day.] #Station note:the CD IS CALLED LAMENTATION ..BY TUNDE JEGEDE ON TRICIOM RECORDS DISTRIBUTED BY NEW NOTE ADDRESS ELECTRON HOUSE, CRAY AVENUE ST MARY CRAY, ORPINGTON KENT BR5 3SJ ENGLAND (stereo)

NPR's David Baron reports that Evangelical Christians will make the rounds on Capitol Hill tomorrow to defend the Endangered Species Act. They are part of an American religious environmental movement born several decades ago that is stepping now into the political arena.

Hosts read letters from listeners.

The partial federal government shutdown is in its 20th day. NPR's Brian Naylor reports that today's budget talks between the White House and Cognress were called off, but there are no indications they're in any trouble. Republicans say they need time to strategize and discuss their next moves.

Charles de Ledesma reviews the music of Pizzaman, a group of four musicians based in Brighton, England. The group is topping British dance charts with their rousing disco beats and enthralling pop punch.

Film critic STEPHEN SCHIFF reviews "12 Monkeys"

NPR's Jon Greenberg reports that President Clinton signed legislation early this morning temporarily ending the partial government shutdown. But the White House and Congress have still not agreed on how to balance the budget, so negotiations continue.