All Things Considered Wednesday, July 15, 2009

Join GPB Radio tonight for All Things Considered. Plans for the future of Georgia's water supply. Plus, abortion, business law and more talk of a "wise Latina woman" ... details on Day Three of hearings with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. These stories and more tonight on All Things Considered with Rickey Bevington.

All Things Considered, Tuesday July 14, 2009

Tune into GPB Radio tonight from 4 - 6:30 PM. Find out why Georgia schools scored higher this year on federal rankings. Plus, details of Day Two of Congressional hearings with U.S. Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor. These stories and more tonight on All Things Considered starting at 4 PM on GPB Radio. Join us!

Gingrich Withdraws 'Racist' Comment

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he shouldn't have called Supreme Court nominee Sonia Sotomayor a racist. In a letter to supporters Wednesday, the Georgia Republican said his words had been "perhaps too strong and direct." Sotomayor would be the first Hispanic and the third woman to serve on the high court. Gingrich said last week that she was a reverse "racist" who should withdraw her nomination, based on a 2001 speech in which Sotomayor said the decisions of a "wise Latina" would be better than those of a white male without similar experiences. Gingrich conceded that Sotomayor's rulings have "shown more caution and moderation" than her speeches and writings.

(Associated Press)