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Nicaragua / Aid To Contras #318214

CBS Evening News for Wednesday, Jan 27, 1988
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.

(DC: Bill Plante) President Reagan's push for more Contra aid featured. [REAGAN - comments on proposal.] Reagan's Contra aid package illustration and discussed. [REAGAN - says won't allow communist Central American] White House officials quoted. television ads. shown. Sandinista army defector and Secretary of State George Shultz shown with Contra leaders [Representative Thomas FOLEY - says Reagan facing loss.] [Representative Robert MICHEL - says will win.] [Senators Patrick LEAHY and Phil GRAMM - comment on Contra aid.] White House tactics outlined.

Reporter(s):
Plante, Bill;
Rather, Dan
Duration:
00:02:10

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