This program is 29 minutes long
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(Charlotte, North Carolina: Chuck Todd) The trouble for President Obama’s campaign over the question of whether Americans are better off now than they were 4 years ago examined; findings of a poll on the race in North Carolina between Obama and Mitt Romney cited; scenes shown of First Lady Michelle Obama checking out the podium; details given about who will speak at the convention. [Republican vice presidential nominee Paul RYAN – says the president can’t tell you that you’re better off.] [In 1980, Ronald REAGAN - asks if you’re better off.] [Sunday on “Face the Nation” on CBS, Governor Martin O'MALLEY†- says we are not better off.] [Today, WOMAN, O’MALLEY – say we are better off.] [Vice President Joe BIDEN – says Osama bin Laden is dead and General Motors is alive.] The California Democratic Party chairman’s comparison of Ryan to Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels noted.
(Studio: Kate Snow) Report introduced.
(New Orleans: Kristen Welker) Obama’s campaign featured; scenes shown of him New Orleans, where he will view the damage from Hurricane Isaac. [Earlier today in Ohio, OBAMA – criticizes Romney.]
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(LaPlace, Louisiana: Gabe Gutierrez) The aftermath of Hurricane Isaac in Louisiana featured; scenes shown of the flood in LaPlace, President Obama’s arrival, cleanup work in Plaquemines Parish. [Flood victims Cheryl and Kent BROUSSARD‡- react.] [LaPlace resident Veronica CAMBRE†- says she would ask Obama to make sure people in small towns are protected from floodwaters.] [MAN – says there were so many memories of Hurricane Katrina.]
(Studio: Kate Snow) Report introduced.
(Belleville, Illinois: Diana Alvear) The relief for farmers in the drought-stricken Midwest with storms from Isaac’s remnants featured; map shown of the drought zone and Isaac’s path; scenes shown of flooding in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, the low level of the Mississippi River. [KTRS St. Louis DJ Dave SCHUMACHER†- wonders how much rain they will get.] [Farmer Bob BIEHL††- says crops are showing stress.] [The Weather Channel’s Todd SANTOS†- comments on the flooding.] [NOAA Climate Prediction Center David MUSKUS†- outlines what is needed in the drought zone.]
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(Kunar, Afghanistan: Jim Maceda) The job of Green Beret Sgt. First Class “B” to train Afghan recruits to take over security featured; scenes shown of the Afghan Local Police {ALP}. [B – says when the Taliban comes to the village, the ALP are the first guys to be called; states you can build trust with the recruits.]
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(London: Stephanie Gosk) The first public appearance by Britain’s Prince Harry since the release of nude photos from Las Vegas featured; scenes shown of him at a charity event. [On British TV, 6-year-old Alex LOGAN††- says he would tell Harry he’s glad he has his clothes on.] [HARRY – says he’s never been shy in coming forward.]
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(No location given: Nancy Snyderman) Martine Wiltshire, who lost her legs in a subway bombing and is now competing in the Paralympics in London as part of the sitting volleyball team, profiled; photos shown of her skiing, flying, skydiving and getting married. [WILTSHIRE – says she could either lie down or get up and do something with her life; says we’re professional, elite sportswomen; says you can achieve dreams you never dreamed of.] [COACH – says Martine is a real fighter.]
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