This program is 28 minutes long
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Washington: Stephen Aug) Big jump in consumer price index, inflation, and trade deficit in large part due to increase in oil prices as result of the Persian Gulf crisis examined. [Economist Joel POPKIN - cites the ripple effect.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Capitol Hill: Jim Wooten) Budget summit of White House and Congressional negotiators reported stuck in a political quagmire over capital gains tax cut. [Representative David OBEY, Charles SCHUMER - criticize Republicans for wanting tax breaks for rich.] [Representative Newt GINGRICH - responds.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Statement from Secretary of Defense Dick Cheney that United States will close or reduce military facilities worldwide reported. Chief United States negotiator Richard Armitage reported suggesting that US might give up its military bases in Philippines.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Charles Keating, who used to own Lincoln Savings and Loan, reported going to jail for sale of junk bonds; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Agreement by nine Western European countries that embargo against Iraqi shipping should be extended to the air reported. Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Bob Zelnick) Buildup of Iraqi troop strength in Kuwait reviewed; map shown to explain Iraq's preparations for defense along Iraq-Kuwait border. [Pentagon spokesman Pete WILLIAMS - comments on buildup.] Capabilities of United States tanks in area detailed; scenes shown.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) United States noted needing to borrow or rent ships for sea lift to Saudi Arabia.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Map of Iraq's farmland shown. Report introduced.
(Baghdad: John Donvan) Impact of embargo on Iraq examined; scenes shown from Baghdad to illustrate the food situation there. [Three IRAQIS - say there is enough food.] Government's position on the food supply cited.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Changes in Iraqi President Saddam Hussein's inner circle reported; details given of resignation of former minister of interior Sadoun Shakar from the ruling council.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Johannesburg: Richard Sergei) Political implications of announcement from South Africa that Nelson Mandela's wife Winnie Mandela will be charged with kidnapping and assault in the Stompie Moeketsi case examined. [Newspaper editor Thami MAZWAI - talks about South African President F.W. de Klerk and the African National Congress (ANC).] [Cabinet minister Dr. Stoffel VAN der MERWE - says there is no political motive behind decision.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Kennedy Space Center: Jim Slade) NASA's recent problems at a time when Congress is wrestling with the space budget reviewed. [Senator Albert GORE - says there may be more cutbacks.] [NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) administrator Richard TRULY - comments on the setbacks and budget.] Questions raised by series of delays in launching space shuttle Columbia noted.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Increase in rate of syphilis, especially among blacks, reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Washington: Ned Potter) The battle over America's energy strategy in light of dependency on Middle East oil featured. [Worldwatch Institution Lester BROWN - says troops are in the desert, but we are doing nothing here.] Need for alternative fuels and energy conservation cited. [On September 11, President BUSH - says we are more dependent on foreign oil.] Energy Department's stopgap measures for a national plan outlined. [Senator Jeff BINGAMAN, deputy energy secretary West Henson MOORE - talk about the energy crisis.] Administration's decision to push for domestic oil production noted. [Chevron United States of America G. Michael MARCY - comments on offshore oil production in Santa Barbara, California.] [Santa Barbara county supervisor Thomas ROGERS - criticizes federal policy.] America's last great oil field in Alaska mentioned. [Oil analyst J. Robinson WEST - comments on Alaska oil.] Environmentalists' suggestions for energy saving methods outlined on screen. [Wilderness Society George FRAMPTON - comments.] White House resistance to promoting cutbacks in oil use explained.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Environmental Protection Agency head William Reilly reported stating US really needs alternative energy sources, such as nuclear, solar and wind power.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Atlanta: Mike von Fremd) Awarding of '96 summer Olympic Games to city of Atlanta featured; scenes shown of city's preparation for and reaction to news. [In Tokyo, International Olympic Committee president Juan Antonio SAMARANCH - announces award to Atlanta.] City's Olympic Committee animation shown to illustrate the facilities that will be built. [Emory University professor Jeff ROSENSWEIG - says it has to be run in a business-like fashion.]
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