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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(White House: David Gregory) The battle between President Bush and majority leader Senator Thomas Daschle over an economic stimulus plan reported. [BUSH - says deficit spending makes sense during the war; says tax relief is necessary for recovery.] [Senator Byron DORGAN - says nobody has suggested a tax increase.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Detroit, Michigan: Anne thompson) As many as 20,000 job cuts at Ford Motor company due to a restructuring plan reported; scenes shown from an auto show in Detroit.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Pentagon: Jim Miklaszewski) The completion of the search of the Tora Bora cave complex in Afghanistan reported; details given of claims that terrorist Osama bin Laden is no longer in Afghanistan and of the investigation into the death of American Special Forces sergeant Nathan Chapman, who may have been set up by Afghan warlord Paka Khan. [British Prime Minister Tony BLAIR - says the mission is not yet complete.] [Joint Chiefs of Staff R/Admiral John STUFFLEBEEM - says Chapman was ambushed.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Kabul, Afghanistan: Chip Reid) The humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan examined; details given of concerns about widespread starvation due to drought, the winter weather, and the inability to transport food throughout the country and the arrival of nine American Senators in Afghanistan; scenes shown from the mountains and of land mine removal efforts. [Senator John McCAIN - comments.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Tampa, Florida: Kerry Sanders) The investigation into the suicide flight of 15-year-old student pilot Charles Bishop, who crashed his private plane into a skyscraper, featured; details given of the discovery of a suicide note in which Bishop expressed support for terrorist Osama bin Laden; scenes shown of the damaged skyscraper; 911 call played. [Teacher Gabriella TERRY - says she does not allow racial prejudice.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Robert Hager) Concerns about the level of security at small airports and at pilot training schools examined. [Air Travelers Association David STEMPLER - says security at general aviation airports must be improved.] [Benbow Aviation Marti VANDENBERG - says young people should not be flying planes until at least age 16.] [Private aviation advocate Drew STEKETEE - says the Bishop incident is proof that small planes will not do extensive damage.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Rehema Ellis) The discovery of the Evergreen Spot trading investment scheme after the September 11 attack on America featured. [Investor Rich SHAMMAS - says he was confident in his investment; says he got no responses after the September 11 attack on America; says it will take years to make up for what he lost.] [Attorney for witness James McGUIRE - says nobody knows how so much money disappeared at once.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Faw) The retirement of French designer Yves Saint Laurent featured; scenes shown of models at fashion shows. [Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institution Harold KODA - describes Saint Laurent's talent.] [Saint LAURENT (thru translator) - says he lived for and through his profession.] ["Vogue" magazine editor Anna WINTOUR - says Saint Laurent has been in touch with women's social changes.] ["Women's Wear Daily" Merle GINSBERG - describes the impact of Saint Laurent's retirement.] [On Paris street, WOMAN (thru translator) - says Saint Laurent was about charm and sensuality.]
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