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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(White House: John Roberts) The White House concerns that the US vision of a democratic Iraqi government could be undercut by the newly empowered Shiite Muslim majority and that Iranian mullahs are gaining power in Iraq featured; coalition ground forces commander Gen. David McKiernan’s warning that the coalition retains authority quoted. [Middle East analyst Jonathan SCHANZER†- says radical Islamic groups are expressing themselves for the first time in many years.] [White House press secretary Ari FLEISCHER – says we have made it clear to Iran that we oppose outside interference in Iraq.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) The capture of more Iraqi leaders, including air defense commander Muzahim Sa'b Hassan al-Tikriti† and director of military intelligence Zuhayr Talib Abd al-Sattar al-Naqib†, reported.
(Pentagon: David Martin) A possible new clue to the fate of Michael Scott Speicher†, a Navy pilot shot down in the first Gulf War, featured; details given about the search of an Iraqi prison where the initials “M.S.S.” were found scratched on a wall.
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jim Stewart) The US Customs Service’s tough stance on anyone who tries to smuggle looted goods out of Iraq featured; details given about criminal charges against a Fox television technician for smuggling paintings from a residence of Uday Hussein and about an investigation of three soldiers suspected of stealing cash from a stash of money found by US troops; Central Command directive on war booty quoted; scenes shown of stolen items shipped by a US serviceman to Fort Stewart, Georgia. [Department of Homeland Security deputy secretary Gordon ENGLAND†- calls the thefts “simply wrong.”]
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Lee Cowan) Iraqis’ search for evidence of relatives who disappeared under Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s regime featured; details given about a cemetery caretaker who documented the burials of thousands of victims; scenes shown of people grieving at the cemetery. [Iraqi WOMAN {thru translator} – says her brother disappeared in 1992.] [Cemetery CARETAKER {thru translator} – talks about the secret records he kept.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Beijing: Barry Petersen) Talks in China between the US and North Korea about the standoff over North Korea’s nuclear weapons featured; details given of the demands of both sides and the possibility of a US strike on the North’s nuclear facilities. [Former State Department official Wendy SHERMAN†- says North Korea will probably talk about their right to have a nuclear program.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) China’s moves to contain SARS; the World Health Organization’s warnings about travel to China and Toronto, Canada, and restrictions for major league baseball teams playing in Toronto noted.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The Federal Reserve Board’s assessment of the US economy noted; Stock Market Report.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Studio: Anthony Mason) The arrest of former Credit Suisse First Boston executive Frank Quattrone† for obstructing federal & SEC investigations featured. [US Attorney James COMEY†, “Forbes” magazine editor Robert LENZNER†- comment on accusations against Quattrone.] [Quattrone’s attorney John KEKER†- says Quattrone has been an honest businessman.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) New proposals for universal health care outlined; 1993 TV ad shown criticizing universal health care. [Uninsured father Rick GUDGEL†- comments on the expenses for his son’s treatment.] [Presidential candidate Richard GEPHARDT – says his plan would leave no American on their own.] [Health Insurance Assn. of America Dr. Don YOUNG†- says we support the president’s proposal to use tax cuts to help individuals get the coverage they need.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Study findings indicating obesity increases the risk of many types of cancer reported.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Princeton, New Jersey: Richard Schlesinger) The controversy over the FBI’s “no-fly” list, meant to keep terrorists off commercial flights, featured; details given about the plight of Olympic rowing contender Aquil Abdullah††, who is stopped at most airports. [ABDULLAH – says he suspects his whole name meets the profile; states he doesn’t belong to any Islamic groups but is actually Catholic.] [Representative John MICA†- says we need a better profile in the system that doesn’t discriminate.]
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