This program is 28 minutes long
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Fines for ten Wall Street firms for defrauding investors reported; names of firms and fines for Salomon Smith Barney, Merrill Lynch & Credit Suisse/First Boston listed.
(Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) Penalties against analysts Jack Grubman† of Salomon Smith Barney and Henry Blodget† of Merrill Lynch featured; details given of settlements; Grubman’s e-mail about upgrading AT&T stock to get his kids into pre-school quoted. [SEC chairman William DONALDSON†- comments on the new role of the analyst.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Poll results on the economy cited; Stock Market Report.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) WHO report that the SARS epidemic may be leveling off in some areas reported; SARS statistics cited.
(Beijing: Barry Petersen) The impact of SARS on Beijing reviewed; scenes shown from around the city. [SARS expert Dr. Sarah BORWEIN†- says the hysteria is doing more harm than the disease.] [US businessman David HIND†- explains why he is staying in Beijing.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Toronto: Jim Axelrod) The medical & financial impact of SARS on Toronto featured; details given about officials’ belief that the SARS publicity is overblown, especially the WHO’s travel warning. [“Tourism Toronto” CEO Bruce MacMILLAN†- says tourists expect to see people with masks and Red Cross workers on every corner.] [Mount Sinai Hospital-Toronto Dr. Donald LOW†- says Toronto is the safest city in the world.] [Mount Sinai Hospital Dr. Allison McGEER†- comments on her bout with the disease.] [Restaurateur James CHU‡- comments.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The latest developments in Iraq reviewed.
(Al Tuwaitha, Iraq: Elizabeth Palmer) The assignment of US troops at Iraq’s main nuclear facility featured; details given about the risk posed by radioactive material; scenes shown of looters at the Al Tuwaitha facility. [3rd Infantry Division Lt. Blane KUSTERLE†- says we’re protecting the workers from the local population that is trying to loot.] [3rd Armored Division S/Sgt. Jason STRATTON†- comments on the radioactive material at the site.] [Iraqi MAN {thru translator} – comments on pouring out uranium from containers to store water.] [International Atomic Energy Agency Mark GWOZDECKY†- comments on the problems with the site.]
(Studio: Dan Rather) The identification of the remains of Sgt. Edward Anguiano†, the last US soldier listed as missing in Iraq, noted.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Fairfax, Virginia: Bob Orr) Serial sniper suspect Lee Malvo’s attorney’s request to throw out Malvo’s confession because he was questioned without a lawyer featured; statements by Detective June Boyle†, Malvo’s attorney Mark Petrovich† and prosecutor Robert Horan† recounted; sketches from the Fairfax, Virginia, courtroom by William Hennessy, Jr. shown. [CBS News legal analyst Andrew COHEN†- says the fact that Malvo laughed about the crime will factor against him.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) A fire in a marsh in Mentor, Ohio, reported; scenes shown of flames and black smoke.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Report introduced.
(Concord, California: John Blackstone) An employment discrimination lawsuit filed against Wal-Mart by female employees featured; details given about the claims against Wal-Mart & Sam’s Club stores. [Wal-Mart employee Christine KWAPNOSKI†- comments on men being promoted over women and receiving higher pay.] [Attorney Joseph SELLERS†- says Wal-Mart shows disdain for women.] [Wal-Mart vice president of corporate communications Mona WILLIAMS†- says everyone has equal access to pay & promotional opportunities.]
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The arrival of a two-man crew at the International Space Station to maintain operations noted; NASA footage shown.
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(Studio: Dan Rather) Tree pollen index map shown.
(New York: Elizabeth Kaledin) The move toward having patients manage their own allergies featured; details given about complaints about the high price of Claritin, now available without a prescription and no longer covered by insurance. [Allergist Dr. Alan GOODMAN†- relates patients’ concerns.] [Mother of allergy sufferers Dawn DAHMER†- describes her kids’ symptoms; says she can’t afford to buy over-the-counter medication.] [FDA commissioner Dr. Mark McCLELLAN†- comments on the possibility of other allergy medication going over the counter.] [Pharmaceutical industry consultant Steve FRANCESCO†- says switching non-sedating antihistamines {to non-prescription} is a no-brainer.]
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