This program is 28 minutes long
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Note: Time numerals represent seconds into broadcast, not clock time, since the telecast originated in New York City
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: John Yang) The aftermath of the car bombing at a mosque in Najaf, Iraq, that killed moderate Shiite cleric Ayatollah Mohammed Baqir†† al-Hakim† featured; scenes shown from Baghdad of the Shiites mourning al-Hakim & from the attack site; details given about Iraqis blaming the US. [Iraqi governing council Ahmed CHALABI†- comments.] [Sarah Lawrence College professor Fawaz GERGES†- says the US could find itself in a real war in Iraq.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Washington: Jake Tapper) The issue of the cost of the war in Iraq examined; details given about the contracts for Halliburton & Bechtel. [Common Cause president Chellie PINGREE†- says much money goes to these big companies.] [August 20, Secretary of Defense Donald RUMSFELD - talks about civilian contractors.] ["Corporate Warriors" author P.W. SINGER†- says you cannot always depend on private companies.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The death of two more US soldiers in the conflict in Afghanistan & the battle in the south against Taliban fighters reported; map shown.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(No location given: George Stephanopoulos) The appearance by California Governor Gray Davis on "This Week" presented. [On August 20, gubernatorial candidate Gray DAVIS†- campaigns.] [DAVIS - says Schwarzenegger is now raising money & is in no position to criticize us; says his job is to the best he can as governor & California voters will do the right thing.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Brian Rooney) The role of the Hispanic vote in the recall election examined; poll statistics cited; scenes shown of candidate Lt. Gov. Cruz Bustamante. [DAVIS - outlines what has been done to help immigrants.] [Tomas Rivera Policy Inst.-University of Southern California professor Harry PACHON†- talks about the Latino electorate.] [Republican strategist Mike MADRID†- says Schwarzenegger has no Hispanic policy.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The flash flooding in Kansas that killed people in their cars reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The investigation into a bank robbery in Erie, Pennsylvania, in which a man had a bomb strapped to his chest that went off reported.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) National Education Assn. study on the number of male teachers cited.
(Decatur, Georgia: Steve Osunsami) Educators' concern about the lack of male school teachers examined. [Former school teacher Mark FARRIS†- says he can make more in a piano bar than teaching.] [NEA president Reg WEAVER†- cites the lack of respect & support for teachers.] [Single parent Kimberly WILLIAMS†, teacher Oliver DEAN†- talk about males as role models.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) The average teacher's salary cited.
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) The victory by Andre Agassi at the US Open tennis tournament reported.
(New York: Heather Cabot) The future for men's tennis, which is waiting for the next superstar, featured; match scenes shown. [Retiring player Pete SAMPRAS, sports analyst Patrick McENROE†, player Andy RODDICK†- comment on the game.]
(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(New York: Bob Jamieson) The NFL's extravaganza to launch the new pro football season examined; TV ads shown. [NFL senior vice president of marketing & sales John COLLINS†- talks about creating an urgency at the start of the season.] ["Advertising Age" Rich THOMASELLI†- says the NFL is enhancing its brand.] ["Sports Illustrated" Peter KING - talks about the new marketing.] [Aerosmith musicians Steven TYLER, Joe PERRY†- promote football.]
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(Studio: Carole Simpson) Report introduced.
(Glacier National Park, Montana: Bill Redeker) The dangers for Glacier National Park, Montana, where the glaciers are shrinking fast featured; scenes & photos shown; details given about the importance of water from the melting glaciers for the ecology. [US Geological Survey Blase REARDON†, Dan FAGRE†- say the glaciers will be gone in 30 years due to global warming.] [National Parks Conservation Assn. Steve THOMPSON†- blames fossil fuels.] [VISITOR - comments on the changing glaciers.]
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