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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Concern that the guerrilla war in Iraq is reaching a new level of sophistication following the downing of a US Army helicopter near Fallujah and explosions in Karbala & Tikrit and more attacks in Baghdad reported.
(Fallujah, Iraq: Richard Engel) The aftermath of the missile attack on the Chinook helicopter featured; scenes shown of the wreckage; details given of previous attempts to shoot down aircraft and about the US military’s buyback program for recovered missiles. [Secretary of Defense Donald RUMSFELD – says this is a serious problem.] [US Army retired Gen. Barry McCAFFREY†- explains pilots’ defensive tactics.] [US Army 82nd Airborne Sgt. Joseph KENKEL†, Capt. Jay PERSONS†- talk about the risk.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(White House: David Gregory) The acceleration of the political debate on Iraq examined; details given of the potential liability for President Bush’s reelection campaign. [In Alabama, BUSH – says America will never run.] [Senator Robert BYRD†- says the president owes the American people an exit strategy for Iraq.] [Professor James BURKE‡- says the public won’t tolerate casualties if it’s not clear the casualties are for something.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Washington: Andrea Mitchell) The millions being spent to win the hearts & minds of the Iraqi people through television featured; details given about the broadcasting contract with Science Applications International; specific expenses outlined. [Center for Public Integrity Charles LEWIS†- criticizes the expense and the contractor.] [Iraqi TV general manager Ted EILETT‡- says no one is complaining.] [Senator Richard LUGAR†- comments on competing with Al Jazeera.] [Broadcasting Board of Governors Norman PATTIZ†- comments on a new American channel for Iraq.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Ft. Carson, Colorado: Jim Avila) The reactions of the families of the victims of the helicopter attack featured; photos shown of pilot Brian Slavenas†† & Ernest Bucklew††. [Father & stepmother Ronald & Christi SLAVENAS††, Slavenas’ college advisor Professor Sheldon JACOBSON†, father Donald BUCKLEW†- react to their loss.] [In Atlanta, soldier’s WIFE – comments on waiting to hear if her husband was among the dead.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Anne Thompson) The Congressional hearing into charges that mutual fund brokers engaged in improper trading, including late trading & market timing, examined; details given about the resignation of Putnam Investments CEO Lawrence Lasser†. [New York state attorney general Eliot SPITZER††- comments on returning funds to investors.] [Investor Rick ALLEN‡- says people with big money are getting special considerations.] [Fund Democracy Inc. founder/CEO Mercer BULLARD†- notes the impact of the scandal on investor confidence.][Vanguard Group chairman Jack BRENNAN††- says there aren’t many hospitable homes for market timers.]
(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Stock Market Report.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The FTC’s consideration of a fine against AT&T for violating the new telemarketing do-not-call rules noted.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The announcement from Senator Bob Graham that he will not seek reelection next year reported.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Philadelphia: Ron Allen) The impact of the FBI’s corruption probe of Philadelphia Mayor John Street on his reelection campaign featured; details given of claims that the probe was launched by Republicans to steal the election. [Radio host Mary MASON – talks about mistrust of the Republicans.] [Opposing candidate Sam KATZ†- accuses Street’s administration of raping & pillaging the taxpayers.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The containment of most of the California wildfires noted; loss statistics cited; scenes shown of the funeral procession in El Cajon for firefighter Steve Rucker.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The completion of the New York Marathon by Zoe Koplowitz††, who has multiple sclerosis & diabetes, 29 hours after the start reported; scenes shown of Koplowitz crossing the finish line.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Anderson: Mike Taibbi) The story of Ben Comen††, who competes on his Anderson, South Carolina, high school cross-country team despite his cerebral palsy, presented; scenes shown of Ben competing. [COMEN – says his illness is a gift to set an example for others.] [Coach Chuck PARKER††- talks about Ben.] [Mother Joan, sister Megan, brother Chris COMEN, teammate Pat SMITH – talk about Ben’s spirit and what it teaches them.] [At The Old Meeting Place restaurant, MAN – comments.]
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