This program is 29 minutes long
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The Louisiana governor's release of 100,000 pages of documents on the state's response to Hurricane Katrina introduced.
(New Orleans: Kerry Sanders) The revelations in the state documents about the confusion during the initial days of Katrina examined; various scenes shown of the crisis; documents from Governor Kathleen Blanco & her staff quoted. [Loyola University political analyst Edward RENWICK††- says they {Louisiana} blame FEMA & the White House.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Baghdad: Jim Maceda) Tomorrow's reconvening of the trial of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein for his actions in Dujail after a failed assassination attempt in 1982 previewed; scenes shown from the latest car bombings & shootings in Baghdad; details given about security concerns about the trial, of Saddam's complaints & of the December 15 national elections vote. [Former Attorney General Ramsey CLARK - says it is an illegal court.] The latest coalition offensive noted. [Military spokesman Brig. Gen. Donald ALSTON†- says they have failed to derail the democratic process.]
(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The new feature on MSNBC about the war in Iraq previewed.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Brunswick, Maine: Jonathan Alter) The story of a young Marine from Maine, L/Cpl. Alex Cornell du Houx††, a liberal Democrat & political activist who will be going to Iraq, presented; details given about his views on the war & on serving in the military. [Unit commander Maj. Bennett WALSH†- outlines the mission.] [Bowdoin College professor Paul FRANCO†, CORNELL du HOUX - talk about service to the country.] [Alex's friend Bree DALLINGA††- expresses frustration.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(White House: Kevin Corke) The US policy on torture of dissidents in the war on terrorism examined; details given about Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice's trip to Europe to explain US anti-terrorism policies to our allies & of the controversy over secret US prisons in Europe. [On Fox, national security adviser Stephen HADLEY†- says we need to be aggressive in the war on terrorism while complying with law.] [On "Meet the Press," Senator John McCAIN - says he will accept no compromise on torture because it would damage the image of the US.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The start of real winter weather reported; scenes shown of snow in northern New Jersey. [With weather maps, NBC Weather Plus meteorologist Bill KARINS - outlines the snowy weather in the East.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Philadelphia: Dawn Fratangelo) The reasons for the rising crime rate in some American cities examined; scenes shown from Boston & Philadelphia, where there is easy access to guns; details given about the proposed gun bill. [Boston Mayor Thomas MENINO†- speaks about the intimidation factor.] [Men United for a Better Philadelphia Bilal QAYYUM†- talks about the ease of buying guns.] [Outreach worker/ex-con Bill COBB‡- outlines the reaction to the bill.] [Northeastern University criminologist James Alan FOX†- comments on the crime problem.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) Report introduced.
(Fullerton, California: Jennifer London) The pilot program in Fullerton, California, schools to provide each student with a laptop computer paid for by their parents featured; scenes shown from the classroom. [8-year-old Andrea HOFFMAN, teacher Gigi KELLEY†- back the computer idea.] [Parent Sandra DEGA‡- cites the expense.] [Fullerton district superintendent Dr. Cameron McCUNE†- talks about quality education.] [Stanford University professor "Oversold & Overused" author Larry CUBAN†- says there is no evidence a laptop will enable students to learn better.]
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The condition of the woman who received the first artificial face transplant in France updated.
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(Studio: John Seigenthaler) The words of photographer Richard Mack††, who retraced the steps of explorers Lewis & Clark on the 200th anniversary of their trek across the West, presented; many photos from "The Lewis & Clark Trail" shown. [MACK - talks about his book that took two years to complete describing the trips by both Lewis & Clark & himself; hopes his book stands as a testament to the beauty of our landscape.]
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