This program is 28 minutes long
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Washington: Bob Orr) The first-ever shooting by federal air marshals of an airplane passenger, Rigoberto Alpizar†, who claimed to have a bomb reviewed; scenes shown from Miami International Airport of the American Airlines jet, SWAT teams, bags being blown up; animation & air marshal training video shown. [Witness Marian DELGADO‡ {thru granddaughter’s translation} - describes what happened.] Alpizar’s background discussed.
(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Live interview held with aviation consultant Michael Boyd† about the shooting. [From Denver, BOYD – says the marshals did the right thing; comments on the screening process.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Findings of a CBS News/"New York Times" poll on the Iraq war & President Bush cited.
(White House: John Roberts) The progress of reconstruction in Iraq outlined; details given of Bush’s attempt to rebuild trust on Iraq by acknowledging mistakes. [At the Council on Foreign Relations, BUSH – says our approach to helping the Iraqis rebuild has changed; cites progress in Najaf & Mosul.] [Special Inspector General for Iraqi Reconstruction Stuart BOWEN†- says security issues have forced delays that have cost money; notes reconstruction is hindered in the Sunni triangle.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer; Baghdad: Kimberly Dozier) The adjournment of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s trial after he refused to appear in court discussed; scenes shown of his empty chair; details given of Saddam’s demands.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Weesh al-Hager, Egypt: David Hawkins) The US government’s pressure on Egypt to make democratic reforms featured; details given of the crackdown on the Islamist group, the Muslim Brotherhood, during elections; scenes shown of the clash between Brotherhood supporters & police in Cairo. [Muslim Brotherhood candidate Tarek el-DESSOUKY†- reacts to receiving few votes despite a crowd of supporters at the polling place.] [Center for Strategic & International Studies Jon ALTERMAN†- notes Egypt’s importance in testing US policy on the Middle East.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Studio: Anthony Mason) Discussions on a drastic restructuring plan at Ford to help pull it out of a slump featured; details given about proposed plant closings & layoffs. [2 Ford WORKERS – react.] [“Automobile” editor-in-chief Jean JENNINGS†, “Automotive News” publisher Keith CRAIN†- comment on Ford’s drop in sales.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) The prediction for a downturn in the housing market noted; Stock Market Report.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) The status of House Republicans’ efforts to permanently remove Representative Tom DeLay from the House leadership because of his indictment updated.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(White House: Bill Plante) The anger of Christian conservatives over this year's White House holiday card because it does not include the word “Christmas” featured; pictures shown of the card. [Catholic League president William DONOHUE†- reacts.] [Former White House social secretary Lititia BALDRIGE†- says turning it into a sectarian war is pitiful.]
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) The vote in Spokane, Washington, to recall Mayor James West because of revelations about his personal life noted.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) The 64th anniversary of Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor in World War II and the memorial at the USS Arizona noted.
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(Studio: Bob Schieffer) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Vince Gonzales) The video postcards and music videos sent home by troops in Iraq & Afghanistan featured; excerpts shown from the videos shot with camcorders & cell phone cameras that feature combat scenes and soldiers blowing off steam, including an elaborate music video by an entire British unit performing "Is This The Way To Amarillo?"
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