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(Pentagon: David Martin) President Bush’s plans to increase the size of the Army and Marines to handle the demands of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan featured; details given of the views of Marine Corps commandant James Conway and Army chief of staff Gen. Pete Schoomaker†. [Voice of BUSH – says Secretary of Defense Robert Gates will give a recommendation on how to proceed.] [December 17, former Secretary of State Colin POWELL†- says the active Army is about broken.] Where the additional troops will come from discussed.
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(Baghdad: Randall Pinkston) The sabotaging of electricity in Baghdad by insurgents featured; map shown of cut transmission lines. [Iraq Reconstruction Special Inspector General Stuart BOWEN†- says they are seeking to isolate Baghdad from the grid and introduce more chaos; notes the problems from attacks on the grid and threats to the repair team.]
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(Washington: Bob Orr) The FDA’s call for tougher warning labels for over-the-counter painkiller drugs, including ibuprofen, acetaminophen†† and aspirin, examined; details given of the possible side effects. [University of North Carolina Dr. Paul WATKINS†- notes the dose that can relieve pain is close to the dose that can cause serious problems.] [Public Citizen Health Research Group Dr. Peter LURIE†- says it should have happened decades ago.]
(Studio: Katie Couric, Jon LaPook) How these drugs can cause fatalities and how to minimize the risks discussed.
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(White House: Jim Axelrod) First Lady Laura Bush's treatment for skin cancer and her decision to keep it out of the press featured; scenes shown of her bandaged shin. [White House press secretary Tony SNOW†- says it’s no big deal.] [NYU School of Medicine Dr. Elizabeth HALE†- says there is a very low chance of any consequence from a squamous cell cancer.]
(Studio: Katie Couric, Jon LaPook) Squamous cell cancer and how to recognize skin cancer discussed.
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(Hood River, Oregon: Jerry Bowen) The dwindling hopes for rescuing climbers Jerry Cooke and Brian Hall from Oregon’s Mt. Hood featured; scenes shown of rescuers on the mountain; details given about the pictures found on a camera near the body of dead climber Kelly James; map shown of the approach of a new winter storm. [Hood River County Sheriff Joe WAMPLER†- says he is concerned about how long somebody can last out there.] [Sister Angela HALL†- says our faith remains steadfast.]
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(Boston: Sharyn Alfonsi) The shortage of schools for autistic children featured; details given about the New England Center for Children in Boston, which offers daily therapy; scenes shown of students, including Patrick Ruzzo†. [Patrick’s parents Bob and Susan RUZZO†- comment on Patrick’s progress and the system.] [New England Center for Children Vinnie STRULLY†- says there are hundreds of parents begging them to take their child.]
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(Dallas: Lee Cowan) Pageant owner Donald Trumps’ decision to give Tara Conner a second chance to retain her Miss USA crown after her party lifestyle was revealed featured. [TRUMP – says Tara is a good person.] [Talk show host David LETTERMAN†- jokes.] [CONNER – cries.] [WOMAN – says everybody deserves a second chance.] [Pageant dress seller Dorothy NORCOTT‡- says sometimes a bad example is a good example.]
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