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#872005
(Justice Department: Pierre Thomas) The decision by the embattled first Latino attorney general to go featured; details given about the issue of the firing of eight US attorneys and about the story of Gonzales pressuring an ill then-Attorney General John Ashcroft. [GONZALES, President BUSH, Senator Charles SCHUMER - speak about the resignation.] [On April 19, several times, GONZALES - says he does not remember.] [Former US attorney David IGLESIAS†- speaks about the attributes for an attorney general.] [Senator Tom COBURN - calls for his resignation.] [Former US attorney James COMEY†- comments on the treatment of Ashcroft.]
(Studio: Kate Snow, George Stephanopoulos) The timing of the resignation, who could replace Gonzales, such as Homeland Security Secretary Michael Chertoff or six others {photos shown}, discussed.
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#872008
(Krestena, Greece: Simon McGregor-Woods) The wildfires across Greece featured; scenes shown of the flames and smoke, burned villages, firefighting efforts, people fighting the fires near Krestena to save their homes and their lives.
#872009
(Richmond, Virginia: David Kerley) The apology from football player Michael Vick for his role in the dogfighting case following his guilty plea examined; details given about his admissions; scenes shown of Vick's Virginia property. [VICK - offers an apology to everyone; admits he was not honest and will pay the consequences.] courtroom sketches by Dana Verkouteren shown. [Atlanta Falcons owner Arthur BLANK†- says maybe Vick can play again in the NFL.] [ESPN football analyst Mark SCHLERETH†- says Vick showed remorse.]
#872012
(New York: John Berman) The widening housing crisis across the country featured; details given about the problems caused by people borrowing against their homes and the drop in consumer confidence. [Houston homeowner Jan WALSTON - talks about reducing the price of her home.] [Moody's economy.com economist Mark ZANDI†- talks about the breadth of the price decline; states consumers will have to be more cautious.] [Homeowner Jason HOLMERS†- says he owes more than the house is worth.]
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#872016
(New York: John McKenzie) The rapid spread of America's obesity epidemic and the correlation to diabetes and high blood pressure examined; statistics cited. [Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Dr. James MARKS†- cites the disaster alarm.] The call for a national strategy: changing the program for children, the food stamp program, the use of federal highway money, school nutrition standards, changing health programs to offer nutrition counseling. [Trust for America's Health Jeff LEVI†- calls for more exercise sites and opportunities for healthy choices.]
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#872020
(Crayonville, in cyberspace: Betsy Stark) New approaches to work and the workplace examined; scenes shown of people on the job in different venues, including cyberspace. [IBM computer scientist Bob FLAVIN†, IBM health care/life sciences Dan PELINO†, Accenture vice president Janet HOFFMAN†, voice of Crayon CEO/founder Joseph LAFFE†- talk about the new work force, workplace and connectiveness.]
(Studio: Kate Snow) Tomorrow's segment previewed.
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