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(Washington: Drew Griffin) The report from two whistleblowers who will testify before a House committee about the too cozy relationship between the FAA and Southwest Airlines presented. [FAA safety inspectors Bobby BOUTRIS†, DOuglas PETERS††- says Southwest had 47 airlines out of compliance that were not grounded and sweeping change is needed.] How the airlines tried to get Boutris removed from his job noted.
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Map of the number of planes in the air tonight shown.
(Washington: Drew Griffin) NTSB reports on two problems with airplane windshields not acted upon by the FAA, which has become too cozy with the airlines, examined; details given about an incident with overheating cockpit windshields. [In shadow with voice disguised, PILOT - describes what happened as the windshield shattered.] [Pilot Todd WISSING†- says two incidents happened in 2004 when 757s; expresses disappointment with the FAA.] [Representative James OBERSTAR†- cites FAA complacency.] Statements from American Airlines quoted. Tomorrow's investigation of the FAA by Congress because the agency has developed a "partnership" relationship with the airlines discussed.
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Findings of the last poll on the standings of Obama versus Senator Hillary Clinton in Pennsylvania cited.
(Philadelphia: Candy Crowley) The Pennsylvania primary and the white male working class vote featured; details given about how Obama is closing the gap with Clinton. [OBAMA - jokes about bowling; speaks about trade and opposing NAFTA.] [Drexel University Bill ROSENBERG†- talks about the male vote.] [CLINTON - speaks to labor; says the issue is jobs, jobs, jobs.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with CNN's Crowley and David Gergen about the race in Pennsylvania. [CROWLEY - offers reasons for the uptick in Obama's numbers.]
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(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with CNN's Crowley and David Gergen about the Democratic race in Pennsylvania between Senators Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton. [From Boston, GERGEN - says the Clinton campaign is being hardlined {about New Mexico Governor Bill Richardson and Rev. Jeremiah Wright} and it is making her less likeable; suggests the campaign may be turning in a better direction.] [CROWLEY - comments on the Clinton argument {to the superdelegates} that Obama cannot win the general election.]
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(Studio: Erica Hill) Statement to Congress from Federal Reserve Board chairman Ben Bernanke that a recession is possible; the airport arrest of Kevin Brown for carrying bomb-making materials; the plot in Waycross, Georgia, to hurt a third grade teacher reported.
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(Washington: Tom Foreman) Democratic National Committee chairman Howard Dean's promise to help seat the Florida delegates at the convention examined; details given about what Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama want and a possible solution for Florida. [DEAN - says it is critical that both campaigns be comfortable with a compromise.] [Senator Bill NELSON - says the solution may be to cut the delegate margin in half.]
(Studio: Anderson Cooper) Live discussion held with two superdelegates, Clinton supporter Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz and Obama supporter David Wilhelm, about Florida. [From Washington, SCHULTZ - predicts a solution for Florida delegates will be reached; opposes a 50-50 split between the nominees.] [From Michigan, WILHELM - says a 50-50 split seems feasible; suggests let this thing play out.]
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(New York: Randi Kaye) The story of three children with autism who came from the same sperm donor presented; scenes shown of 5-year-old Dylan Jackoway†. [Mothers of autistic sons, Gwenyth JACKAWAY†, Theresa PERGOLA†- talk about autism, their sons' behaviors and the donor bank.] Statement from the California Cryobank about its donor screening process quoted.
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(Studio: Erica Hill) A report on Congressional earmarks; Senator Barbara Boxer's criticism of the White House delay of a decision on putting the polar bear on the endangered species list and the crash of a truck driving on the wrong side of the road reported; scenes shown of the truck.
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