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(Studio: Robert Bazell) The spread of the virus featured; details given about the death of a toddler in Texas and other Texas cases, the WHO’s decision to raise the alert level, and precautions around the world. [Houston Health Department Dr. David PERSSE†- says the child is a resident of Mexico who travelled to Texas.] [HHS Secretary Kathleen SEBELIUS – says we expect more cases, hospitalizations and deaths.] [WHO director-general Dr. Margaret CHAN†- says all countries should activate their pandemic preparedness plans.] [President OBAMA – calls for parents to consider contingencies if schools close.] The seasonal flu death rate vs. the swine flu rate so far discussed.
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(La Gloria, Mexico: Michelle Kosinski) The epicenter of the outbreak in La Gloria, Mexico, featured; scenes shown of young Edgar Hernandez††, the first known case; details given about the nearby hog farms. [Farmer Jose HERNANDEZ‡ {thru translator} – describes his symptoms.] [La Gloria resident Maria FERNANDEZ† {thru translator} – says it’s contagious and it’s killing children.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Upcoming story previewed.
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(White House: Savannah Guthrie) The economy as the main issue over the last 100 days featured; the drop in the GDP cited; scenes shown of Obama in St. Louis. News that Chrysler will survive and is negotiating a merger with Fiat noted.
(Studio: Brian Williams) NBC News coverage of Obama’s press conference noted.
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(Supreme Court: Pete Williams) The Supreme Court challenge to the Voting Rights Act examined; footage shown of President Lyndon Johnson signing the act in 1965; courtroom sketches by Art Lien shown as taped remarks from Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Anthony Kennedy and Chief Justice John Roberts are played. [JOHNSON – says today is a triumph of freedom.] [Lawyer for challengers Chris WARD†- says it’s time has passed.] [NAACP Legal Defense Fund Debo ADEGBILE†- says discrimination takes root.]
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(New York: Nancy Snyderman) Advice on how to avoid getting swine flu presented.
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(Washington: Norah O’Donnell) The popularity of First Lady Michelle Obama after her first 100 days in the White House featured; scenes shown of her in various situations; photos by Pete Souza† shown. [MSNBC political analyst Richard WOLFFE†- comments on her stumble during the campaign when her patriotism was questioned; notes her staff is focused on image.] [“Essence” magazine deputy editor Tatsha ROBERTSON†- says she makes people feel she’s one of them.]
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