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(Washington: Pete Williams) The investigation into “underwear bomber" Umar Abdulmutallab’s communication with radical Muslim cleric Anwar al-Awlaki and his contacts in Yemen noted. The issue of aviation security examined in light of Abdulmutallab’s plane bombing attempt; details given about problems with airport “huffer” screening machines, the delays in deploying full-body scanners and calls for more profiling at airports. [Former TSA official Tom BLANK††, Senator Susan COLLINS - comment on privacy concerns regarding the body scanners.] [Former El Al security director Isaac YEFFET†- calls for more information on every passenger.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Honolulu: Chuck Todd) President Obama's blunt statement blaming the government for security failures featured; details given of his defense of Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano. [OBAMA - says there were bits of information within the intelligence community; criticizes intelligence agencies for not sharing information; says a systemic failure has occurred.]
(Studio: Brian Williams) Report introduced.
(Detroit Metro Airport: Kevin Tibbles) The confusion over new security rules for traveling featured; scenes shown of lines at airports in Paris, Toronto, Los Angeles and Detroit. [Northwest Airlines Flight 253 passengers Chris and Kimberly COLLINS†- recount what happened in Amsterdam.] [3 TRAVELERS – react.] [Aviation security expert Gregory FEITH†- expresses doubt about security outside the US.]
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(Studio: Richard Engel) A US military report finding ineptitude, corruption and mental and physical problems within the Afghan National Army {ANA} examined; report excerpts quoted; details given of President Obama’s plan for training the Afghans quickly so US troops can return home, the overestimation of the number of Afghan battalions and the prediction it will take over a year to ready them.
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(New York: Robert Bazell) A government study finding that the herbal dietary supplement gingko biloba has no memory-improving benefits reviewed. [NIH Dr. Laurie RYAN†- states there was no benefit for reducing risk of Alzheimer’s or cognitive decline.] [Former "New England Journal of Medicine" editor Jerome KASSIRER††- explains why people turn to alternative medicines.]
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