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In the wake of the successful pushback against the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure’s decision to defund Planned Parenthood, the Obama administration should listen to the majority of Americans: The United States, including Catholics, is strongly pro-choice.
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Part 2: "Who Killed Che? How the CIA Got Away with Murder": New Book Ties Johnson Admin to Che Death
In an extended interview, co-authors Michael Ratner and Michael Steven Smith discuss the life of Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara and the chilling story behind his murder by the Bolivian military. In their book, "Who Killed Che?" Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing. [includes rush transcript]
Watch a 2011 interview with Spanish Judge Baltasar Garzón, who is on trial in Spain after right-wing groups objected to his investigation of atrocities committed by supporters of the dictator Francisco Franco. Garzón is known for seeking to indict members of the Bush administration for their role in torturing prisoners.
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Tuesday, October 24, 2006
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- 65 Active Duty Soldiers Call for End of Iraq Occupation
- Gen. Casey & Khalilzad Hold Joint Press Conference
- Sen. Graham on Iraq: “We’re on the Verge of Chaos”
- Tony Snow: Bush Will No Longer Say “Stay the Course”
- U.S. Military Translator Missing in Baghdad
- Iraqi Deputy PM Says Iraqi Troops Will Take Greater Role
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The Battle for Congress: John Nichols on How Anti-War and Pro-Labor Candidates Could Help the Democrats Win Control of Both Houses
Election Day is just two weeks away. It’s being described as the most pivotal battle for Congress in over a decade. Today, we spend the hour looking at some of the key contests and issues that are shaping this year’s mid-term elections. Democrats have significantly improved their chances of taking control of both the Senate and the House. [includes rush transcript]
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The Battle for Congress: Tennessee’s Harold Ford Aims to Become First Black Senator From the South Since Reconstruction
One of the most closely watched races this election is in Tennessee. Representative Harold Ford is running against Chattanooga Mayor Bob Corker for the Senate seat being vacated by retiring Majority Leader Bill Frist. The race has gotten increasingly close in recent weeks. Democrats hope that this seat will be one of the six seats needed to regain their majority. [includes rush transcript]
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The Battle for Congress: Can Lamont Beat Lieberman Again? A Look at Connecticut’s Senate Race
Ned Lamont, a wealthy telecommunications executive, is trying to pull off a second upset over Senator Joseph Lieberman after defeating him in the Democratic primary this summer. Lieberman is running as an independent but says he’ll caucus with Senate Democrats if he keeps his seat. [includes rush transcript]
