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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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Democracy Now! Host Amy Goodman joined a panel of journalists, analysts and academics on MSNBC’s "Up w/ Chris Hayes" to discuss topics of the day, ranging from the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s Planned Parenthood reversal to the Republican Primaries.
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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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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Wednesday, October 4, 2006
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Headlines
- Hastert Dismisses Calls For Resignation Over Foley Scandal
- Foley Claims Childhood Sexual Abuse
- Foley Offered Minor Alcohol, Engaged in Online Sex During House Vote
- Report: Bush Admin Preparing New Bolton Recess Appointment
- 16 Dead, 80 Wounded in Baghdad Attacks
- At Least 20 US Troops Killed Since Weekend
- More Headlines…
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"Classic Washington Pushoff"–Fmr. Counterrorism Advisor Rand Beers on Rice’s Reported Dismissal of Pre-9/11 CIA Warnings
In his new book, "State of Denial," Bob Woodward reveals that then-CIA director George Tenet had warned of an imminent threat from al-Qaeda in a July 2001 meeting with Condoleezza Rice. We speak with former counterterrorism advisor Rand Beers. He served on the National Security Council under four consecutive presidents before resigning on the eve of the invasion of Iraq. [includes rush transcript]
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SEIU Leader Andy Stern on "Getting America Back on Track"
We speak with Andy Stern, president of the Service Employees International Union–the largest and fastest-growing union in North America–about his new book, "A Country That Works: Getting America Back on Track." In it, Stern criticizes labor unions for not adapting to the current political landscape and for failing to unite more workers. [includes rush transcript]
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Actor Mark Ruffalo on His Decision To Speak Out Against the Bush Administration
On Thursday, the group World Can’t Wait is calling for protests in over 170 cities and towns across the country to demonstrate against President Bush and his administration. This week the group held emergency gatherings in response to Congress passing the new Military Commissions Act. Actor Mark Ruffalo took part in an event in New York. He stopped by our studio to talk about his decision to speak out. [includes rush transcript]
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Tensions High in Oaxaca as Fox Warns Force Might Be Used to Crush Uprising
In Oaxaca, Mexico, tensions remain high over concerns that the government is planning to use force to crush a populist uprising there. Over the weekend, military aircraft began flying over Oaxaca City and additional troops were deployed to nearby army posts. We go to Oaxaca to get a report from independent journalist John Gibler. [includes rush transcript]
