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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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 8, 2008
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Headlines
- McCain, Obama Hold 2nd Presidential Debate
- Obama: Healthcare “A Right for Every American”
- McCain Claims New Proposal to Refinance Mortgages
- McCain Calls Obama “That One”
- Britain Launches $90B Bank Bailout
- Market Decline Wipes Out $2T in Retirement Savings
- Treasury to Begin Private Outsourcing of Wall Street Bailout
- AIG Execs Held Luxury Vacation Days After $85B Taxpayer Bailout
- Judge Orders Release of 17 Gitmo Prisoners
- Study: US Lags in Compensation Payments to Afghan Victims
- After Denials, Pentagon Admits 30 Afghan Civilians Killed in US Attack
- Widow of Iraq Vet. Sues US Gov.
- 300 Workers Arrested in South Carolina Immigration Raid
- Md. Police Added Peace Activists to Terrorism List
- Bush Approval Rating at 25%
- More Headlines…
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European, Asian Markets Plunge as Recession Fears Spread Worldwide
As stock indexes plunge across Europe and Asia, Britain unveiled plans today to inject up to 50 billion pounds — close to $90 billion — into its biggest retail banks. Recent efforts to bolster world credit markets have failed to stem fears that the spreading financial crisis could lead to a global recession. We go to Rome to speak to economist Loretta Napoleoni, author of Rogue Economics: Capitalism’s New Reality. [includes rush transcript]
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Faltering Economy Takes Center Stage in McCain-Obama Debate
It was no surprise that the economy dominated last night’s presidential debate. We play excerpts and get reaction from Pulitzer-winning journalist David Cay Johnston, author of Free Lunch: How the Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves at Government Expense (and Stick You with the Bill). [includes rush transcript]
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McCain-Obama Debate Highlights Similar Stances on Foreign Policy
While the state of the economy dominated the opening portion of last night’s debate, the focus later shifted to foreign policy. Voters questioned Senators Barack Obama and John McCain about Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Russia, Israel and Iran. [includes rush transcript]
