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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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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 Ratner and Smith draw on previously unpublished U.S. government documents to argue the CIA played a critical role in the killing.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]
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Wednesday, April 1, 2009
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Headlines
- Thousands to Protest as G20 Summit Begins
- 12 Killed in US Strike on Pakistan
- Netanyahu Sworn In as Israeli PM
- 7 Killed as British Troops Begin Iraq Withdrawal
- US, Iran Officials Hold Informal Exchange
- Clinton: Truce with Low-Level Taliban Possible
- Chavez: Indict Bush, Israeli Leaders
- Obama Ends US Boycott of UN Human Rights Council
- OECD: Global Economy in Worst Recession Since 1930s
- US, Russia to Discuss Nuke Deal
- Report: Bailout Cost at $12.8T
- Dems Introduce Emissions Cut Bill
- Franken Wins Key Court Challenge
- Sun-Times Media Group Files for Bankruptcy
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As Obama Arrives in London for G20, Tens of Thousands Gather to Protest in the Streets
President Obama is in London today ahead of the G20 summit, where world leaders are gathering to discuss the global economic crisis. Tens of thousands of protesters from around the world are gathering in London to demonstrate against the G20 talks and call for economic justice and environmental accountability. Several large demonstrations directed at the failed banking and financial sectors are expected today, April 1st, which some protest organizers are calling "Financial Fools Day." We speak with Walden Bello of Focus on the Global South. [includes rush transcript]
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Rep. McDermott: "The Medical-Industrial Complex in this Country is Bigger than the Military-Industrial Complex"
We speak with Rep. Jim McDermott (D-WA), a leading advocate for a single-payer healthcare system, about healthcare reform on Capitol Hill. McDermott also speaks about his recent trip to Afghanistan and his thoughts on President Obama’s escalation of the war. [includes rush transcript]
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Canadian Judge Upholds Government Decision to Bar British MP George Galloway on National Security Grounds
A Canadian judge has upheld the Canadian government’s decision last month to ban the outspoken British lawmaker George Galloway from entering the country for a speaking tour. Canadian officials say they banned Galloway on national security grounds, saying he provided financial support to Hamas, the Palestinian political party which was elected in January 2006 and controls the Gaza Strip. [includes rush transcript]
