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Assassination Attempt / Aftermath #276284

CBS Evening News for Tuesday, Mar 31, 1981
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(Studio) Secretary of State Alexander Haig's defeat in last wk's power struggle with Vice President George Bush over leadership of crisis management team recalled; Haig's behavior yesterday reported further straining his relationship with Bush.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

(DC) White House concern about Haig due to his statement to press yesterday examined. [Yesterday, HAIG - declares himself in command of White House] Lack of authority for his statement noted; apparent response of Reagan aides Jim Baker and Edwin Meese cited. Vice President George Bush's response to Secretary's public statement considered; alleged argument between Haig and Defense Secretary Caspar Weinberger over incident reported [State Department spokesperson William DYESS - tries to rationalize Haig's behavior on Poland's situation.] [Deputy press secretary Larry SPEAKES - issues an after-the-fact rationalization of events.] Implications of Haig's performance noted.
REPORTER: Diane Sawyer

(Studio) Reaction of Senators Howard Baker, Joseph Biden and Representative Barbara Mikulski to Haig's remarks quoted. Upcoming items announced.
REPORTER: Dan Rather

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Sawyer, Diane
Duration:
00:03:20

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