This program is 27 minutes long
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The week's agenda for President Bush outlined on screen.
(White House: Terry Moran) Vice President Dick Cheney's speech about how the administration will handle energy policy examined; details given of plans to build new power plants and refineries and to open up oil and gas exploration. [CHENEY - says conservation is not the basis for sound policy; cites the need for a clear and coherent policy.] [Natural Resources Defense Council Dan LASHOF - says the plan is to create a crisis mentality.] Tomorrow's announcement on missile defense in a post-Cold War world and the "buzz" about Congress members not showing up for lunch with Bush discussed.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Interview held with Representative Richard Gephardt about why Democrats did not attend the Bush lunch. [GEPHARDT - explains his scheduling conflict and says this was not a "command performance."]
#196784
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Judy Muller) The last day for compliance with a Congressional law allowing illegal immigrants to apply for legal resident status without returning home featured; scenes shown of immigrants in line. [Waiting in line, citizen Anastasia KEARSE, WOMAN, Juan and Norma RAMIREZ - talk about their relatives' legal status.] [Immigration attorney Michael MAGGIO - cites the complexity of the law.]
#196785
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Brookings Institution's analysis of the census numbers for American cities reviewed; statistics cited. [Brookings Institution Bruce KATZ - cites the implications for the changes in the cities as they respond to needs of the new residents.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Ford Motor Company's campaign urging booster seats in cars for children between four and eight; Stock Market Report. and McDonald's opening of its first gourmet coffee shop reported.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(New York: Ned Potter) The arrival of space tourist Dennis Tito at the International Space Station featured; scenes shown of the docking operations. [TITO - says he has adapted to space.]
#196790
(Studio: Peter Jennings) The issue of the demanding hours for medical residents in the nation's hospitals introduced.
(Washington: John Martin) Efforts to limit work hours for interns and residents examined; hospital scenes shown. [Former surgical resident Risa MORIARITY - comments on the job.] [American Medical Student Association Josh RISING - says nationwide regulations are needed.] OSHA's lack of jurisdiction over doctors' hours noted. [Association of American Medical Colleges Dr. Jordan COHEN - says the resources are not available.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings; Dr. Tim Johnson) The reluctance in the medical community to change the resident system due to tradition and money discussed.
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#196793
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Unrest in the Philippines as supporters of former President Joseph Estrada tried to enter the presidential palace; the sending of a United States team to China to inspect the surveillance plane that landed on Hainan Island and a report on the staggering number of deaths in the Democratic Republic of Congo reported; scenes shown from the Philippines.
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#196797
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Fort Worth: Mike von Fremd) The cancellation of the race at the Texas Motor Speedway due to high racing speeds that led to driver disorientation featured; scenes shown from the steeply banked track. [Drivers Roberto MORENO. Michael ANDRETTI - describe what happened on the racetrack.] [Texas Motor Speedway Eddie GOSSAGE - cites "unnecessary risk."]
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