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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Kalamazoo, Michigan: David Gregory) A Democratic plan to give taxpayers a one- time across-the-board tax rebate in an effort to kick start the economy reported. [In Kalamazoo, Michigan, President BUSH - says the economy needs more than a quick boost; says the economy began slowing down last summer.] [Minority leader Senator Tom DASCHLE - comments on tax cuts.] [Hudson Institute Marshall WITTMAN - says Bush inherited the economic downturn.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Stock Market Report.
(New York: Anne Thompson) The growing consumer confidence despite stock market fluctuations noted; statistics cited. [Investor Bruce HEARD - says he has a good job and no debt.] [The Conference Board Lynn FRANCO - says people handle economic downturns when their jobs are not threatened.] [Deutsche Bank Alexander Brown Incorporated Joseph LAVORGNA - says weaker consumer confidence will come.] [Annapolis boat dealer Nancy CANN - talks about business.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Capitol Hill: Lisa Myers) The Senate vote to ban "soft money" in political campaigns reported. [Senator John McCAIN - says soft money will be banned.] [Senator Mitch McCONNELL - explains why he supported adding a provision to the campaign finance bill.] [Democracy 21 Fred WERTHEIMER - comments.] ["National Journal" Charlie COOK - says some senators have been explaining to Democrats why the bill is bad.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Supreme Court: Pete Williams) Plans for the Supreme Court to hear arguments concerning the execution of mentally challenged criminals reported; courtroom sketches shown. [Johnny Paul Penry's attorney Robert SMITH - says Penry is mentally challenged.] [Texas prosecutor Joe PRICE - explains concerns about people with mild mental disabilities.] (Artist: Art Lien)
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: George Lewis) The largest electricity rate hikes in California history reported; scenes shown from California of protestors; details given of concerns about the effects of the rate hikes on the national economy. [California Public Utility Commissioner Geoffrey BROWN - says the rate hikes are needed.] [Women's Energy Matters Barbara GEORGE - says sellers of natural gas are "robber barons on steroids."] [Dairy farmer Geoffrey VANDEN HEUVEL - says milk customers will pay some extra costs.] [Semifreddi's Bakery owner Tom FRAINIER - says money for maintenance will not be there.] [South California Edison Bruce FOSTER - says a hot summer will mean blackouts.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) A car bombing and a suicide bombing in Jerusalem reported; scenes shown.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The discovery of the source of Great Britain's foot- and-mouth disease epidemic reported.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(New York: Robert Bazell) Surgeon General's study results showing large numbers of women dying of lung cancer caused by smoking reported; death rate statistics cited. [OFFICIAL - says women are dying too soon.] [Cancer patient Anita JOHNSTON - talks about her battle with lung cancer.] [Surgeon General Dr. David SATCHER - says women are being targeted by tobacco companies.]
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) The discovery of an elephant seal blocking the door to an advertising agency in Capetown, South Africa, shown.
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(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.
(Turners Falls, Massachusetts: Pat Dawson) Concerns about whether the offspring of two bald eagles in New England survived the winter and will hatch from their eggs featured; details given about other areas where unusual winter conditions have raised concerns about the survival of local animals; scenes shown of the breeding eagles' nest. [Massachusetts Wildlife Bill DAVIS - says the first instinct is to help the eagles.] [Turners Falls, Massachusetts, bar manager Sam ESCOTT - comments.] [Biologist Kim DURHAM - says sea lions are dehydrated.]
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