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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The changes in the Democratic race after the Wisconsin primary reviewed; statistics cited on the popular vote in Wisconsin.
(Burlington, Vermont: Dan Harris) The campaign of Howard Dean reviewed now that he is out of the race; details given of his use of the Internet to organize volunteers & raise money & about his campaign's demise. [In speech, DEAN - says the fight will go on.] [In Iowa, DEAN - gives the scream speech.] [ABCNews political director Mark HALPERIN†- assesses Dean.] Dean's decision to not endorse Senator John Edwards at this time noted & the overall impact of Dean on American politics discussed.
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Columbus, Ohio: Kate Snow) Senator John Kerry's campaign after the Wisconsin primary featured; scenes shown of him campaigning in Ohio. [KERRY - comments on Edwards.] [Via conference call, EDWARDS - says he campaigned against NAFTA.] [Last night, EDWARDS - says "objects in the mirror...."] [Today on "Good Morning America," EDWARDS - says he was surprised by his showing.] [Misidentified ANALYST - downplays Edwards coming in a close second.] [Political analyst Stuart ROTHENBERG†- outlines what Edwards needs to do to get some state wins.] The question of the unpredictability of the presidential race discussed.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(White House: John Cochran) Signs that President Bush's administration is backing off on its jobs prediction examined. [Secretary of Treasury John SNOW†- refuses to pick a jobs number.] [February 9, Council of Economic Advisers chairman Gregory MANKIW†- cites a jobs figure.] [BUSH - comments on the economy.] [Presidential candidate Senator John KERRY - says the administration is walking backwards on its own predictions.] [Public Opinion Strategies Bill McINTURFF†- opts for caution.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A suicide bombing at a military base in Hillah, Iraq, reported; scenes shown from the damaged base.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(London: Mike Lee) The explosion of a runaway train in Iran featured; scenes shown of the wrecked & fiery train cars; animated diagram shown of the freight train that rolled for 16 miles with no engine until it derailed & exploded.
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) A closer look at the dark sides of sports introduced.
(Denver: Bill Redeker) Accusation by former University of Colorado female football player Katie Hnida that she was sexually harassed & even raped by teammates featured. [HNIDA - talks about her love of placekicking.] ["Sports Illustrated" writer Rick REILLY†- outlines the threats against Hnida.] [Coach Gary BARNETT - offers denial.] The NCAA's investigation of recruiting allegations at several colleges, including Alabama State, Universities of Minnesota, Miami & Brigham Young, outlined. [Center for Study of Sports & Society Peter ROBY††- says schools compete for recruits.] [Sports psychologist Harry EDWARDS - says athletes have a spotlight on Front Street.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) The merger of the AT&T & Cingular wireless companies noted.
(Washington: Lisa Stark) The likely impact of the merger on cell phone service examined. [Telecommunications Research & Action Center Samuel SIMON†- talks about industry competition.] [Cingular Wireless COO Ralph de la VEGA†, Consumers Union Gene KIMMELMAN†, two CUSTOMERS - comment on the merger & the consumer.]
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(Studio: Peter Jennings) Report introduced.
(Los Angeles: Terry Moran) First Lady Laura Bush's role as a campaigner in 2004 featured; scenes shown from the campaign trail. [BUSHÂ - speaks about teachers.] [In interview on the plane, BUSHÂ - talks about the characterizations of her husband; comments on his National Guard duty & the Democrats' allegations.]
(Studio: Peter Jennings) Loss of video at 5:57:22 acknowledged; Mrs. Bush's comments summed up. {editor's note: see ABC 2/19/04 for full report.}
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