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(Washington: Sharyl Attkisson) The claims from ATF agent John Dodson that he was ordered to let guns “walk” across the border examined; details given about the “Fast and Furious” program involving finding out where the guns ended up, building a case, and taking down a cartel; surveillance video of drug suspects carrying cases of weapons in Phoenix shown; documents detailing gun purchases and killings and e-mail on the schism among the agents quoted. [DODSON – says the more our guys buy, the more violence we’re having; comments on the death of "Fast and Furious" .] [Senator Charles GRASSLEY†- states the response from ATF has been zilch.]
(Studio: Katie Couric) The ATF’s announcement it will look into its firearms trafficking strategy noted.
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(Libya: Mandy Clark) The battle in Brega between rebels and pro-government forces featured; scenes shown of air strikes near the oil terminal, missile craters, Saif Kadhafi in Tripoli. [S. KADHAFI – says no one would allow the militia to control Brega.] [Militia commander Abdul RAHMAN††- says the refinery is more important than any place in Libya.] The planned protest in Benghazi tomorrow noted. Whether this has become a civil war and the possibility Libya will be partitioned discussed.
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(Pentagon: David Martin) More repercussions in the Navy scandal involving lewd tapes made on board the USS Enterprise featured; video clips with Capt. Owen Honors, who was fired, shown; details given about letters of reprimand for 5 more officers {photos shown}. [US Fleet Forces Command Adm. John HARVEY†- says Navy leaders are not popular entertainers.]
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(Washington: Wyatt Andrews) The contract dispute between pro football players and team owners examined; this season’s revenues and wages cited; details given about the impact on local stadiums. [“Washington Post” columnist Sally JENKINS†- says it’s an argument between billionaires and millionaires.] [Baltimore’s Camden Pub owner Pat LIBERTO††- comments on the impact of the Ravens not playing.] [President OBAMA – says they can figure out how to divide up the revenue.]
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(Studio: Jeff Greenfield) The failure of possible Republican contenders for the 2012 presidential election to launch a campaign examined; scenes shown of former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich and other likely contenders. [GINGRICH – says we are establishing a website.] [CBS analyst David WINSTON†- explains how this differs from the last election.]
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(Monterey Bay, California: John Blackstone) The worrying decline in the number of California sea otters featured; statistics on the population cited. [Monterey Bay Aquarium veterinarian Dr. Michael MURRAY†- says there was an alarming number of great white shark attacks.] [California Department of Fish and Game Dr. Melissa MILLER†- says otters are dying of heart failure.] [USGS Tim TINKER†- comments on factors related to the otters’ food supply.]
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