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Today's lead stories:
New Report: Saddam Posed Little Threat
Senate Poised to Pass 9-11 Bill
Workers Rights in Casino Industry
Election Countdown: Part 3: Manufacturing Job Loss Hits NYC
Mumia Abu-Jamal Commentary: What Debate?
FSRN Headlines
As a major rewrite of corporate tax law advanced closer to
passage today, a provision that would allow government regulation
of tobacco products was stripped from the measure. The tax
package will now go to the House and Senate where it may pass
this week -- prior to Congress closing up shop to campaign
for the election. However, supporters of FDA regulation of
tobacco are considering a filibuster in the Senate over the
tobacco issue.
Gaza Attacks Continue -- Laila el Haddad
Israeli occupation forces continue their attacks around Gaza,
shelling a town in the northern Gaza Strip, killing a boy
and two Palestinian men and injuring 10 children. Laila el
Haddad reports from Gaza.
Turkey One Step Closer to EU Membership -- Naomi Fowler
The European commission today gave what its president called
a "qualified yes" to the European Union beginning
membership talks with Turkey. From London, Naomi Fowler has
more.
Mexican Budget Cuts -- Vladimir Flores
Mexico City legislators ended a hunger strike this morning
after taking the federal legislative building by storm yesterday.
In Mexico, Vladimir Flores has the story.
India Says No Thanks to FBI -- Vinod K Jose
Officials with India's BJP have rejected a US offer of help
in investigating the recent bomb blasts in the north eastern
states saying Indian security personnel are competent. V Satish
-- the BJP representative in the region -- accused the US
of maintaining double standards alleging the United States
supports Pakistan's government who they suggest is sponsoring
the bombers. Vinod K Jose reports from New Delhi.
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New Report: Saddam Posed Little Threat (4:33)
Just a day after Vice President Dick Cheney and Democratic
challenger John Edwards debated over the legitimacy of invading
Iraq, the top US weapons inspector in Iraq Charles Duelfer
delivered a report to Congress that says Saddam Hussein posed
a diminishing threat at the time of the invasion and that
Iraq had no weapons of mass destruction nor concrete plans
to develop them. Mitch Jeserich reports from Capitol Hill.
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Senate Poised to Pass 9-11 Bill (2:13)
Tonight the Senate may pass its version of new laws in response
to recommendations of the 9-11 commission. Immigrant rights
and civil libertarians worry that the more moderate Senate
bill will be combined with the more controversial and anti-immigration
House version. Jenny Johnson reports.
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Workers Rights in Casino Industry (4:08)
The Agua Caliente Tribe of Cahuilla Indians runs two Palm
Spring area Casinos. Although the Tribe announced plans to
spend $50 million for an upcoming California proposition,
last week they also announced healthcare cutbacks for their
employees. Workers and members are now organizing to secure
worker's rights- many of which are not guaranteed to them
under California and Federal law because of the Tribe's relative
sovereignty through the gaming industry. Aura Bogado reports.
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Election Countdown: Part 3: Manufacturing Job Loss
Hits NYC (4:06)
Continuing our election coverage, today we look at the loss
of manufacturing jobs in America. Since 2001, 2.7 million
American manufacturing jobs have been lost and America's trade
deficit continues to climb. Senator John Kerry says he will
invest in America's manufacturing workforce while regulating
trading practices. President Bush says free trade, with few
regulations, strengthens America's economy. In Part 3 of our
one month Election Countdown Coverage, FSRN’s Leigh
Ann Caldwell focuses on the declining textile and clothing
industry in New York City's Chinatown, a community that relies
on the garment industry for employment and sustainability.
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Mumia Abu-Jamal Commentary: What Debate? (4:02)
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