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Friday      
July 4, 2003
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Liberia

The U.S. is under international pressure to lead a peacekeeping force to Liberia.

President Bush’s Africa Trip

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President Bush heads to Africa this weekend. He’ll visit five countries during his six day trip.

Parade of Tradition

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Every Fourth of July, Bristol Rhode Island holds a parade that some claim is the oldest in the country.

Editorial Roundtable

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We speak to two newspaper editors about their readers’ thoughts on everything from an increase in the unemployment rate to the search for weapons of mass destruction in Iraq.

Civil Liberties and the War on Terror

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Our series on civil liberties concludes with a discussion on the War on Terrorism. Does the conduct of the war imperil the rights of American citizens?

Family Reunion

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The Fourth of July is a perfect excuse for a family reunion. We talk with a Maryland woman who is organizing a reunion that just keeps getting larger.

Civil Liberties at the Movies

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In keeping with our civil liberties theme this week, Here and Now reviews some of the films that highlight the struggle between government and individuals.

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