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Thursday      
October 23, 2003
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Medicare vs. Managed Care

As Congress tries to hammer out a Medicare bill, conservatives want to have traditional Medicare compete with new managed care plans.

Prescription Drugs and the Shadow Market

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Authors of a series in the Washington Post talk about the U.S. prescription drug system.

Scientists Warn NASA on Space Station Crew

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Some scientists at NASA objected to NASA decision to send a new crew to the International Space Station. The scientists warn about deteriorating equipment on the station and an increased safety risk.

Bosnians Mourn Leader’s Death

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Thousands mourn the death of former Bosnian President Alija Izetbegovic, called by many Bosnian Muslims the “father of the nation.”

Performance Enhancing Drugs in Sports

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An amateur bicyclist decides to take performance enhancing drugs to see if they improve his race.

Letters 10/23/03

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Listeners sound off.

Jordan Hall Centennial

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One of the premier concert halls in the U.S. celebrates 100 years of making music.

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