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January 27, 2004
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New Hampshire Democrats Vote

Reporters at polling places in New Hampshire today talk about what issues are bringing out voters and how and when voters made up their minds.

New Hampshire Primaries Past

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We look back at previous primaries in the Granite State and at its track record in being a bellwether for the rest of the nation.

Powell Criticizes Russian Power Structure

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Secretary of State Colin Powell has criticized the government of Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Blair Faces Kelly Report, University Vote

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Britain’s Tony Blair expects a parliament vote on university costs and a report on the death of weapons scientist David Kelly.

New Hampshire Abroad

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We speak to reporters from overseas news organizations about the New Hampshire primary.

Mary McGrory

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Columnist David Broder talks about covering the Granite State’s primary without fellow-columnist Mary McGrory.

NH Economy

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We speak to workers at a plant in NH about some of the issues important to them this election year.

Capturing the Friedmans

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We speak to the director of this documentary film nominated for an Oscar.

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