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Wednesday      
February 11, 2004
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Constitutional Battle on Beacon Hill

Legislators in Massachusetts convene to consider changing the state’s constitution to prohibit same sex marriages.

White House Defends Bush Military Service

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The White House defends President Bush’s time in the service during the Vietnam War.

Hubble Telescope Maintenance Cancelled

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A regular mission to maintain the Hubble Telescope has been cancelled. What does this mean to the Hubble’s mission?

FCC Chair on Indecency

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FCC Chair Michael Powell testifies before Congress today about indecency.

Bush Ends 60 Programs in Budget Proposal

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President Bush has proposed eliminating more than 60 programs from his budget.

Seeking Asylum

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A woman from Central America is seeking asylum in the United States. She says she’s a victim of domestic abuse.

Bistro in Your Home

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You can create a bistro in your home with tips from Chef Gordon Hamersley of Hamersley’s Bistro in Boston.

Valentine’s Poetry

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Our resident poets offer their poems about love.

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