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May 5, 2004
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Bush Meets Arab Media Over Prison Scandal

President George W. Bush meets the Arab media today to discuss the allegations of abuse at Abu Ghraib prison in Iraq.

Inside Abu Ghraib

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Major General Geoffrey Miller met with reporters today at Abu Ghraib prison.

Torture

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We speak with writer Youssef Ibrahim about his column on the use of torture.

Kerry Book

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Reporter Brian Mooney of the Boston Globe has written a new book on presidential candidate John Kerry.

Neoconservative Stance on Iraq

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A year ago, neoconservatives were lauding the coalition offensive in Iraq. Where do they stand now on the war?

Medicaid and States

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We look at how Medicaid spending is still causing problems for many states’ budgets.

Disney Blocks Michael Moore Film

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A new film by Michael Moore has Disney scrambling.

Storefront Artists Project

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We visit the Storefront Artists Project and how it’s transforming Pittsfield, Massachusetts.

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