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Wednesday      
December 15, 2004
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White House Economic Summit

The White House begins a two day summit on economic issues today in Washington. We’ll have a report from Linda Feldmann of the Christian Science Monitor.

Pro-Choice vs. Pro-Life on Abortion Policy

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We have a spirited conversation with Democratic Senator from California Barbara Boxer, and Republican Congressman from New Jersey Chris Smith, about abortion policy in the U.S.

Governors Race in Washington State

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We check in on the still contested race for Governor of Washington. Over 500 uncounted votes have been discovered, from a Democratic district, in a race that was awarded to the Republican candidate, who won with fewer than 100 votes.

Softened Approach from Palestinians

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Since the death of Yasser Arafat, the Palestinian approach to the Israeli/Palestinian conflict has softened.

Klezmatics on Hanukkah Songs

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Hanukkah ends today at sundown. We’ll have a diary from the leader of the Klezmatics about the Hanukkah songs of Woody Guthrie.

Favorite Cookbooks of 2004

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Our food gurus, Scott Haas and Kathy Gunst pick their favorite cook books from the year 2004.

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