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Tuesday      
December 21, 2004
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Celebrex, Aleve, Latest in Medication Concerns

Yesterday, Celebrex was linked to an increase in heart disease, today, it’s Aleve. We take a look at the latest problems with pain medication.

Marilynne Robinson’s “Gilead”

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We talk with author, Marilynne Robinson about her new book, on many top 10 lists this year, “Gilead.”

Wounded Veteran Returns Home

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Fred Thys visits with a soldier wounded in Iraq, and with his family as they struggle with the devastating injuries he suffered, and with the care available to veterans.

One Hundred Dollar Holiday

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We talk with an environmentalist who is pushing the idea of the “One Hundred Dollar Holiday.”

Independent Bookstores

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We check in on the state of independent book stores.

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