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January 14, 2005
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U.S. Dampens Expectations as Iraq Election Near

The White House this week has signaled that Americans shouldn’t have high hopes about the Iraqi elections.

Want Fries With That?

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President Bush is in Florida today to participate in the discussion about college eduction and jobs. But what is a college degree worth today? We speak to Cecilia Rouse of Princeton University.

Insuring Property Loss

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We speak to Lord Peter Levene, chairman of Llyod’s, about insuring property loss when natural catastrophes strike.

Aid Groups Walk Fine Line

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A U.S.-based aid organization retracts its plan to place Indonesian orphans in a Christian orphanage. We discuss the fine line aid groups must walk when going into foreign countries.

Nation of Rebels

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We speak to the author of a book that looks at how the markeplace can capitalize on counter-culture.

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