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Tuesday      
February 1, 2005
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The Race is On

The race for chairman of the DNC is on. We’ll check in on the struggle to shape the future of the loyal opposition.

Right Looks to State of the Union

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The State of the Union address is an opportunity for President Bush to lay out his plans for the rest of his presidency. Some on the right are hoping to see a shift towards their conservative agenda.

Gay Marriage Battle Brewing in Virginia

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An article in the Boston Globe identified Virginia as ground zero for the debate over same-sex marriage.

The Shanely Trial

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We check in on the Shanley trial with Monica Brady-Myerov.

Death Penalty Cases Raise Issue of Jury Composition

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Two death penalty cases in Boston are highlighting the question of fairness in how juries are selected. Martha Bebinger reports.

The Economics of Mergers

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Here and Now’s business reporter Mark Mills wraps up the week in mergers for us.

Not Your Grandmother’s Ballet Troupe

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We visit the troupe Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo.

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