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Thursday      
February 3, 2005
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State of the Union Wrap-Up

We review the President’s State of the Union address with Gail Chaddock of the Christian Science Monitor.

One View: President’s Spending Initiatives

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We’ll talk with the Concord Coalition’s, Bob Bixby about the budget implications of the president’s Social Security plan.

President’s Call for Mideast Democracy

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President Bush called on Egypt to show the way toward democracy in the Middle East.

Trouble in Nepal

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The king of Nepal has closed the airports, cut phone lines into the country, and dismissed the government. We’ll check in on the situation in this mountain Kingdom.

Superbowl Preview

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We’ll have a Superbowl preview with Only a Game’s Bill Littlefield and Jim Jenks, sports editor for the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Good Medicine

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A new study says that one of the most important factors in receiving good health care is learning how to talk to your doctor.

Success Stories

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A new book examines some success stories, of kids who were headed for trouble, but were set on a good path by innovative programs.

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