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March 16, 2005
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More Reports of Inmate Deaths

A new report suggests that 26 prisoners held by the U.S. in Afghanistan and Iraq may have been murdered by their captors.

Assembly Meets

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The Iraqi National Assembly has finally met for the first time. We’ll talk with a female assembly member.

Bush Taps Wolfowitz for World Bank

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The Deputy Defense Secretary has been a lightning rod for criticism of invasion of iraq and for his reputation as being a foreign policy hawk.

Big Troubles for Big Dig

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The nation’s largest public works project is once again the source of controversy.

Congressman Rips Haliburton

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Congressman Henry Waxman is voicing his concern that Halliburton overcharged for services provided in Iraq.

Summers Gets No Confidence Vote

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Harvard’s president has been under fire for his leadership style and comments about women.

A Conversation with Mark Morris

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We talked to Mark Morris as he videotaped a dance that he choreographed in 2002. The company currently is on a national tour.

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