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Wednesday      
December 21, 2005
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Cheney Breaks Tie on Spending Bill

President Cheney casts a tie breaking vote as the Senate approves spending cuts.

Cloning Scandal and Peer Review

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We look at the controversy surrounding the cloning research by a South Korean scientist and explore how medical and science journals review research.

Iran Nuke Talks Resume

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Iran has rejected all offers to date and in recent months, Iran’s president has made a number of comments denouncing the West.

Judge Resigns Over Spying

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The Washington Post says that a judge quits the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court in protest of the president’s authorization of domestic spying.

Cookbook Gift Ideas

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Need some gift ideas for the foodie in your life? Cookbook author Kathy Gunst and food lover Scott Haas offer up their favorites of 2005.

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