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January 23, 2007
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Ahead Of The State Of The Union Address

Ahead of the State of the Union address, we speak to Rick Klein of the Boston Globe about the public opinion polls, what the President is expected to focus on, and what we might expect from the Democratic Senator Jim Webb rebutting him.

The People’s State Of The Union

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Before the president’s State of the Union speech, let’s listen to the people’s State of the Union.

Lt. Gen. Petraeus’s Testimony

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Lt. General David Petraeus testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee today. Our guest is Demetri Sevastopulo of the Financial Times.

Passport Required For Air Travellers

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New restrictions go into effect from air travellers coming into the US. All air travellers flying into the U.S. must have their passort.

Academy Award Nominations

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Academy Award nominations are out. We’ll review some of the top catagories.

Music Sharing Program For Musicians

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Here and Now’s Kevin Donovan reports on a fledgling program for musicians to share music in exchange for studio time.

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