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March 9, 2007
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FBI Said to Misuse Patriot Act

A Justice Department audit says the FBI improperly and, in some cases, illegally used the Patriot Act to obtain personal information. We speak to The Washington Post’s John Solomon.

Bush in Brazil, Talks Up Biofuels

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The issue of biofuels is in the spotlight as President Bush visits Brazil, a country with an innovative sugar cane fuel program. We discuss this and the protests that have greeted Bush during his Latin America visit.

What Libby Trial Revealed about VP’s Office

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What did the trial of Lewis Libby tell us about how the office of Vice President Dick Cheney operated? We speak with Amy Goldstein of The Washington Post.

Homeless Advocate

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Reverend Bruce Wright, director of Refuge Ministries in St. Petersburg, Florida, is intent on giving the homeless in his community a community of their own. We speak to him about the “Tent City” for homeless people in St. Pete.

Immigration Raid Follow Up

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We have update on the recent raid in Massachusetts. Some of the undocumented workers who were detained have been sent to Texas to face deportation hearings.

Big Top, Mimes, Clowns and More

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We speak with Jean-Philippe Cuerrier and Krin Maren Haglund of “Cirque Eloize.”

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