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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 24, 2008

Tens of Thousands of Palestinians Seeking Basic Supplies Flood Egypt for Second Day; Where Do the Presidential Contenders Stand on the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict?; 935 Lies (and Counting): Study Documents Bush Admin’s False Statements Preceding Iraq War; Curveball: Reporter Bob Drogin on "Spies, Lies, and the Con Man Who Caused a War". Headlines     * Palestinians … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 23, 2008

Economics Journalist Robert Kuttner on the "Most Serious Financial Crisis Since the Great Depression": "This is the Result of Rightwing Ideology and the Political Power of Wall Street"Corporations Reaping Millions As Congo Suffers Deadliest Conflict Since World War II Today’s Headlines     * Palestinians Flood Egypt for Supplies After Militants Destroy Border Wall    * Congo … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 22, 2008

As Gaza Plunges into Darkness, Israeli and Palestinian Fighters-Turned-Peace-Activists Speak Out."An Opportunity to Look at Ourselves and Reorder Our Priorities" – Legendary Activist Grace Lee Boggs on the Ailing Economy, the Legacy of Dr. King and the 2008 Race. Today’s Headlines     * World Stock Prices Plummet Amid Fears of Global Recession    * Economist: U.S. … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 18, 2008

Kenyan Opposition to End Demonstrations, Launch Economic Boycott"Free Lunch: How The Wealthiest Americans Enrich Themselves At Government Expense (And Stick You With the Bill)" Today’s Headlines     * Israel Completely Seals Gaza Border, Blocking Humanitarian Aid    * U.S. Attack Kills 2 Iraqi Women    * U.S. Commander in Iraq Sees “Five to Ten Year” Stay    * … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 17, 2008

Showdown in Nevada: Unions Face Off Over Casino Caucus Sites.Unemployment, Foreclosure, Deunionization: A Look at the State of the Economy and Organized Labor in Michigan.Report: Subprime Mortgage Crisis Causing African Americans to Experience Greatest Loss of Wealth in Modern U.S. History.Romney’s Bain Capital Profited Through Offshore Tax Havens, Closing U.S. Factories, Laying Off Workers. Headlines … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 16, 2008

Breaking the Sound Barrier: Democracy Now! Re-Hosts NBC Las Vegas Debate to Include Kucinich After NBC Wins Appeal to Exclude Him. Headlines     * Romney Wins Michigan Primary    * Huckabee: Amend Consitution in “God’s Standards”    * 19 Palestinians Killed in Israeli Attack on Gaza    * Sri Lanka Bombing Prompts Fears of Violent Outbreak    * 3 … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 15, 2008

Bush Visits Saudi Arabia as U.S. Plans Sale of 900 Missiles to KingdomEXCLUSIVE…Brother of Jailed Cameraman Sami Al-Haj Says Continued Gitmo Imprisonment Part of U.S. "Political Operation Against Al Jazeera"Race, Politics, Dr. King and the Primaries in South Carolina Today’s Headlines     * Bush Pushes New Saudi Arms Deal During Visit to Kingdom    * Saudi … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 14, 2008

Race and Gender in Presidential Politics: A Debate Between Gloria Steinem and Melissa Harris-Lacewell.CACI Awarded Millions in New Gvt. Contracts Despite Being Accused of Widespread Abuse in Lawsuit Brought By 256 Prisoners Held in Iraqi Jails. Today’s Headlines     * Bush: Iran is World’s Leading State Sponsor of Terror    * Iran Agrees to Answer Questions … Continued


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Democracy Now! (6 am) – January 11, 2008

Gareth Porter: Official Version of U.S.-Iranian Naval Incident Starts to UnravelOn its Sixth Anniversary, Calls Resound Worldwide for Closure of Guantanamo Bay PrisonGuantanamo: A Look Back at Six Years of Imprisonment, Torture and SuicideWriters’ Strike Continues in Third Month of Impasse Over Internet Content Headlines     * Bush Calls for Palestinian State, But Backs Israeli … Continued