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Democracy Now! July 31, 1997
Tobacco Deal; Tobacco; Campaign Finance Abuse; Suicide Bombing; Cambodia |Tobacco Deal The Institute for Policy Studies and the Stakeholder Alliance have released a new study regarding the tobacco industry’s proposed settlement prior to Senate hearings. GUEST: Sarah Anderson of the Institute for Policy Studies. Tobacco A new scientific study regarding hazards ammonia and nicotine have…
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Democracy Now! December 24, 1998
Impact of Iraq Bombings on U.S. – Europe Relations; Nike/Soccer Coach |(14 Minutes) Impact of Iraq Bombings on U.S. – Europe Relations The U.S. led bombing of Iraq last week was criticized heavily by a number of Eropean powers, who saw the 4-day barage as a unilateral act that ignored the position of the world…
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Y2K – Facts and Urban Myths
Y2K — Facts and Urban Myths will civilization grind to a halt at the millenium? What’s behind the Y2K mania? Is it just more domsday predictions or is this a genuine threat to a computer reliant culture. We’ll discuss the nature of the mania and how those concerned are planning on preparing for the big…
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Iraqi Official Escapes Assassination Attempt; Crackdowns in Indonesia, East Timor; Shopping with Conscience Labor Campaign
–Iraqi Official Escapes Assassination Attempt Unidentified gunmen hurled hand grenades at an official representing Saddam Hussein at a religious ceremony. GUEST: Jeremy Scahill, Democracy Now Producer in Baghdad. –Crackdowns in Indonesia, East Timor Thousands of students have taken to the streets today in Dili, the capital of East Timor, to demand an investigation into the…
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Democracy Now! November 10, 1998
Ken Saro Wiwa Commemoration: A Rare Interview; Ken’s Final Testimony; Interview with Ken Saro Wiwa’s Parents |(8 Minutes) Ken Saro Wiwa Commemoration: Rare Interview On the third anniversary of the Ogoni activist, Ken Saro Wiwa’s execution by the Nigerian military regime – a rare interview with him taped shortly before his execution. GUEST: Ken Saro…