Democracy Now : May 27 : Veteran Hospital Closures. Return Of Star Wars

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Democracy Now : May 27 : Veteran Hospital Closures. Return Of Star Wars
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PZ0287.71
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DEMOCRACY NOW : MAY 27 / VETERAN HOSPITAL CLOSURES. RETURN OF STAR WARS / Pacifica Foundation| produced by Julie Drizin and Amy Goodman with assistance from Pat Greenfield and Patrick Egan| hosted by Amy Goodman. - A daily election program which takes an in-depth look at the political landscape and interviews visionaries from all walks of life, including members of grassroots organizations, who challenge the status quo. - CONTENT: pt.1 Political headlines (3:00) pt.2. Guest Steven Williams, Deputer Director of Black Veterans for Social Justice, member of Veterans in Pain| discussion about the Clinton Administrations plan to close 41 veterans hospitals. (16:00) -- pt.3. Interview with Steven Williams continued.(8:00) pt.4. Guest John Pike, from the Federation of American Scientists| discussion about Bob Dole's sponsoring a bill called the "Defend America Act" which would require the development of an anti-missile defense system by 2003.(9:00) - Satellite, May 27. 1996.

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