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We've got another action packed show for you tonight as we talk to Guy Womack, a
lawyer for Spc. Charles Graner, one of the MPs accused of abusing Iraqi
prisoners...Was Graner just one of a few "bad apples" or was he part of a systemic
problem of prisoner abuse? Were he and others engaged in isolated acts of abhorrent
behavior or were they deliberately ordered to perform such acts?
Today the U.S. Senate is viewing more disturbing photos in a 3 hour, classified
briefing...We'll talk to a couple of Senators and find out what's in there: California
Democrat and former San Francisco mayor Dianne Feinstein ("DiFi" as she's called by
some) and Oklahoma Republican Jim Inhofe who expressed "outrage" over the "outrage"
over the pictures (Did I get that right?)
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=topNews&storyID=5109848
DiFi says Rumsfeld should not quit
http://www.dailynews.com/Stories/0,1413,200~20954~2142300,00.html
We'll also talk to legendary host of the "Newshour with Jim Lehrer" about his new
novel "Flying Crows" and also get his take on the news of the day...Bet you didn't
know he's written 14 novels and a few plays?...The guy's got talent! I look forward to
telling him how much I appreciate his show's theme music...It's my favorite...I always
flip on my TV stereo surround sound and crank it up at the end when they role
credits..."Flying Crows" Backgrounder
http://www.washingtonpost.com/ac2/wp-dyn/A6945-2004May6?language=printer
We'll also chat with a Washington Post columnist from London, David Ignatius, and get
a sense of how the story is playing across the pond...Ignatius Backgrounder
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/opinion/columns/ignatiusdavid/
Another reminder for you SoCal folks who want to tell Chris and the world how much you
love us...Record your thoughts here and we might use you in one of our commercials
http://msnbc.msn.com/id/4798015/
Dominic Bellone wrote, compiled and edited The Briefing from Washington, DC
NBC closes merger with Universal...New media giant to rival Time Warner, Viacom (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4960838/
Senators to view more photos....Senators are getting a look at more photos of American
soldiers brutalizing Iraqi prisoners but won't have the authority to release the
pictures that the Pentagon warns could deepen international fury over the abuses.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4855930/
Defense Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld defended military interrogation techniques in
Iraq on Wednesday, rejecting complaints that they violate international rules and may
endanger Americans taken prisoner. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040512/D82H5G200.html
U.S.: Beheaded civilian was warned to leave Iraq...Al-Qaida-linked Web site claims
revenge killing for prisoner abuses (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4953015/
The White House on Wednesday condemned the beheading of American Nick Berg in Iraq and
scoffed at the reason the killers gave for the death. (Reuters)
http://www.reuters.com/newsArticle.jhtml?type=domesticNews&storyID=5120515
Lynndie England speaks! Lawyer defends soldier accused of prison abuses...Says Army
reservist was smiling but didn't like what she was doing (AP)
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4955697/
An American soldier's video diary showing her disdain for Iraqi detainees who died in
her charge is to be broadcast by a U.S. network on Wednesday in a further escalation
of the prisoner abuse scandal that has shaken the Bush administration and provoked
world outrage. (Reuters)
http://news.myway.com/top/article/id/402079|top|05-11-2004::20:25|reutershtml
General says she was overruled on prisons...Karpinski says she resisted takeover by
military intelligence (The Washington Post) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4955383/
Iraq's al-Sadr rallies followers to fight U.S....Shiite cleric vows American defeat;
up to 25 insurgents killed (MSNBC) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4899904/
The U.S. military has opened an investigation into allegations that an Afghan police
officer was stripped naked, beaten and photographed at a U.S. base in Afghanistan, the
American Embassy in Kabul said Wednesday. (AP)
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040512/D82GV7P81.html
The worldwide furor over the abuse of Iraqi prisoners by American soldiers imperils
troop morale at a crucial time, say lawmakers from both parties. (AP)
http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040512-122708-1316r.htm
Vice President Dick Cheney suggested Tuesday that releasing additional photos of
American soldiers abusing Iraqi prisoners might do nothing more that cater to
journalists' appetite for "more pictures to print." (AP)
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&cid=512&u=/ap/20040511/ap_on_go_co/abuse_congress_photos_2&printer=1
The U.S. Army general under investigation for anti-Islamic remarks has been linked by
U.S. officials to the Iraqi prisoner abuse scandal, which experts warned could touch
off new outrage overseas. (Reuters)
http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/iraq_abuse_general_dc
With ghastly images of abuse and decapitation out of Iraq, President Bush and
Democratic challenger John Kerry welcome any opportunity to focus on bread-and-butter
issues on the homefront. (AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040512/D82H17T80.html
9/11 panel sets sights on talking to Al Qaeda members...Commissioners trumpet good
access and hope to finish early. (Christian Science Monitor)
http://www.csmonitor.com/2004/0512/p02s01-usju.html
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry said Wednesday any number of people,
including Republican Sens. John McCain and John Warner, could replace Defense
Secretary Donald H. Rumsfeld, rejecting concerns that a change in Pentagon leadership
could hurt the war effort. (AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040512/D82H3KL00.html
With Democrat John Kerry away from Capitol Hill yesterday, the Senate rejected by a
single vote an effort to extend federal unemployment benefits. (AP)
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/story/192430p-166319c.html
Former President Clinton lent his support Tuesday to two interest groups that have
sharply criticized President Bush while raising money to help Democrat John Kerry's
White House bid. (AP) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20040512/D82GRBTG2.html
The United States is experiencing strong business growth, jobs are being created and
unemployment is down, but voters still give President Bush low marks on the economy -
an issue that is likely to influence whether he is re-elected in November. (The
Washington Times) http://www.washtimes.com/national/20040511-111733-5180r.htm
NRA endorsement of Bush is on hold...Gun-rights group watches, waits on weapons ban
(The Hill) http://www.thehill.com/news/051204/nra.aspx
Syria, Lebanon criticize U.S. sanctions...Damascus still seeks dialogue with the Bush
administration (AP) http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/4947515/
Opinion/Editorial
Pete Bellone's encomium to Pat Tillman
http://www.metroactive.com/papers/metro/05.05.04/biter-0419.html
Pat's in the House: A Time for Truth
http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=38454
Noah: Where Are Iraq's Refugees?...Everybody expected them. They haven't materialized
http://slate.msn.com/default.aspx?id=2100220&;
Wall Street Journal: Winning in Iraq...The public puts Abu Ghraib in perspective.
http://www.opinionjournal.com/editorial/feature.html?id=110005067
Steiner http://www.washtimes.com/national/steiner.htm
Doonesbury http://www.ucomics.com/doonesbury/
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