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House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says her party is mostly satisfied with a bill extending payroll tax cuts and benefits for the unemployed. Speaker John Boehner says he supports the deal, but doesn't think it'll help the economy much.
HEADLINE: Top bargainers announce payroll tax cut deal
CAPTION: House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says her party is mostly satisfied with a bill extending payroll tax cuts and benefits for the unemployed. Speaker John Boehner says he...
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Hearing on challenge to media law requiring opposition media group to break up broadcast operation
The future of broadcast television and other news media in Argentina is at stake as the Supreme Court hears arguments on the constitutionality of a law designed to break up privately held media monopolies.
The Argentina media law debates...
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For a second straight day, the president has made a pre-market opening plea to lawmakers to pass the economic bailout bill....this one coming on the heels of a stunningly quick and big drop on Wall Street.
HEADLINE: Bush says 'Congress must act' on bailout
CAPTION: President Bush has issued a warning to Congress: act now on a financial rescue plan or the economy could face "painful and lasting" damage. (Sept. 30)
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Bush pushes back against US Congress over spending in radio address
1. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President: ++Overlaid by graphic of Bush giving weekly radio address++
"Congress's first priority should be to provide the funds and flexibility to keep our troops safe and help them protect our...
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Protest against govt's new employment contract
1. Wide demonstration at the Place de la Republique, Paris
2. Closer shot placards, tilt down to youths chanting, holding banners
3. Various of student demonstration
4. SOUNDBITE (French) Vox pop, Demonstrator (middle-aged man)
"We...
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The House has begun formal debate on the GOP bill to repeal the health care law. Meanwhile, President Obama says he'll work with Democrats and Republicans to improve the new law, but says lawmakers shouldn't "go backward."
HEADLINE: House begins debate on health care repeal
CAPTION: The House has begun formal debate on the GOP bill to repeal the health care law. Meanwhile, President Obama says he'll work with Democrats and Republicans to improve the new...
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US President signs US-India Peaceful Atomic Energy Cooperation Act
1. Wide of George W. Bush, United States President walking to table and taking seat
2. Bush signing agreement, shaking hands with officials
3. Bush standing at podium speaking to audience AUDIO: Applause
4. SOUNDBITE: (English) George...
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MEXICO/USA: MEXICAN CEMENT COMPANY "CEMEX" PULL OUT OF CUBA
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A Mexican cement company has pulled out of Cuba as a result of the latest wave of US sanctions against the island.
The Helms-Burton Act in America punishes foreign companies doing business on property confiscated in Cuba...
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A landmark Senate vote could happen today that would deliver a major victory to the gay community, liberals and President Barack Obama. Senators plan a procedural vote on a bill ending the Pentagon's "don't ask, don't tell" policy as lawmakers hold an unusual weekend session in their race to finish the year's legislative business.
HEADLINE: Senate advances bill to lift military gay ban
CAPTION: In a landmark vote for gay rights, the Senate on Saturday voted to advance legislation that would overturn the military ban on openly gay troops known as "don't ask, don't...
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USA: WASHINGTON: PUERTO RICO DEBATE
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The US House of Representatives held a hearing on Wednesday to debate a bill which proposes the recognition of Puerto Rico's permanent entry as an enhanced commonwealth into the United States.
The bill would grant Puerto...
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Singer Sheryl Crow was on Capitol Hill promoting legislation to create a national strategy to research the links between breast cancer and the environment.
HEADLINE: Sheryl Crow takes on cancer and a new role
CAPTION: Singer Sheryl Crow was on Capitol Hill promoting legislation to create a national strategy to research the links between breast cancer and the environment. (March 28)
nats...
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The Florida judge overseeing the second-degree murder case involving neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman says she may have a conflict of interest. (April 13)
HEADLINE: Judge may have conflict in Zimmerman case
CAPTION: The Florida judge overseeing the second-degree murder case involving neighborhood watch volunteer George Zimmerman says she may have a conflict of interest. (April 13)
SOT...
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USA: PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION: VOTES TRIAL
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A trial crucial to Al Gore's uphill fight for the presidency opened Wednesday with Democrats challenging more than 15-thousand absentee ballots in Seminole County.
These were the votes that helped George W. Bush gain a slim...
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President signs new energy bill in wake of Bali summit
1. Walk in shot of US President, George W. Bush, shaking hands with House of Representatives, Speaker Nancy Pelosi
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"One of the most serious long-term challenges facing our country is...
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New technique creates stem cells from mice, latest Bush veto
Washington, DC - 7 June 2007
1. Wide view of House of Representatives, with superimposed graphic showing vote result
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Representative Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House: (Soundbite partially overlaid by previous...
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In a victory for President Obama, the U.S. House has narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions on the insurance industry. The vote was 220-215
HEADLINE: House passes health care bill
CAPTION: In a victory for President Obama, the U.S. House has narrowly passed landmark health care legislation to expand coverage to tens of millions who lack it and place tough new restrictions...
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A new law is about to go into effect in New York City requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts next to all menu items. But restaurant owners are suing, saying it's a misguided effort to combat obesity
HEADLINE: NY restaurant owners suing over anti-obesity law
CAPTION: A new law is about to go into effect in New York City requiring chain restaurants to list calorie counts next to all menu items. But restaurant owners are suing, saying...
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Efforts to improve the chances of having a real Italian Espresso and Cappuccino have been boosted after an Italian Member of Parliament proposed a bill to improve the authenticity of his country's most typical food products.
HEADLINE: Italy tries to set the 'gold standard' for coffee
CAPTION: Italy's parliament is considering a bill to verify the authenticity of real Italian coffee. (Jan. 2)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
[Notes:GIRL DRINKING COFFEE]
A MEMBER OF...
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Bush signs trade deals with Chile and Singapore
1. Wide shot of East Room in White House
2. Mid shot Bush, pull out to show audience
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George W. Bush, US President:
"The agreements I sign today, America's economic relationship with Chile and Singapore will be...
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Pilots angry over rules which could keep them on duty more than 20 hours
Frankfurt, Germany
1. Various of pilots lying on the ground at departure terminal at Frankfurt airport, pretending to be asleep AUDIO of clock ticking
2. Zoom out from pilot holding sign reading (in German) "Tiredness kills"
3. Close up...
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Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says Republicans are ready to work with the president on turning around the economy, but says Obama's recovery plan will increase the size of government, raise taxes and saddle future generations with debt.
HEADLINE: GOP's Jindal calls Obama's plan irresponsible
CAPTION: Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal says Republicans are ready to work with the president on turning around the economy, but says Obama's recovery plan will increase the size of...
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Parliament speaker tells opposition to adhere to constitution
1. Exterior of party headquarters of Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili
2. Preparations for interview with parliamentary speaker David Bakradze
3. Cutaway of flags
4. SOUNDBITE (English) David Bakradze, parliamentary speaker:
"As a...
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Bowing to pressure, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced changes to his health care law that would give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled. (Nov. 14)
Bowing to pressure, President Barack Obama on Thursday announced changes to his health care law that would give insurance companies the option to keep offering consumers plans that would otherwise be canceled.
The administrative changes...
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President signs anti-terrorism bill
1. Pull back view of Bush addressing audience
2. Wide view of Bush speaking
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) George Bush, US President
"Today we take an essential step in defeating terrorism, while protecting the constitutional rights of all...