The United States Agency for International Development is expected to begin allocating contracts for the rebuilding of Iraq's infrastructure and institutions later this week. In some cases, US firms have been given the first chance to bid, to the consternation of America's allies and enemies alike. Also on the show: the President's press conference, the Dixie Chicks' loose lips, and analysis of the latest news from Iraq.
Building Bridges, Mounting Tensions
Diana Henriques, investigative business reporter for the New York Times, untangles the reconstruction of Iraq and Patrick Wintour, chief political correspondent for the Guardian, observes Blair's fight for influence.
Hot Cocco in the Morning
Marie Cocco, syndicated columnist from Newsday, dissects Bush’s speech
War Is Hell, Man
Christopher Hellman, senior policy analyst at the Center for Defense Information, on tactical operations of the war
War Cries
Greg Kot, rock critic for the Chicago Tribune, on the pro- and anti-war songs
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