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Iraq's Refugees
One growing problem from the implosion of Iraq: refugees. Iraqis are fleeing by the hundreds of thousands, but hardly any are found in the United States. On our next program, we examine the problem and the case for bringing Iraqi refugees here. Also, one of the brand new local members of Congress, Joe Courtney of Connecticut, now on the Armed Services Committee.
On His Way In
Joe Courtney, Congressman-elect from Connecticut's 2nd District (D)
- discusses his close election and his appointment to the Armed Services Committee
Pierre's Problems
Patrick Mack, news director for South Dakota Public Broadcasting
- on the current situation of Senator Tim Johnson and what may occur if he is found to be incapable of fulfilling his term as U.S Senator
Iraq's Refugees
George Packer, writer for the New Yorker and author,
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Bill Frelick, director of the Refugee Policy Program at Human Rights Watch
-why they think Iraqi refugees should come to the US
Evident Truths
Rocco Parascandola, police reporter for Newsday
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Richard Aborn, president of the Citizens Crime Commission, a group that monitors the police
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Errol Louis, columnist for the New York Daily News
- everything we know about the Queens police shooting.
Open Phones
Listener calls on what the South Dakota governor should do if Democratic Senator Tim Johnson does not recover.
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