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Congressman Parker Griffith, who switched from the Democrats to the Republican party, says the current health care bill is too costly and needs to be scrapped and re-written.
HEADLINE: GOP: Dems health care bill ''must be stopped''
CAPTION: Congressman Parker Griffith, who switched from the Democrats to the Republican party, says the current health care bill is too costly and needs to be scrapped and...
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Democrats strengthened their majorities in both houses of Congress, assuring President-elect Barack Obama a stronger hand in enacting his agenda of change.
HEADLINE: Democrats pick up 5 Senate seats, gain in House
CAPTION: Democrats strengthened their majorities in both houses of Congress, assuring President-elect Barack Obama a stronger hand in enacting his agenda of change. (Nov. 5)...
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Dalai Lama says Tibetans must not give up hope, visiting Taiwan sot
1. Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, arriving and greeting journalists
2. Cutaway cameraman
3. SOUNDBITE (English) Dalai Lama, Tibetan spiritual leader:
"We have to prepare for the worst. At the same time, we should not give up...
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Senate Democrats decided to keep their top leaders in place when they take control of the chamber in January, electing Harry Reid as the new Senate majority leader.
HEADLINE: Senate Democrats Decide on Party Leaders
CAPTION: Senate Democrats decided to keep their top leaders in place when they take control of the chamber in January, electing Harry Reid as the new Senate majority leader. (Nov....
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USA: REACTION TO GO AHEAD ON CLINTON IMPEACHMENT HEARINGS (2)
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A divided Congress in Washington on Thursday authorized a wide-ranging impeachment inquiry of President Bill Clinton, making him the third chief executive in the country's history to face the threat of being removed from...
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New Jersey has sent democrats to the U.S. Senate for more than three decades. But could this be the year for a GOP coup?
HEADLINE: New Jersey Senate Race
CAPTION: New Jersey has sent democrats to the U.S. Senate for more than three decades. But could this be the year for a GOP coup? (Nov. 1)
[Notes:ANCHOR VOICE]
((FONT: New Jersey))
New Jersey has not...
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Pro democracy leader discusses political future with party
HEADLINE: Suu Kyi legal bid to reinstate party in Myanmar
CAPTION: Democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi began the nuts and bolts work of reviving her political movement, consulting lawyers about having her now-disbanded party declared legal...
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In their weekly address, Republican Rep.-elect Kristi Noem of South Dakota applauded the deal and said it's good for small businesses.
HEADLINE: GOP Weekly Address: Tax cuts
CAPTION: In their weekly address, Republican Rep.-elect Kristi Noem of South Dakota applauded the deal and said it's good for small businesses. (Dec. 11)
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President Barack Obama is unveiling his $3.73 trillion spending plan that is certain to ignite a political battle with Republicans who say the proposed budget is too timid about reducing the spiraling U.S. debt.
HEADLINE: Obama unveils budget; Republicans want more cuts
CAPTION: President Barack Obama is unveiling his $3.73 trillion spending plan that is certain to ignite a political battle with Republicans who say the proposed budget is too...
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USA: PRESIDENT CLINTON IMPEACHMENT TRIAL LATEST
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U-S Senate Republicans have crushed a Democratic call for an immediate vote on President Clinton's fate -- and pushed through their own plan to depose witnesses.
The Republican plan would allow public airing of Monica...
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INDONESIA: RIVAL POLITICAL PARTIES CLASH AT RALLY
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Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to break up clashes Sunday between rival political parties in Indonesia's Central Java ahead of the May 29 parliamentary elections.
Authorities say 25 people were injured in the...
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WRAP Centre-right party wins election; Vona, Sunder comment
1. Wide of street in Budapest
2. Cutaway of souvenirs, T-shirts on sale at stall
3. Election poster of centre-right Fidesz party leader Viktor Orban
4. SOUNDBITE (Hungarian) Csombor Csaba, Vox pop:
"We trust Fidesz (centre-right party)...
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Kenyans watch the US elections, plan election parties
1. Wide shot of Nairobi city centre
2. Mid shot of pedestrians
3. Wide shot of newspaper vendor
4. Newspapers on sale
5. Close up of newspaper headlines reading "A sprint to the finish" and "Obama's defining moment"
6. Pan of headlines...
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USA: BUDGET DEADLOCK: CONGRESS STRIKE TEMPORARY DEAL
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President Clinton and Republicans in Congress have struck a temporary deal, ending a six-day standoff on the US budget.
The deal will send federal employees back to work Monday, and gives lawmakers and the President another...
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US Democrats Tuesday
STORY: US Democrats Tuesday
1. Mid of stage
2. Various of supporters holding pro-Obama banners
3. Pull out of floor, banner reading "Obama for President"
4. Howard Dean, Democratic Party chairman arriving
5. Wide of Dean on stage
6....
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SOUTH AFRICA: ARCHBISHOP TUTU CRITICISES MAIN POLITICAL PARTIES
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Ahead of a trip to the United States for cancer treatment, the head of South African's Truth and Reconciliation Commission has criticised two of the country's main political parties for failing to become fully involved in the...
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President Barack Obama says Republicans opposing a nuclear arms pact with Russia are abandoning a principle set by Ronald Reagan. Obama says the treaty to cut the number of long-range nuclear warheads is fundamental to national security."
HEADLINE: Obama chides GOP for not acting on nuke treaty
CAPTION: President Barack Obama says Republicans opposing a nuclear arms pact with Russia are abandoning a principle set by Ronald Reagan. Obama says the treaty to cut the...
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Republicans have passed a House bill to extend the government''s borrowing authority and cut spending over solid Democratic opposition. The vote was 218-210, but Democrats say the GOP-written measure will die in the Senate.
HEADLINE: Raw Video: House passes GOP debt limit bill
CAPTION: Republicans have passed a House bill to extend the government''s borrowing authority and cut spending over solid Democratic opposition. The vote was 218-210, but Democrats...
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Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced on Wednesday that she will appoint the full complement of five Democrats on the 12-member panel. They will participate in the special, Republican-led select committee investigating the deadly 2012 attack in Benghazi,
Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi announced on Wednesday that she will appoint the full complement of five Democrats on the 12-member panel, tapping lawmakers who have been deeply involved in previous congressional investigations of the Sept....
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WRAP Obama promises to lead US to brighter future, Republican reax
1. US President Barack Obama entering and shaking hands with people
2. Obama embracing US Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton
3. Various of Obama shaking hands with Vice President Joe Biden and House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi
4....
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Democrats have told a crowded hearing in Boston that the governor of Massachusetts should be allowed to name an interim senator to fill the seat that had been held by Ted Kennedy.
HEADLINE: Health care cited in Kennedy successor debate
CAPTION: Massachusetts Democrats say the governor should be allowed to name an interim replacement for the late Edward Kennedy's vacant Senate seat because it would help ensure...
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WRAP Zimbawean opposition leader holds first news conf abroad since detention
1. Wide of Zimbabwean opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai at news conference, zoom in to close-up
2. Cutaway
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Morgan Tsvangirai, opposition leader of MDC (Movement for Democratic Change):
"The MDC reiterates that...
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Final day of campaigning and immigration issue
18 September 2010
1. Wide of Stockholm street
2. Swedish flag hanging from Sweden Democrats campaign house
3. Poster showing leader of Sweden Democrats Jimmie Akesson
4. Sweden Democrats activists campaigning on street
5. Wide of...
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Thai opposition parties announce election boycott
1. Various shots of news conference by opposition parties in a room in Parliament building
2. SOUNDBITE: (English): Abhisit Vejjajiva, leader of Democrat Party: ++Audio As Incoming++
"We are boycotting the election. We are not taking...