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Report: Terrorists Could Use WMD Before 2013
 It is "more likely than not" that a weapon of mass destruction will be used in a terrorist attack before 2013, according to a report issued by a Congressional commission. The report said the use of a biological weapon that could include something like the deadly anthrax bacteria is most likely.
 Rice Urges Pakistan's Cooperation On Mumbai Probe
 U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice urged Pakistan to cooperate with India's investigations into the Mumbai attacks that have sorely tested relations between the two neighbors.
 Obama Names Gen. Jones As Security Adviser
 President-elect Barack Obama has named General James Jones as national security adviser. Rep. Ike Skelton (D-MO) discusses his longtime friend's personality and national security outlook.

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Louisiana Seduces Filmmakers With Tax Breaks
 Several states are trying to boost their budgets by luring Hollywood movie productions. Louisiana even offers tax credits to filmmakers who produce movies in the state. Greg Albrecht, chief economist for Louisiana's legislature, discusses how one justifies such incentives in a rough economy.
 Nazi's Daughter Struggles With Her 'Inheritance'
 Monika Hertwig, daughter of Nazi Amon Goeth, has spent her life dealing with her father's murderous legacy. James Moll's documentary, Inheritance, tells the story of how Hertwig has reached out to Helen Jonas, one of Goeth's former slaves.
 Capitol Visitor Center Finally Opens
 Although it is late and over budget, the $621 million dollar Capitol Visitor Center is spectacular. The long-delayed center has finally opened and it is the largest-ever expansion to the U.S. Capitol.

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Senate Candidates Saturate Oregon Airwaves

If you’ve turned on your TV lately, you can’t miss a slew of political ads. If you live in Oregon, the airwaves are saturated with an especially nasty slugfest. Democrat Jeff Merkley is trying to unseat Republican Gordon Smith in one of the most closely watched Senate races in the nation. Correspondent Chris Lehman has more.



Measure 59: Tax Fairness or Impending Disaster?

Supporters of Measure 59 on this year’s Oregon ballot say it will end a practice of double taxation. Opponents mock it as tax fairness ... for millionaires. Both sides agree it will mean the state will lose more than a billion dollars of revenue. Correspondent Chris Lehman reports.



Measure 54: School Project on the Ballot

Nearly every public high school student has to take a civics class to graduate. That’s where you learn how government works. Some students at a Portland high school put their new-found knowledge into action. The result is Measure 54 on this year’s Oregon ballot. Correspondent Chris Lehman explains.


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Green – ’Tis the Season

So many of our modern holiday traditions evolved from the ancient celebrations of winter’s solstice...
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Election 2008

Tuned In December 2008
 My column deadline is in two days — which means it falls the day before the November 4th general election...
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Best of the Year 2008

Times may be tough in the music business and beyond; but that hasn’t dimmed the relevance of music in the slightest...
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