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Show Summary – Western Skies #144–
September 5, 2006
NEWSCAST: BIG PHARMA OFFERS CHEAP DRUGS - NAVAJOS MARCH TO PROTEST RACISM
Too "rich" for Medicaid but still can't afford your prescriptions? Big drug
companies may be able to help - Native Americans march in Northern New Mexico
to protest recent racial violence [LISTEN]
ECONOMIC COSTS AND BENEFITS OF IMMIGRATION - ANSWERS DEPEND ON QUESTIONS
Immigration policy has been this summer's hot button issue around the nation
and in Colorado. A lot of the anger being vented has to do with how much
immigrants do or don't cost U.S. taxpayers, and how much they do or don't
contribute to the economy. The answers to financial questions have a lot
to do with the kinds of questions asked in the first place. [LISTEN]
IF IRAQ'S ARMY IS SO GOOD, WHY ARE U.S. SOLDIERS BEING KEPT IN IRAQ?
For at least two years, the Pentagon has been praising the increasing capabilities
of the Iraqi army and police. But if these forces keep making progress toward
standing on their own, why are the tours of U.S. soldiers being extended?
And why might one brigade from Ft. Carson have to go back to Iraq less than
a year after coming home? [LISTEN]
COMBAT DOCTORS REFLECT ON A YEAR IN BAGHDAD
It's been 11 months since a group of roughly 500 soldiers left Ft. Carson
to run what has become the busiest trauma hospital in Iraq, and one of the
busiest anywhere in the world. We spoke to them recently about what their
year has been like. [LISTEN]
A DAY TO CELEBRATE THE DEVEOPMENTALLY DISABLED
On Friday, Colorado Springs held its first annual "Developmental Disabilities
Awareness Day." [LISTEN]
CHIHULY RETURNS TO THE COLORADO SPRINGS FINE ARTS CENTER
On the heels of its most popular installation ever, the FAC has added many
new works by famed glass artist Dale Chihuly to its permanent collection.
An exhibit of the new works opens Thursday, FAC President Michael DeMarsche
offers a preview. [LISTEN]
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