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Wednesday September 3, 2003

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10:00U.S. Commitment in Iraq

A car bomb exploded outside a police station in Baghdad Tuesday killing one and injuring at least 12 others. Two analysts join Diane to talk about the U.S. role in Iraq and the ongoing security concerns.

Guests

Ambassador James Dobbins, director of the International Security and Defense Policy Center at the RAND Corporation, and former special envoy to Afghanistan

Frank Gaffney, president of the Center for Security Policy

11:00Rafe Esquith: "There Are No Shortcuts" (Pantheon)

Nationally recognized elementary school teacher Rafe Esquith spends close to 12 hours a day helping his fifth graders with their reading and math ... and Shakespearean productions! He joins Diane to talk about how he inspires his students to excel.

Guests

Rafe Esquith, author of "There Are No Shortcuts" (Pantheon)

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