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Monday May 16, 2005

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12:06Pro-Choice Movement at a Crossroads

A battle is brewing in the pro-choice community. Some argue undue loyalty to “Roe v. Wade” is preventing more effective strategies from working in the fight to ensure abortion rights. Confronting Roe's shortcomings -- its an internal discussion many in the pro-choice community would prefer to avoid.

Guests

Jodi Enda, Journalist; Newsroom manager/editor, Washington Journalism Center, Boston University

Frances Kissling, President, Catholics for a Free Choice

Silvia Henriquez, Executive Director, National Latina Institute for Reproductive Health

Ann EW Stone, National Chairman, Republicans for Choice

Nancy Keenan, President, NARAL Pro-Choice America

13:06Central American Free Trade Agreement

Central American leaders met with President Bush in Washington last week to tout the Central American Free Trade Agreement. But the proposal faces a stiff challenge from organized labor, Republicans in sugar-producing states, and pro-trade Democrats who think CAFTA doesn't do enough to address labor laws and environmental issues. A look at trade in the Western Hemisphere, and the prospects for Congressional approval of CAFTA.

Guests

John Murphy, Vice President for Western Hemisphere Affairs at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Lori Wallach, Director of Public Citizen’s Global Trade Watch

Jack Roney, Director of Economics and Policy Analysis, American Sugar Alliance

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