The California Report
California's prison population dropped by more than 4,000 inmates last year, according to a new Pew Center study. But the study's authors say that news gives little cause for celebration.
- Prison Population Drops, but Not Enough to Meet Court Order
- National League of Cities Conference / Remembering Playland
- Thousands of Teachers Receive Pink Slips
NEWS HEADLINES
Perspectives | Mar 17, 2010
Erik Vance's money-hungry friends all worship three movies -- "Wall Street," "Glengarry Glen Ross" and "Boiler Room" -- and quote memorable lines. But they don't seem to have watched how they end.
Host: Erik Vance
Perspectives | Mar 16, 2010
An abandoned 19th century cemetery is a library telling stories of pain and personal tragedy -- and people who nevertheless threw themselves at the future. Mike Newland comments.
Host: Mike Newland
NewsHour with Jim Lehrer
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Wednesday's Art Notes
A roundup of arts headlines.
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Is a College Education Essential for Americans?
A series of debates sponsored by the University of Virginia's Miller Center of Public Affairs address whether America needs more college graduates to remain competitive on a global level, or whether the emerging job markets favor people without degrees. Paul Solman moderates.
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Obama Administration Looks to Overhaul No Child Left Behind
The Obama administration rolls out its plan to revamp the No Child Left Behind Act this week, aiming to give schools more flexibility in how they evaluate students. Jeffrey Brown talks to two education policy experts.
BBC News
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EU's foreign chief in Gaza visit
The EU's foreign policy chief arrives in the Gaza Strip as militants there fire a rocket into Israel, killing one person.
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US upbeat on Russia nuclear deal
The US and Russia "are making very good progress" on a new nuclear disarmament deal, a US official says before Moscow talks.
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Three jailed for Auschwitz theft
A Polish court convicts three men for the theft of the infamous "Arbeit Macht Frei" sign from Auschwitz last December.
Nightly Business Report
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Broadband Plan
The Federal Communications Commission wants to make fast, affordable Internet access available to all Americans. In the National Broadband Plan presented to Congress today, the FCC says it will take 10 years and 20 billion dollars to achieve its goal. In tonight's program, Stephanie Dhue examines the impact the plan will have on firms operating in the sector. You can learn more about the plan here.
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Greece's Finance Minister
In tonight's program, NBR's Darren Gersh talks with George Papaconstantinou, Greece's Minister of Finance, about his nation's debt crisis. Mr. Papaconstantinou talks about the role speculators have played in destabilizing the Greek economy, and he also talks about whether the crisis will spread to other countries. You can watch the extended interview here and also learn more about Greece's debt crisis.
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STREET CRITIQUE - Win Thin
STREET CRITIQUE brings you more analysis of Wall Street trends. Join NBR's Tom Hudson as he interviews leading market strategists and financial experts about market movements and forecasts. On Wednesday, March 3rd, Win Thin of Brown Brothers Harriman is Tom's guest.


