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BETWEEN THE LINES THE WEEK ENDING AUG. 24, 2007

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1) Democrats Surrender to Fear by Approving Warrantless Surveillance Authority to the White House

Interview with Derek Slater, activism coordinator with the Electronic Frontier Foundation, conducted by Scott Harris

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2) House and Senate Approve Differing Measures on Mileage Economy and Energy Efficiency

Interview with Eli Hopson, clean vehicles expert at the Union of Concerned Scientists, conducted by Melinda Tuhus

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3) Karl Rove Leaves White House with Legacy of Smear Tactics and Failed Policies

Interview with Kevin Gray, author and commentator, conducted by Scott Harris

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4) This week's summary of under-reported news

Compiled by Bob Nixon

• Although Iraq has access to two of the largest bodies of water in the region, the Tigris and the Euphrates rivers, farmers haven't been able to get enough access to water to grow their crops. Bechtel, the U.S. contracting giant with friendly ties to the White House, left the country before fulfilling projects in its $2 billion contract. • SEIU President Andy Stern raised concern when he invited politicians, labor and business leaders - including Lee Scott of Wal-Mart - to participate in a gathering of the Better Health Care Coalition. • Federal judges in California have called for the creation of a new judicial panel to consider placing a cap on the state's surging prison population.

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