From global warming to stem-cell research and sex education,
opponents charge that the Bush Administration has twisted science to
suit its political agenda. Supporters argue that elected leaders have
the right to put their own ideas first. The battle over President
Bush's nominee for Surgeon General has raised the issue again. We learn
how science is used in Washington and whether ideology and policy can
always be reconciled. Also, President Bush on US progress in Iraq. On
Reporter's Notebook, is the federal government really protecting
Americans from nuclear attacks? Jim Sterngold guest hosts.
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