A Documentary Companion to A Civil Action (Revised Edition) (University Casebook)

Lewis A. Grossman

	A Documentary Companion to A Civil Action (Revised Edition) (University Casebook)
	Published: July, 2002
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	Author: Lewis A. Grossman

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A Documentary Companion to A Civil Action (Revised Edition) (University Casebook)

Birmingham Mayor Hobbled By Kickback Charges

Since Birmingham, Ala., Mayor Larry Langford took office late last year, he's been a man on a mission. His city has an annual budget of about $430 million, yet he's proposed more than a billion dollars in new projects. But Langford's ambitious agenda has been hobbled by charges that he accepted kickbacks in the past.

Iranian Nuke Talks End In Deadlock

Representatives from the United States and Iran sat down at the same table in Geneva on Saturday to talk about Iran's nuclear program. It was a historic moment, but didn't produce a diplomatic breakthrough. What is clear is that Iran faces a new deadline and the threat of more sanctions.

Parting Words: Meat Of The Matter

Andrea Seabrook quotes from jazz guitarist Wes Montgomery: "I never practice my guitar. From time to time, I just open the case and throw in a piece of raw meat."

FX Technician For 'Dark Knight' Gets Respect

With the release of <em>Dark Knight</em>, a lot of attention has been focused on the performance of the late Heath Ledger as The Joker. Another person who worked on the film died before its release: Special effects technician Conway Wickliffe was killed in a car crash while trailing the Batmobile for a stunt.

'Batman' In Buenos Aires

Bob Mondello, NPR's movie critic, catches the opening of <em>Dark Knight</em> during his vacation in Argentina.

Obama's Fundraising Mimics Radio Pledge Drives

If some of Barack Obama's fundraising techniques seem familiar, it may because they're so much like the ones public broadcasters have used for decades. Ben Calhoun of Chicago Public Radio reports.

Emmy Nods Show Viewership May Not Count

Must-see TV is not seen by many it seems. Television critic Ed Bark talks about why many of this year's Emmy nominees have small niche audiences.

Geriatric Care For Animals

As veterinary medicine improves, zoo animals are living far beyond their normal lifespans. Andrea Seabrook visits the National Zoo in Washington, D.C., to see how keepers there care for an elderly elephant.

Diplomat Offers Glimpse Behind Closed Doors

American diplomat Winston Lord was involved in secret negotiations with Vietnam during the height of the war and also in secret talks with China. He talks about how to open a dialogue and negotiate with enemies of the United States.

Loan Officer Flies To The Rescue Of Baby Ducks

A story is making the rounds through e-mail about a man who saved a nestful of baby ducklings from jumping off a second-story awning by catching them just before they hit the sidewalk. "Duck Hero" Joel Armstrong talks about the rescue.

'Honeyboy,' A Living Link To The Birth Of The Blues

Delta blues guitarist David "Honeyboy" Edwards is one of the few men alive who knew the iconic bluesman Robert Johnson. If playing with the man who (as legend has it) sold his soul to the devil wasn't enough, Edwards was there the night Johnson was poisoned. At 93, he's still playing and having fun.

Americans Say Oui, Oui To Foreign Graphic Novels

Americans don't buy a lot of foreign novels, but go to any neighborhood bookstore and you'll find whole shelves devoted to international comics. In fact, more than half of the graphic novels sold in the U.S. are foreign-language imports.

Independent Groups Step Up On-Air Ads

Independent groups have yet to unveil an ad as damaging as the Swift Boat Veterans spot that hurt Sen. John Kerry's presidential bid in 2004. But as the summer goes on, more groups are producing radio and TV spots targeting the presidential race and key Senate battles.

Getting Mortgages Is More Difficult

In today's economic climate, many Americans are finding it more difficult to obtain mortgages. Ken Wade, CEO of NeighborWorks America, points to fewer low down-payment mortgage programs and piggyback loans, as well as higher credit score requirements.

Political Influence-Peddling Gains Finesse

These days, influence peddling in politics rarely takes the form of outright bribery. Instead, through political action committees and other means, the identity of donors and recipients of campaign funds are often disguised.

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