Democracy Now! Wednesday, November 7, 2007

Headlines for November 7, 2007

- 2007 is Deadliest Year for U.S. Troops in Iraq
- 60 Killed in Afghan Suicide Bombing
- Pakistan Police Vow Crackdown on Mass Protest
- Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Mukasey
- Lawmakers Approve $459B Military Spending Bill
- Judge OKs Torture Suit Against U.S. Contractor
- Nicaraguans Win Damages for Dole Pesticide Spraying
- Yahoo Officials Defend Role in Chinese Journalist Jailing
- Illinois High School Students Face Expulsion for Anti-War Protest


Despite Waterboarding Stance, Senate Committee Approves Mukasey’s Attorney General Nomination

Michael Mukasey ultimately owed his approval by the Committee to the two Democrats who broke with their party to support him: Chuck Schumer of New York and Dianne Feinstein of California. His confirmation had been in doubt after he refused to condemn waterboarding as a form of torture. Now his nomination is expected to go to the Senate floor by next week, where he is virtually assured to win confirmation. [includes rush transcript]


“Shock Doctrine” Author Naomi Klein on State-Sanctioned Torture and Disaster Response for the Chosen

Author and journalist Naomi Klein reacts to the Senate Judiciary Committee’s approval of Michael Mukasey, which she calls an endorsement of state torture. And she turns to California, where in last month’s wildfires a spate of new companies offered privatized solutions to emergency management -- only for those rich enough to afford it. [includes rush transcript]