Entire program – September 10, 2009

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Today on The World: a fact check on whether illegal immigrants will or won’t receive government benefits under Obama health care reform; Afghan journalists complain of double standards, after the rescue of a New York Times reporter and the death of his Afghan colleague; and one man’s quest to turn a favorite song into Portugal’s new national anthem.

Health care reform and illegal immigrants

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The World’s Matthew Bell does some fact checking on claims (and counterclaims) that illegal immigrants would be excluded from government health benefits under the health care reform plans being debated in Washington.

Foreign lessons in hospital efficiency

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Containing health-care costs is a key goal of reform efforts. The World’s Katy Clark reports on the work of Eugene Litvak, a Russian who works with US hospitals on ways to increase efficiency, improve patient care, and cut costs.

Decorum in Congress

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The World’s Alex Gallafent looks at questions of political decorum sparked by Republican Congressman Joe Wilson’s outburst during President Obama’s speech to Congress last night.

Sarkozy pushes for carbon tax

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French President Nicholas Sarkozy wants to impose a carbon tax on households and businesses that emit greenhouse gases. But the French say they feel too taxed already. Anchor Marco Werman finds out more from Guillaume Debre of the French TV Channel TF-1.

Green adventures

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The World’s Laura Lynch meets an eco-adventurer who’s combined low-tech and high-tech to turn a scrapyard bus into a green mobile home. Now he’s planning a voyage around the world using sustainable fuels and a low-carbon budget.
Follow the bio truck expedition online

More questions about Afghan rescue

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Afghan journalists are up in arms over what they call double standards after the rescue of a New York Times reporter and the death of his Afghan translator. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the head of the Afghan Independent Journalists’ Association, Rahimullah Samandar, about the incident.

Lebanon’s prime minister steps down

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Lebanon’s prime minister-designate Saad al-Hariri announced today he was stepping down after failing to form a government with rival groups. Hariri blamed the Hezbollah-led opposition for blocking his efforts. The World’s Aaron Schachter reports.

Geo Quiz

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Our daily geography puzzler.

China stays ahead of economic slump

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It’s been just about a year since the start of the global economic crisis, and China’s doing better than most. Today, China’s premier said the country’s economy experienced 7 % growth since the start of 2009. The World’s Mary Kay Magistad reports.

Geo Quiz Answer

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The answer to today’s Geo Quiz is Pietermaritzburg, the capital of the South African province of KwaZulu-Natal, and the site of a very unusual race. Anchor Marco Werman tells us why a South African financial services company wanted to see which would be the first to cross the finish line, a carrier pidgeon, or an email.

Global Hit: Deolinda

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A man in Portugal started a petition to turn a song by the Lisbon-based band Deolinda into the country’s new national anthem. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the petition leader — and the band’s lead singer.