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• More bombings, more protests over Iraq war
  Controversy over the war in Iraq dogs Vice President Dick Cheney as he visits Australia, to thank one of Washington's staunchest supporters of the war. Hours before Cheney's arrival, police clashed with a few hundred protesters at Sydney's town hall. Britain and other allies have announced plans to begin withdrawing their troops from Iraq.11:06 a.m.
  Guests
  Stephen Van Evera: Professor of international security studies at MIT.
  More from MPR
  House approves measure criticizing Bush's Iraq policy (02/16/2007)
  Minnesota delegation has its say on Iraq resolution (02/16/2007)
  A window into the home front (02/16/2007)
• Green goes main street
  New York Times syndicated columnist Thomas Friedman likes to say: "Green has gone main street." Friedman argues that in the last few years, the American people have become increasingly concerned about environmental issues and energy independence, and he hopes that change leads to a fundamental re-shaping of American policy and politics.12:06 p.m.
  Guests
  Thomas Friedman: Columnist for the New York Times, and author of several books on public policy, including "The World is Flat." He gave his speech, "Green is the New Red White and Blue," at a fundraiser for the Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund.
  Amory Lovins: Experimental physicist, founder and CEO of the nonprofit Rocky Mountain Institute.
  More from MPR
  How utilities will meet the renewable mandate (02/21/2007)
  Wind farmers happy to increase harvest by 2025 (02/20/2007)
  Minn. House adopts '25 percent by 2025' green energy goal (02/19/2007)
  Green city blues (02/16/2007)
  Hear a longer version of Lovins' speech (12/18/2006)
  Resources
  About Thomas Friedman
  Minnesotans' Military Appreciation Fund
  Rocky Mountain Institute
  Read Lovins' book online

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