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NBC Evening News for
Tuesday, Oct 01, 2002


Headline: Economy / Port Closures / Insurance

Abstract:(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(Long Beach: Shellee Smith) The shutdown of West Coast ports due to a labor dispute examined; details given of the cost to the economy; scenes shown of picketers. [International Longshore & Warehouse Union president James SPINOSA††- comments on his belief that the shipping companies brought armed bodyguards to meetings.] [Mega Toys owner Charlie WOO†, New United Motor Manufacturing, Inc. Steve ST. ANGELO†- comment on the impact of the port closures on their businesses.] [President BUSH – says we have to get them back to work.]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Report introduced.

(New York: Anne Thompson) The impact on small businesses of insurance companies passing on the cost of September 11-related claims featured; details given of Bush’s plea to Congress to agree on a terrorism insurance bill. [RSquared Gallery director Rick DAVIDMAN†, auto body shop owner Ed MURPHY‡- comment on rising insurance costs.] [Insurance Information Institute chief economist Dr. Robert HARTWIG†- cites reasons for rising rates.] [BUSH – says we can put people back to work.]

(Studio: Tom Brokaw) Stock Market Report.

Broadcast Type:Evening News Segment Type: News Content
Begin Time:05:36:10 pm
End Time:05:40:20 pm
Duration: 04:10
Reporters:Brokaw, Tom; Smith, Shellee; Thompson, Anne

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