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February 28, 2008
Afternoon Buzz
Posted: 05:00 PM ET

Hi, bloggers! We’re tracking Prince Harry on the frontlines and the cash flow in the battle for the White House.   Plus, officials in a Louisiana parish go on the defensive after listing a living man as dead on a Katrina memorial.  Oops!  Here’s your afternoon buzz. Let us know what you think of the headlines. We’d love to hear from you.

Top Stories

Prince Harry fighting in Afghanistan
The UK’s Prince Harry has been serving on the frontline in Afghanistan and seen combat, the UK Ministry of Defense confirmed Thursday.  He was deployed 10 weeks ago and his fellow soldiers were sworn to secrecy.

At least 6 hurt in Strip Mall Explosion  
Authorities in the Chicago suburb of Waukegan are searching the rubble of a strip mall for anyone who may be trapped.

Bush: We’re in a slowdown
President Bush acknowledged Thursday that the economy has slowed down but said the United States is not headed toward a recession.

Raw Politics

Clinton raises $35 million February
Rebounding from weak fundraising in January, Sen. Hillary Clinton is expected to raise $35 million in February — a figure rival Sen. Barack Obama’s campaign said it would surpass, a campaign official said Thursday.

Nader announces running mate
Independent presidential candidate Ralph Nader selected Matt Gonzalez, a former member of the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, to be his running mate.

Keeping them Honest

Survivor listed on Katrina memorial
Uriel Little’s name is among those on the granite monument in St. Bernard Parish listing people killed by Hurricane Katrina. The only problem is that Little is still alive.

Crime & Punishment

Report: 1 in every 100 adults behind bars
For the first time in history, more than one in every 100 American adults is in jail or prison, according to a new report.

Neighbors sell dead man’s stuff
When 70 year old Sydney Kolber  passed away in April, police say his neighbors went to work clearing out his house, selling his belongings at a yard sale, and then writing more than $34,000 worth of fraudulent checks out of a Bank of America account.

What YOU will be TALKING about TONIGHT

Exchange student says Host family starved him
Maine teenager returns home weighing 97 pounds

Baby falls down train toilet onto tracks
A newborn baby girl fell through the toilet in a moving train and onto the tracks moments after her mother prematurely gave birth, surviving nearly two hours before being found, relatives said Thursday.

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Lisa   February 28th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Is Bush so out of touch with reality that he needs to convince himself we are not on the verge of a recession? A downward turn? I guess if you aren’t actually paying your bills yourself or have to buy groceries with your own earned money or a gallon of gas to get you to your job, we may just be in a downward turn. However, for those of us who do have to pay a mortgage, and buy groceries, insurance, gas, etc. we are in pretty bad shape - just getting by.

And he HOPES this stimulus package will work? Well, hopefully it work better than the last one passed. That one worked so well, look where it’s gotten us.

Mark   February 28th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Anderson -

Excellent program as usual. 360 is a must watch.

Please emphasize that if we’re truly seeking transparency, good governance, and “change we can believe in” in Washington, the American people need to ask Mrs. Clinton to release her tax returns, and her husband to release his White House papers. No need to have a “smoking gun” emerge on Wednesday, March 5th, after these decisive sets of primaries.
Be our advocate. Thanks,

Stephen Wilmington,NC   February 28th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Don’t you at CNN feel that you’re giving the terrorist a great deal of information on a high target being Prince Harry on the battle field. You guys would give away top secrets on anything just as long as you can make money on it. Shame on you !!!

Tammy   February 28th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

So is Anderson going to have to come back down to New Orleans to get the local officials to own up to this one, too? I’m not sure if they don’t think he has some sort of gris-gris hex on them or what, but CNN’s coverage appears to be the only thing that remotely holds them accountable around here. I am so glad you are staying on the story of Katrina recovery and in this case remembrance gone awry. When you think the survivors and casualties of this storm can’t be screwed over anymore than they already have, something else always seems to top the last injustice. This is just beyond ridiculous now.

Desire, Ann Arbor, MI   February 28th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Are we getting used to this senseless crime in our country? Now during all those debates none of the candidates ever mentioned what are they going to do about crime and violence. It is disturbing to read about Detroit, our most miserable city, or about New Orleans our murderous capitol. Everybody goes to French quarter only and feels save. I think that Hillary and Obama should visit those dark corners of our reality and they be amazed how many people live in this horrible places. This should not be ignored.

Tim   February 28th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Anderson,
Prince Harry has made his country proud. As a leader in his country, he has set the example for dedication to his country. He could have easily stayed home and avoided the conflicts that his country is fighting.
His experiences at war will better prepare him to engage in his country’s politics and make decisions from experience about whether to send troops to war. I believe it also boosts the moral of not only the British Military but the general population because they know someone of priviliege is willing to take the risks asked of him by the country.
My question is How many of American Elites’ children are serving the nation in the military or some other formal capacity? There are a few politicians with children in the military but how many of the millionaires and billionaires have children serving and why aren’t they serving. If service to country is an important factor in the success of America why aren’t the rich and powerful setting the example for the rest of the country to follow by volunteering to serve in the military or peace corps or foreign service? Why aren’t the Elite whether they are Hollywood moguls or business tycoons encouraging their children to volunteer for government service even if only for two to four years? Or is it a mispreception on my part and hundreds of America’s wealthest families have children with military service. I doubt it but I could be wrong. Thanks

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