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Dems Praise Biden But Urge More Progressive Agenda


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President Joe Biden outlined a bold economic agenda during his first major address to Congress, earning praise from fellow Democrats but many in the party are urging the president to pursue more ambitious progressive policies in office. The Republicans, however, attacked Biden’s agenda as too expensive and too socialist. Plus, marine scientists say they have found what they believe to be more than 25,000 barrels that possibly contain DDT dumped off the Southern California coast near Catalina Island. Also, the Children’s Zoo is set to reopen at the San Diego Zoo and its new hummingbird and komodo dragon exhibits highlight the latest in technology and species management. And, a look at medical tourism, which is booming right now. First, the tragic story of a California woman who died on a Tijuana operating table after crossing the border for a cosmetic procedure. Then, our “Port of Entry” podcast is beginning a series on medical tourism, starting with the story of a San Diego woman who crosses the border for alternative cancer treatments.
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