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Telephone lines were open for viewer opinions about the death penalty, divided by those in support, opposed, and undecided. Richard Dieter, executive director of the Death Penalty Informa…

Richard Dieter, executive director of the Death Penalty Information Center, talked about a report published by the center that examined the use of the death penalty throughout the United Sta…

Richard Dieter talked about efforts on the state level to abolish the death penalty. He responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

Mr. Dieter spoke about his opposition to the death penalty. On November 30, convicted murderer Robin Lovitt is scheduled to be put to death by lethal injection in Virginia. Lovitt could be t…

Mr. Dieter and Mr. Blecker spoke about upcoming cases on the death penalty in the next Supreme Court session and Judge John Roberts' views on the issue. They also responded to viewer comment…

Ms. Cochran and Mr. Dieter talked about media coverage of executions. They discussed what coverage should be allowed and the upcoming execution of Timothy McVeigh. Following their prepared r…

Members of Congress talked about a link between the death penalty and race. They discussed their opinions on the matter and steps the federal government might take to study the problem. Foll…

Current news events and political issues were examined through reviews of the morning newspapers; interviews with journalists, newsmakers and legislators; and viewer telephone calls, faxes a…

The guests discussed the issue of capital punishment and its role in the crime bill, which would broaden the number of crimes punishable by death and restricts the rights of convicts to habe…