Democracy Now!

Season 2011, Episode 149

Episode Title: Thursday, July 28, 2011

Air Date: 2011-07-28

Overview:

2011/07/28 Headlines: United Nations Begins Emergency Aid Airlifts in Somalia; House GOP to Force Debt Ceiling Vote; IMF: Debt Deal Failure Would Have "Far-Reaching" Consequences; Constituents Flood Lawmakers with Concerns on Debt Impasse; Afghan Mayor Killed in Suicide Attack; U.S. Soldier Convicted in Murder of Afghan Civilian; Britain Expels Libyan Diplomats, Recognizes Rebels; Double Bombing Kills 12, Wounds 28 in Iraq; Reports: Mubarak Refusing Food Ahead of Trial; Supporters: California Prisoners Have Ended Hunger Strike; Mother of Child Killed in Hit-and-Run Sentenced to Probation; U.S. Study Claims No Link Between 9/11 Rubble and Cancer; Treatment Not To Be Covered in Healthcare; Attorney: Audiotape of Dominique Strauss-Kahn Accuser Misrepresented; Democrat Rep. David Wu Resigns over Sex Allegations