Archive - Mar 7, 2005

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Rally Against Social Security Privatization
Hundreds rallied in D.C. today to criticize the Bush administration’s drive to privatize Social Security and offer other solutions.  Ellen Ratner reports from D.C.

Egyptian Elections Called Sham
Thousands protested in Egypt today calling President Hosni Mubarak’s election reforms a “masquerade.”  Late last month, Mubarak said the country would hold their first presidential election with more than one candidate. This weekend the Parliament approved the proposal.  Demonstrators say Mubarak is only making the proposal to perpetuate the myth that he is elected by the people.   According to reports, the protest broke up peacefully.