Cluster Bombs For Ukraine, OK For Alzheimer's Drug, Progressive Pressure On Biden

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🗓️ 7 July 2023

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Officials tell NPR the Biden administration plans to deliver controversial cluster munitions to Ukraine. The FDA gives full approval to a drug shown to slow Alzheimer's disease. And ahead of 2024, some progressive Democrats are pressing President Biden to move faster and do more on issues like climate and police reform.

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0:00.0	Officials tell NPR the Biden administration is prepared to send cluster bombs to help
0:06.7	fight the Russian troops that are entrenched in Ukraine.
0:09.1	We're asking though why do some of America's closest allies think that's a bad idea?
0:13.1	I'm Rob Schmitz, that's Michelle Martin, and this is up first from NPR News.
0:17.3	The FDA says a drug to treat Alzheimer's has its full approval.
0:22.9	It's not a home run, but it may slow down progression of the disease.
0:27.7	What the green light for the Kenbe could mean for hundreds of thousands of patients.
0:31.3	Plus, President Biden's promises for big change met headwinds, but progressive Democrats
0:36.2	say he can still do more.
0:37.3	The President's made a down payment, but he's got a fight like hell.
0:40.8	What does that mean for 2024?
0:43.0	Stay with us, we'll give you the news you need to start your day.
0:51.7	The Biden administration is expected to announce today that it will send a new weapon to Ukraine,
0:56.9	cluster bombs.
0:57.7	These cluster munitions have been around for decades, and they've been effective in combat,
1:01.8	but they're also controversial, and many nations have pledged not to use them.
1:06.0	We were wondering why this is happening now, so we're joined by NPR National Security
1:10.0	correspondent Greg Meiery in Ukraine's capital of Kiev.
1:13.7	Greg, thanks so much for being here.
1:15.7	Sure thing, Michelle.
1:16.8	So could you just give us a short explanation of what cluster munitions are and why they're
1:21.6	so controversial?
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