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Which Way, L.A.?

War's Medical Miracles and Who Gets to Use Them

Like other wars, the war in Iraq has produced its share of medical miracles that help repay the sacrifices made by wounded veterans. But some involve high technology that is very expensive. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we hear about some developments, who pays to make it available and how it's decided which veterans qualify. Also, civil rights cases are in the spotlight at the Supreme Court, and a film festival that celebrates military achievements.

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    By Warren Olney • May 26, 2009 • 50m Listen

    Like other wars, the war in Iraq has produced its share of medical miracles that help repay the sacrifices made by wounded veterans. But some involve high technology that is very expensive. On this rebroadcast of today's To the Point, we hear about some developments, who pays to make it available and how it's decided which veterans qualify. Also, civil rights cases are in the spotlight as President Obama closes in on a successor to Supreme Court Justice David Souter. On Reporter's Notebook, a film festival devoted to celebrating the successes and sacrifices of American soldiers.

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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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