Jackie Yamanaka

News Director at Yellowstone Public Radio

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News Director at Yellowstone Public Radio in Montana

Jackie Yamanaka on KCRW

On the day after Democrats won control of the Congress,
 Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld steps down ; Former CIA Director  Robert Gates 
is named to replace him.    Nancy Pelosi…

Midterm Elections Bring Big Changes

On the day after Democrats won control of the Congress, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld steps down ; Former CIA Director Robert Gates is named to replace him.   Nancy Pelosi…

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