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Notebook: Veteran's Day \| 11/11/2009 With Katie Couric on assignment, CBS News' Dave Price discusses the significance of Veteran's Day, as many veterans remain homeless or without health insurance.
Notebook: Sesame Street \| 11/10/2009 When Sesame Street first premiered 40 years ago today, it's make believe neighborhood was pretty rough around the edges, but now the show is a window into the world of children. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Berlin Wall \| 11/09/2009 Marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Katie Couric notes that families and friends once long-separated finally gained a chance for a reunion.
Notebook: Fort Hood \| 11/06/2009 The shooting at Fort Hood claimed the lives of 13 people and wounded 30 others. Katie Couric comments on the tragedy and the nation’s responsibility to give all soldiers care and security.
Notebook: Election Victory \| 11/04/2009 In the wake of a series of off-year elections which the Republicans have praised as pivotal defeats against the Democrats, Katie Couric discusses the impact of such heavily-contested races.
Notebook: Bystanders \| 11/03/2009 Katie Couric comments on "the bystander effect" and the gang rape that took place outside of a California high school, sparing a young woman a lifetime of emotional and physical scars.
Notebook: iPod Volume \| 11/02/2009 Listening to an iPod at a high volume for just an hour a day can cause permanent damage. Some officials want to force makers of MP3 players to lower default volume settings. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Sugary Cereal \| 10/30/2009 With millions of dollars spent advertising cereal overloaded with sugar to children, Katie Couric says that it may be time for parents to start selecting healthier options, such as oatmeal.
Notebook: Obama at Dover \| 10/29/2009 President Obama went to Dover Air Force Base late at night for the arrival of the bodies of 18 Americans who recently died in Afghanistan. Katie Couric says Mr. Obama faces difficult choices ahead.\
Notebook: Reform Bill \| 10/28/2009 Sen. Harry Reid made the decision to advance a bill including a public option. The existence of the option in the bill makes it a tough sell as no Republicans will support it. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Being There \| 10/27/2009 During childbirth, you'll usually find the man alongside the birthing mother. However, some say that the presence of a male partner adds more stress for the mother. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Elephants Wanted \| 10/26/2009 The Republican Party is looking for a few good men, and there is growing concern among some GOP leaders about this message. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Sec. Clinton \| 10/23/2009 As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's approval rating is at 65 percent, higher than both Michelle and President Barack Obama's. Katie Couric comments that even conservatives are changing their tune.
Notebook: Party's Over \| 10/22/2009 Ken Feinberg, who is in charge of overseeing executive pay at seven companies that received bailout money, reigned in Wall Street bonuses. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Penmanship \| 10/21/2009 Katie Couric comments on how penmanship is becoming a dying art. After elementary school, it is rarely reinforced, and with computers taking over, cursive is slowly fading away.
Notebook: Women's Insurance \| 10/20/2009 A hot topic on the senate floor has been women's health insurance. A national campaign has been raising awareness. In the insurance market, women can pay more than 48%. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Medical Marijuana \| 10/19/2009 The decision to relax federal policy on medical marijuana is sending the wrong message to Americans about illegal drugs. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Balloon Boy \| 10/16/2009 Millions watched a helium balloon soar thousands of feet in the air, fearing the worst: that a six-year-old boy was inside. Katie Couric comments on the turn of events.
Notebook: Annoying Words \| 10/15/2009 Katie Couric says "Whatever!" to some of the most, like...you know...irritating words and phrases in the English language.
Notebook: Pilot Naps \| 10/14/2009 Katie Couric comments on the actions that airlines and unions are taking to let pilots take short naps in the cockpit during longer flights with numerous captains.
Notebook: Anger \| 10/13/2009 Republican pollster Frank Luntz claims many Americans are mad at Washington for not listening to them and at Wall Street for not respecting them. Katie Couric comments on this issue.
Notebook: Gay Rights \| 10/12/2009 Last year, the Obama administration hoped to rid the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, but for some gay rights activists, patience is wearing thin. Katie Couric comments on this hot button issue.
Notebook: Nobel Prize Signals Hope \| 10/09/2009 As President Obama joins the prestigious list of Nobel Prize winners, Katie Couric comments that the award signals hope from the international community that a new day has dawned in America.
Notebook: Airline Fees, Delays \| 10/08/2009 CBS News' Bianca Solorzano discusses the latest study which indicates that airlines, while frequently slapping fees on travelers, have increased times for flight delays.
Notebook: Afghanistan \| 10/07/2009 Katie Couric discusses the war in Afghanistan, which started 8 years ago today. General McChrystal says he needs more troops to get the job done. Americans must continue to be patient.
Notebook: Gen. McChrystal \| 10/06/2009 Katie Couric discusses that Gen. McChrystal is taking heat for expressing his view that the situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating. The White House should remain open to all informed opinions.
Notebook: Afghan Strategy \| 10/05/2009 Katie Couric discusses the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, as President Barack Obama stands at the focus of a critical decision regarding levels of troop deployment.
Notebook: Electricity \| 10/02/2009 As electricity bills grow bigger than they used to be, Katie Couric comments on cutting power demand for everyday items to make for a brighter future for your environment and your bank account.
Notebook: Art of Language \| 10/01/2009 A speech writer for Richard Nixon, conservative columnist William Safire has died at the age of 79. In our era of widespread abbreviations and slang, Katie Couric praises Safire, a master of diction.
Notebook: Flu Shots \| 09/29/2009 While Katie Couric is on assignment, Seth Doane speaks about the soon to be released, H1N1 vaccine and the battling concerns that the vaccine might not be as safe as promised.

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Notebook: Veteran's Day \| 11/11/2009 With Katie Couric on assignment, CBS News' Dave Price discusses the significance of Veteran's Day, as many veterans remain homeless or without health insurance.
Notebook: Sesame Street \| 11/10/2009 When Sesame Street first premiered 40 years ago today, it's make believe neighborhood was pretty rough around the edges, but now the show is a window into the world of children. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Berlin Wall \| 11/09/2009 Marking the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, Katie Couric notes that families and friends once long-separated finally gained a chance for a reunion.
Notebook: Fort Hood \| 11/06/2009 The shooting at Fort Hood claimed the lives of 13 people and wounded 30 others. Katie Couric comments on the tragedy and the nation’s responsibility to give all soldiers care and security.
Notebook: Election Victory \| 11/04/2009 In the wake of a series of off-year elections which the Republicans have praised as pivotal defeats against the Democrats, Katie Couric discusses the impact of such heavily-contested races.
Notebook: Bystanders \| 11/03/2009 Katie Couric comments on "the bystander effect" and the gang rape that took place outside of a California high school, sparing a young woman a lifetime of emotional and physical scars.
Notebook: iPod Volume \| 11/02/2009 Listening to an iPod at a high volume for just an hour a day can cause permanent damage. Some officials want to force makers of MP3 players to lower default volume settings. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Sugary Cereal \| 10/30/2009 With millions of dollars spent advertising cereal overloaded with sugar to children, Katie Couric says that it may be time for parents to start selecting healthier options, such as oatmeal.
Notebook: Obama at Dover \| 10/29/2009 President Obama went to Dover Air Force Base late at night for the arrival of the bodies of 18 Americans who recently died in Afghanistan. Katie Couric says Mr. Obama faces difficult choices ahead.\
Notebook: Reform Bill \| 10/28/2009 Sen. Harry Reid made the decision to advance a bill including a public option. The existence of the option in the bill makes it a tough sell as no Republicans will support it. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Being There \| 10/27/2009 During childbirth, you'll usually find the man alongside the birthing mother. However, some say that the presence of a male partner adds more stress for the mother. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Elephants Wanted \| 10/26/2009 The Republican Party is looking for a few good men, and there is growing concern among some GOP leaders about this message. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Sec. Clinton \| 10/23/2009 As Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton's approval rating is at 65 percent, higher than both Michelle and President Barack Obama's. Katie Couric comments that even conservatives are changing their tune.
Notebook: Party's Over \| 10/22/2009 Ken Feinberg, who is in charge of overseeing executive pay at seven companies that received bailout money, reigned in Wall Street bonuses. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Penmanship \| 10/21/2009 Katie Couric comments on how penmanship is becoming a dying art. After elementary school, it is rarely reinforced, and with computers taking over, cursive is slowly fading away.
Notebook: Women's Insurance \| 10/20/2009 A hot topic on the senate floor has been women's health insurance. A national campaign has been raising awareness. In the insurance market, women can pay more than 48%. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Medical Marijuana \| 10/19/2009 The decision to relax federal policy on medical marijuana is sending the wrong message to Americans about illegal drugs. Katie Couric comments.
Notebook: Balloon Boy \| 10/16/2009 Millions watched a helium balloon soar thousands of feet in the air, fearing the worst: that a six-year-old boy was inside. Katie Couric comments on the turn of events.
Notebook: Annoying Words \| 10/15/2009 Katie Couric says "Whatever!" to some of the most, like...you know...irritating words and phrases in the English language.
Notebook: Pilot Naps \| 10/14/2009 Katie Couric comments on the actions that airlines and unions are taking to let pilots take short naps in the cockpit during longer flights with numerous captains.
Notebook: Anger \| 10/13/2009 Republican pollster Frank Luntz claims many Americans are mad at Washington for not listening to them and at Wall Street for not respecting them. Katie Couric comments on this issue.
Notebook: Gay Rights \| 10/12/2009 Last year, the Obama administration hoped to rid the “Don’t ask, don’t tell” policy, but for some gay rights activists, patience is wearing thin. Katie Couric comments on this hot button issue.
Notebook: Nobel Prize Signals Hope \| 10/09/2009 As President Obama joins the prestigious list of Nobel Prize winners, Katie Couric comments that the award signals hope from the international community that a new day has dawned in America.
Notebook: Airline Fees, Delays \| 10/08/2009 CBS News' Bianca Solorzano discusses the latest study which indicates that airlines, while frequently slapping fees on travelers, have increased times for flight delays.
Notebook: Afghanistan \| 10/07/2009 Katie Couric discusses the war in Afghanistan, which started 8 years ago today. General McChrystal says he needs more troops to get the job done. Americans must continue to be patient.
Notebook: Gen. McChrystal \| 10/06/2009 Katie Couric discusses that Gen. McChrystal is taking heat for expressing his view that the situation in Afghanistan is deteriorating. The White House should remain open to all informed opinions.
Notebook: Afghan Strategy \| 10/05/2009 Katie Couric discusses the U.S. military presence in Afghanistan, as President Barack Obama stands at the focus of a critical decision regarding levels of troop deployment.
Notebook: Electricity \| 10/02/2009 As electricity bills grow bigger than they used to be, Katie Couric comments on cutting power demand for everyday items to make for a brighter future for your environment and your bank account.
Notebook: Art of Language \| 10/01/2009 A speech writer for Richard Nixon, conservative columnist William Safire has died at the age of 79. In our era of widespread abbreviations and slang, Katie Couric praises Safire, a master of diction.
Notebook: Flu Shots \| 09/29/2009 While Katie Couric is on assignment, Seth Doane speaks about the soon to be released, H1N1 vaccine and the battling concerns that the vaccine might not be as safe as promised.