State Department video and audio: WCVB's latest stories on politics

1 Nov 2009

Health Officials Urge Beef Eaters To Check Freezers

A person has died and two others were hospitalized after eating meat that may have been contaminated with E. coli.

"… and hospitalized. After how to say they contaminated ground me today the State Department helping service issued a recall. A package of ground beef from stores around the steady. Aren't multi state recall more than 540000. …" at 0:01

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18 Sep 2009

Shortage Forces Delay In Flu Campaigns

An unexpected shortage of seasonal flu vaccine has forced a delay in vaccination campaigns across the commonwealth. The Massachusetts Department of Public Health said roughly half the doses it has ordered have arrived.

"… or no delay in that nation campaigns across the commonwealth. The state department of public how has roughly half the -- has ordered have arrived in -- …" at 0:22

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11 Sep 2009

H1N1 Flu Facts - Segment 1

Swine Flu broadcast, Segment One

"… to our panel doctor -- net is the medical director for the state department of public health. Doctor cutting my hair might now rather he's that -- medical center he is a pediatric. Disease or helps …" at 2:08

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15 Jan 2009

Clinton Bows Out Of Senate

As she heads to the state department , Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton reflects on her time in the U.S. Senate.

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13 Jan 2009

Clinton: Need for Diplomacy

Secretary of State nominee Hillary Clinton faced Senators Tuesday for her confirmation hearing. Topics ranged from Iran and Iraq to her husband's financial dealings.

"… all hands on deck secretary of state nominee Hillary Clinton says the State Department will be firing on all cylinders if she is confirmed. Applying pressure. Where ever. It may be needed. But also looking for …" at 0:11

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9 Jan 2009

Uncut: Obama Names National Security Team

Watch in its entirety President-elect Barack Obama's news conference to announce his national security team.

"… Secretary of state designate Hillary Clinton about the importance of rejuvenating the State Department I want to recruit. Young people into the State Department to feel that this is a corner -- The vacant. Beyond for the long term. And so. You know my expectation is …" at 23:53

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9 Jan 2009

Girl Fights Salmonella, 107 Degree Fever

A 7-year-old girl fights a scary bout of salmonella that sent her temperature up to 107 degrees.

"… let me know or to ask questions. Doctor round in Korea the state department of public health says local health departments are supposed to follow up cases of Salmonella that are reported to them. Dean Maria …" at 0:54

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15 Dec 2008

Obama Faces Foreign Challenges

On the heels of President Bush's farewell visit to Iraq, President-elect Barack Obama met with his national security team on Monday.

"… Sunday President -- talking -- thrown by an Iraqi reporter but the State Department is downplaying it. …" at 0:15

"… And the challenges will be yeah. Even as a State Department maintained that Sunday's incident was not typical of public opinion in Iraq thousands of people demonstrated in Baghdad. In support of the …" at 1:32

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1 Dec 2008

Uncut: Obama Announces Security Team

President-elect Barack Obama announces his national security team, including Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton and current Defense Secretary Robert Gates.

"… no doubt that Hillary Clinton is the right person to lead our State Department and worked with me in tackling this ambitious foreign policy agenda. At a time what we face unprecedented transition amidst two -- …" at 4:47

"… elect -- The leaders here and the dedicated public servants of the State Department. On behalf of our nation at this defining moment. President Kennedy once said that engaging the world to meet the threats we …" at 14:42

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22 Aug 2008

Caught On Camera: Firehouse Crumbles

A historic firehouse in New York collapses while being moved to a new site.

"… ninety degrees followed by a longer move down the street on Friday. State Department of Transportation meted out of the way to make room for a new bridge carrying 9 over central avenue. Centennial park have …" at 0:37

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