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VOA On Assignment : 21 December 2012

Published December 21, 2012

Segments: Texas Churches Bring Holiday Spirit to Houston Harbor 0:51, Santa Paws is Coming to Town 4:41, Historic Perspective on Holidays 9:06, Candy Store Makes Its Mark with History 13:21, American Food Waste 17:15, Boat Parade of Lights 20:22

On Assignment

"On Assignment" is a weekly behind-the-scenes look at the VOA reporters and producers reporting the news from around the world.

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Broadcast every Friday, On Assignment showcases the best of VOA reporting across the globe, giving front-line journalists the chance to share their experiences from the field, including some of the most challenging and dangerous trouble spots in the world. Each week, hosts Imran Siddiqui and Alex Villarreal give viewers a backstage pass to meet our reporters in the field and hear the stories behind the headlines.

 

 

On Assignment This Week:
 

"Cyber Attacks: Our 'Number One' Threat"
"What Angelina's Choice Teaches Us about Cancer"
"Decades After Apartheid, Race Still Divides South Africa"
"Who Needs Engines? Fly This Helicopter with Your Feet"

That, plus Green Card Lottery Faces Elimination Under U.S. Immigration Reform, in this week's episode of On Assignment.

 

 

 

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On Assignment is free to television affiliates. If you're interested in carrying it, contact Doug Boynton, Director of the Office of Marketing and Program Placement, at dboynton@bbg.gov, or +1.202.203.4165.


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