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Monday, January 6, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 60 | 54m 27s

Tonight on the program, we take a look at a polar vortex descending on the U.S. and talk to two Midwest mayors about confronting the freezing weather. Also: What role the U.S. should play about al-Qaida in Iraq, the debate over emergency benefit extensions for long-term unemployed, Alzheimer's researchers seek better prevention and new tech at the Consumer Electronics Show.

Aired: 01/05/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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