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Friday, July 15, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1960 | 54m 41s

Tonight on the program, President Obama says lawmakers are "running out time" to make a deal and urges Congress to put politics aside. Also, we talk to two Governors who urge Washington to find compromise and we examine California's tough choices ahead in regards to prisons. Finally, we get the analysis of Shields and Brooks and the U.S. women's soccer team Sets its sights on the World Cup.

Aired: 07/14/11 | Expires: 08/14/11
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