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Friday, June 1, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1530 | 54m 32s

Tonight on the program, we examine the state of jobs numbers as presidential hopeful Mitt Romney leads the attack and President Obama goes on defense. Also: Mark Shields and David Brooks analyze the week's top political stories, how Louisiana is slowly sinking, Catholic monsignor is charged with conspiracy and endangering children, and Peruvian writer Mario Vargas Llosa.

Aired: 05/31/12 | Expires: 07/31/12
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