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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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Extras
Boston's role in America's founding and its struggle to meet its ideals
News Wrap: Canadian police identify mass shooting suspect
Netanyahu meets with Trump as U.S. restarts talks on Iran’s nuclear program
Bondi sidesteps Epstein questions in tense Judiciary Committee hearing
Rep. Crow signals legal action after administration’s effort to indict 6 Democrats
Mideast experts on what Israel wants from U.S.-Iran nuclear discussions
Revised economic numbers inject uncertainty into jobs market
What caused the sudden and confusing closure of El Paso's airspace
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