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Friday, November 18, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 3220

Tonight on the program, as the deadline nears for a congressional super committee, a deal remains elusive for lawmakers on Capitol Hill. Also, we examine the efforts by the U.S. to engage Myanmar to adopt reforms and Paul Solman reports on Charles Darwin's economic influence. Finally, we report on the effort in Wisconsin to recall a controversial labor law and the analysis of Shields and Brooks.

Aired: 11/17/11
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Anne Applebaum on what's next for U.S. and allies after Trump's Greenland demands
Supreme Court hears case on Trump's attempt to control Federal Reserve
News Wrap: Much of U.S. bracing for 'expansive' winter storm
Greenland push helped Trump address Arctic security, Rebeccah Heinrichs says
How the affordability crisis has evolved since Trump's return
St. Paul mayor responds to unrest triggered by federal immigration raids
'Get in the Game' exhibition explores connections between art and sports
Trump backpedals on threats against Greenland, but allies say damage has been done
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