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Friday, October 14, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2870 | 54m 03s

Tonight on the program, we examine how both the Republicans and Democrats are letting the jobs crisis dominate their political agendas. A controversial Ohio bill restricts collective bargaining rights for union workers. Typhoon season in Thailand has caused massive flooding. Shields and Brooks wrap up the week's political news and we examine a renown Kansas City architect.

Aired: 10/13/11 | Expires: 11/13/11
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