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PBS News Hour

Friday, September 2, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2450 | 43m 24s

Tonight on the program, we assess the latest jobs report as the president prepares to deliver a major speech on the economy. Also, Paul Solman looks at whether America's jobless can fill employment vacancies when the recession ends and the fallout continues to grow over multiple scandals engulfing college football. Finally, the analysis of Mark Shields and David Brooks.

Aired: 09/01/11 | Expires: 10/02/11
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