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PBS NewsHour full episode Sept. 28, 2016

Season 2016 Episode 2720 | 53m 32s

Wednesday on the NewsHour, Congress overrides a veto by President Obama on a bill allowing 9/11 families to sue Saudi Arabia. Also: The legacy of one of Israel’s founding fathers, how lead became so pervasive in our infrastructure, African-American women entrepreneurs who are breaking barriers and Maureen Dowd’s latest book on election politics.

Aired: 09/27/16 | Expires: 10/28/16
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