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Monday, January 7, 2013

Season 2013 Episode 70 | 54m 28s

Tonight on the program, we examine President Obama's two nominations for national security positions and pushbacks from Republicans. Also: Major U.S. banks agreed to settle for wrongful foreclosures on homeowners, why there has been a slowdown in health care spending, we talk with Texas' new GOP Senator Ted Cruz, and a preview of American Experience's "The Abolitionists".

Aired: 01/06/13 | Expires: 02/06/13
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