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Monday, July 9, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1910 | 55m 17s

Tonight on the program, we examine President Obama's push to extend tax relief to middle class families yet not renew Bush-era tax cuts for the wealthy. Also: the debate over whether Iran should be allowed a nuclear weapon, concierge medicine offers faster care for higher pay, the quest to combat Black Lung Disease, and the author of "Barack Obama: The Story" details the president's early life.

Aired: 07/08/12 | Expires: 08/08/12
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