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Monday, September 5, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2480 | 54m 29s

Tonight on the program, we discuss President Obama's preparation for Jobs speech as 2012 GOP presidential hopefuls debated in South Carolina. On this Labor Day, we also look into the role of Labor unions in the state of the current economy. Also, author/journalist Edward Girardet and a clip from a documentary featuring a NYC kindergarten class who witnessed the WTC attacks, ten years later.

Aired: 09/04/11 | Expires: 10/05/11
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Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover
U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel’s war in Lebanon
Trump says Israeli strikes on Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' not part of Iran ceasefire
A Brief But Spectacular take on how life is a play
America’s first billion-dollar climate fund sparks spending debate in Portland
DACA recipient detained by ICE while delivering milk to premature daughter in NICU
Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced
Former U.S. officials analyze chances fragile Iran ceasefire can hold
News Wrap: NATO chief meets with Trump in bid to ease tensions
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