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Thursday, April 14, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1040 | 53m 55s

Tonight on the program, Congress approves the budget compromise, funding the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. Also, we look at the ongoing deficit debate with Paul Krugman and Douglas Holtz-Eakin and then we examine the fallout from a resignation at the FAA over an air-traffic controller falling asleep on the job. Finally, we look at China's looming health care problem.

Aired: 04/13/11 | Expires: 05/15/11
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Extras
Vance says U.S. and Iran make progress, but Trump’s backing unclear
Trump stock trades fuel accusations of corruption and profiting off presidency
How renaming PCOS to PMOS could improve care for millions of women
News Wrap: Treasury taking steps for $250 bill featuring Trump's image
An up-close look at the Strait of Hormuz from both land and water
Ukraine’s foreign minister says drone attacks in Russia could pressure Putin to end war
What to expect from the U.S. team as the World Cup approaches
Palestinian woman detained for a year after protesting war in Gaza describes experience
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