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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
The campaign against Fauci and what brought him back before Congress
Fauci invokes 5th Amendment right during GOP-led hearing on COVID origins
Climate-fueled wildfires in Europe push emergency response to the limit
Single women are outpacing single men in homeownership, but some face backlash
News Wrap: Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, but some vote for increase
Former Iraqi diplomat on forces driving Iran war across region
Jasmine Amy Rogers' Brief But Spectacular take on growing up a theater kid
Journalist details weekend spent with far-right Proud Boys
Brief pause in Iran war ends with new attacks in Iraq and Egypt
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