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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
Israel strikes Lebanon without warning, hours after Iran ceasefire announced
Expert warns Middle East energy infrastructure will take months to recover
Trump says Israeli strikes on Lebanon a 'separate skirmish' not part of Iran ceasefire
U.S.-Iran ceasefire tested by Strait of Hormuz tension and Israel’s war in Lebanon
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
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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