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Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 450 | 54m 36s

Tonight on the program, we examine what effect the future of the payroll tax cuts and jobless benefits will have on Americans. We discuss Chinese Vice President Xi Jinping's visit to the White House Tuesday and his openness to discuss human rights. Also: conditions of Apple product factories, 'Accordion' families, NBA sensation Jeremy Lin, and poet Tony Hoagland.

Aired: 02/13/12 | Expires: 03/15/12
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