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Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1860 | 54m 39s

Twin bombings cast new doubts on the fragile security situation in Iraq as the U.S. prepares to drawdown forces. Also, President Obama announces a new round of budget talks at the White House and we get a report on the desperate measures Cleveland is taking to combat the foreclosure crisis. Finally, we update the oil spill in Montana and get the latest on the health of Venezuela's Hugo Chavez.

Aired: 07/04/11 | Expires: 08/04/11
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