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Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1640 | 53m 37s

Tonight on the program, we examine Americans' plummeting wealth after the Federal Reserve reported that net worth of the median American family fell nearly 40 percent from 2007 to 2010. Also: fires continue to plague Colorado and New Mexico, Attorney General Eric Holder under scrutiny from GOP, the future of farming in Japan, protests continue in Russia, and a preview of the NBA Finals.

Aired: 06/11/12 | Expires: 07/11/12
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Ex-ICE chief calls DHS rush to judgment after Minneapolis shooting ‘irresponsible’
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State, city leaders clash with feds after deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis
White House says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil industry 'indefinitely'
News Wrap: DeSantis calling special session to redraw Florida's congressional maps
Why experts are divided over the new federal dietary guidelines
A year after the devastating LA wildfires, communities struggle with rebuilding
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