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Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 1430

Tonight on the program, we examine the ongoing presidential campaign and how presumptive Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney is handling his record at Bain Capital. Also: SpaceX launches the first successful commerical space rocket, Joplin, MO remembers its deadly tornado one year later, examining violence in Pakistan, and Andrew Delbanco talks his new book on the future of colleges.

Aired: 05/21/12
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Extras
U.S. officials reveal key terms of agreement to end Iran war
Middle East experts weigh terms of U.S.-Iran deal and who came out ahead
What Warsh’s first meeting as Fed chair signals
How a pregnancy complication reshaped an Arkansas woman’s view of abortion bans
Trump stalls confirmation process of his own national intelligence nominee
'The Price of Exclusion' explores lasting impact of racial inequality in medicine
News Wrap: Tropical Storm Arthur brings flooding threat to Gulf Coast
Trump wants 'control of everything,' GOP strategist says as Congress faces pressure
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