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Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2490 | 54m 06s

Tonight on the program, we talk with Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe about the United States Postal Service's danger of default. President Obama's approval rating has hit its lowest ever days before his jobs speech. Also, how skyscrapers design has changed since 9/11, Europe's economic troubles, and concerns over Wikileaks' latest release of U.S. diplomatic cables.

Aired: 09/05/11 | Expires: 10/06/11
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