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Wednesday, August 22, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 2350

Tonight on the program, we examine news that if the United States does not pass a balanced budget by the end of 2012, the country could face another recession. Also: the presidential campaigns in battleground states, the dangers of Whooping Cough, and author Richard Ford discusses his new novel 'Canada,' about morality, murder and coming of age.

Aired: 08/21/12
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Extras
Khanna says 'stop protecting predators' as DOJ gives reasoning for redacting Epstein files
Democrats pushing to 'get ICE under control' with DHS shutdown, Jeffries says
Remembering Robert Duvall and his storied career
Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the public's response to the Epstein files
Gold and heartbreak: How Team USA is faring at the Winter Olympics
Matthew Pinsker and Geoff Bennett explore 'What would Lincoln do?' on 'Settle In'
Rubio bolsters Hungary's far-right leader days after push to mend U.S. ties in Europe
Where the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping investigation stands as it enters its 3rd week
News Wrap: Winter storm piling up snow in Sierra Nevada range
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