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Wednesday, December 19, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 3540 | 54m 37s

Tonight on the program, we examine President Obama's push for new gun control legislation in January. Also: several state department officials resign in wake of Benghazi attack earlier this year, people in Damascus, Syria attempt to live normal lives amidst fighting, an exit interview with retiring Sen. Joe Lieberman, and remembering conservative judge and former Supreme Court nominee Robert Bork.

Aired: 12/18/12 | Expires: 01/18/13
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