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PBS News Hour

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Season 2012 Episode 2980 | 53m 26s

Tonight on the program, we examine Mitt Romney and President Obama swing state tour across the country today. Also: many Senate races are finding themselves set up for a close finish, the foreclosure crisis not being talked about on campaign trail, Third party presidential candidates debated in Chicago, modeling health care after assembly lines, and a look into Saudi Arabia's future in a new book.

Aired: 10/23/12 | Expires: 11/23/12
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