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Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 2500 | 54m 32s

Tonight on the program, President Obama and his team put the final touches on the jobs plan he will announce to the nation Thursday. Also, we sit down with White House Chief Counterterrorism Adviser John Brennan to discuss the strength of al-Qaida and crews in Texas race to battle raging wildfires. Finally, we get a report on security suspects at shopping malls and preview tonight's GOP debate.

Aired: 09/06/11 | Expires: 10/07/11
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