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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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The mounting economic challenges weakening the job market
News Wrap: Zelenskyy says Russia used hypersonic missile to send Europe a message
What oil companies need before tapping Venezuela’s vast reserves
Brooks and Capehart on the response to the Minnesota ICE shooting
Iranian government threatens further crackdown as protests grow
New video of Minneapolis ICE shooting emerges as tensions rise across the nation
Jacob Soboroff reflects on lessons learned from LA wildfires in 'Firestorm'
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