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The Politics of Race in the Era of Barack Obama 
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By electing its first black president, some believe Dr. King's vision of a "colorblind" America has been achieved. Others call Obama a Muslim who was...
Healthcare Spending Slows, but at What Cost?
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For decades, spending on healthcare has jumped each year by more than ten percent. Now it's increasing by four percent. Is that good news or...
Tensions Sour between Iran and the West
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Is the US hoping to overthrow the current leaders of Iran's Islamic Republic? If those leaders believe that, will they be more likely than ever...
From New Hampshire, It's on to South Carolina and Florida
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Mitt Romney is two for two leading into South Carolina, where Gingrich, Perry, Santorum and Paul are ready to give him trouble. But GOP power...
Will Factory Jobs Save the Middle Class?
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After years of decline, American manufacturing's on the upswing, due in part to rising wages in Asia. What are the prospects for highly skilled workers,...
New Hampshire: The Republicans Get Down to Business
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Independents will be 40 percent of tomorrow's vote in New Hampshire. Will they help Huntsman emerge from the pack? Set the stage for a single...
US Hydraulic Fracturing, 'Fracking,' Sparks Overseas Interest
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The US has a worldwide advantage in "fracking" to extract natural gas from shale rock. We hear how it works and look at the pros...
Syria's Crackdown Continues
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Is Syria's Assad regime deceiving Arab League monitors and using them as cover for continued attacks on political protesters?
After Iowa: What’s Next for the GOP Race?
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The first delegates to the Republican nominating convention will be chosen next week in New Hampshire. The Iowa caucuses were a popularity contest.
Separating Fact and Fiction: Truth and Lies in American Politics Today
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In an age of political polarization, "fact checkers” vow to help voters sort fact from fiction. Can the checkers themselves be trusted? Are some questions...
The Presidential Race Heats Up in Earnest; First Stop: Iowa
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Another poll, another Republican presidential hopeful jumps into the top tier… only this time there's only one day left to go. We hear about Rick...
ObamaCare, RomneyCare and Presidential Politics
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Healthcare reform is being used as a campaign issue against President
Obama and against Republican challenger, Mitt Romney. Obama's plan is
only partially in effect.
Tensions Escalate as Iran Threatens to Close Strait of Hormuz
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Iran is threatening to close one of the world's most important waterways, a main route for the global oil supply. The US is responding with...
The Politics and Problems of Voter ID Laws
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Should voters have to show photo ID's? Several states have laws in place. But when South Carolina passed a new law, the Justice Department stepped...
Census Finds Almost Half the Country Poor or 'Near-Poor'
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A new study finds that nearly half of all Americans are either poor or "low income." Meanwhile, consumers who were saving appear once again to...
