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Obama Visits the Middle East and a Tough Political Challenge

Barack Obama confronted one of his toughest political challenges today with visits to Israel and the West Bank. We hear what he said and how both sides reacted. Also, the housing rescue bill moves through the pipeline, and a Texas oilman endorses wind power.

By Warren Olney • Jul 23, 2008 • 1h 0m Listen

Barack Obama confronted one of his toughest political challenges today with visits to Israel and the West Bank. We hear what he said and how both sides reacted. Also, the housing rescue bill moves through the pipeline, and Republican oil and gas magnate T. Boone Pickens is an unlikely hero to Democrats and environmentalists. It's all about wind power.

Barack Obama observes some of the 600 photographs of victims of the Holocaust the Hall Of Names with Yad Vashem Chairman, Avner Shalez in Jerusalem. Photo: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images

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Obama Visits the Middle East and a Tough Political Challenge

Barack Obama confronted one of his toughest political challenges today with visits to Israel and the West Bank. We hear what he said and how both sides reacted. Also, the housing rescue bill moves through the pipeline, and a Texas oilman endorses wind power.

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Obama Visits the Middle East and a Tough Political Challenge

Barack Obama confronted one of his toughest political challenges today with visits to Israel and the West Bank. We hear what he said and how both sides reacted. Also, the housing rescue bill moves through the pipeline, and a Texas oilman endorses wind power.

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