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    After First 100 Days Obama Talks Syria, Sequester and Stalemate

    On the hundredth day of his second term, President Obama held a news conference today ranging from criticism of Congress to praising NBA player Jason Collins for coming out of the closet . He said, once again, that the use of chemical weapons by Syria would be a "game changer," but said it's still too early to take any action.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    On the hundredth day of his second term, President Obama held a news conference today ranging from criticism of Congress to praising NBA player Jason Collins for coming out of the closet. He said, once again, that the use of chemical weapons by Syria would be a "game changer," but said it's still too early to take any action. Rachel Smolkin is deputy managing editor of Politico.

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      Warren Olney

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      Kerry Cavanaugh

      editorial writer at the Los Angeles Times

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Rachel Smolkin

      Politico.com

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    1 of 3
    The High Price of Cheap Clothing
    1. 0:00After First 100 Days Obama Talks Syria, Sequester and StalemateYou’re reading this
    2. 8:02The High Price of Cheap Clothing
    3. 43:20Jim Wallis on Religion, Politics and the Common Good
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