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Massachusetts Changes the Game

After Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts, Senate Democrats can't stop Republican filibusters any more.  What does that mean for health care reform?  And what's the message for both parties for elections later this year? Also, is zero tolerance for terrorism an impossible goal?

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By Warren Olney • Jan 20, 2010 • 49m Listen

After Scott Brown's victory in Massachusetts, Senate Democrats can't stop Republican filibusters any more. What does that mean for health care reform? And what's the message for both parties for elections later this year? Also, intelligence officials admit that flaws in the counterterrorism system allowed the airline-bombing attempt on Christmas Day. What's the rest of the story?

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    Warren Olney

    former KCRW broadcaster

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    Managing Producer, Greater LA

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