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    President Obama Addresses Budget, Libya and Japan

    President Obama had already scheduled a news conference for this morning, but moved it back after news of Japan's earthquake. Calling Japan "one of our strongest and closest allies," he promised whatever assistance is needed. Obama was also asked about the situation in Libya and strongman Moammar Gadhafi.

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

    President Obama had already scheduled a news conference for this morning, but moved it back after news of Japan's earthquake. Calling Japan "one of our strongest and closest allies," he promised whatever assistance is needed. Obama was also asked about the situation in Libya and strongman Moammar Gadhafi. Adam Kushner is Deputy Managing Editor at the National Journal.

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    Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan
    1. 0:00Firsthand Account of the Earthquake in Japan
    2. 7:47The Big One Hits Japan
    3. 40:40President Obama Addresses Budget, Libya and JapanYou’re reading this
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    The full episode

    3 of 3
    Massive Earthquake, Tsunami Strike Japan
    1. 0:00Firsthand Account of the Earthquake in Japan
    2. 7:47The Big One Hits Japan
    3. 40:40President Obama Addresses Budget, Libya and JapanYou’re reading this
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