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Greece: A Country Left with No Good Choices Feb 23, 2012

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For a European bailout, Greece will impose more "austerity measures,” the kind that led to recent riots and burning in Athens. Will there be recovery or "pain with no gain?"

Pain at the Pump: What's behind the High Gas Prices? Feb 22, 2012

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Republicans are blaming the President, and he's announcing new energy strategies, as gas is up to $4 a gallon in parts of the US. We talk with Daniel Yergin and others.

Has President Obama Declared War on Medical Marijuana? Feb 21, 2012

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The federal crackdown on medical marijuana has many accusing President Obama of breaking a campaign promise. Others say it's time to change the drug's classification.

The Heartland Institute, Global Warming and Public Schools Feb 20, 2012

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Documents leaked last weak reveal an effort to cast doubt on climate change with a new curriculum for public schools. Is it really about science or public policy?

Can Community Colleges Train Workers for High-Tech Jobs? Feb 17, 2012

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The President and his Republican challengers are battling over who can create more jobs. But Americans are not being trained for the high-tech economy of the future.

Rick Santorum Pulls Ahead of the Republican Pack Feb 16, 2012

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Santorum is the latest Republican to give Romney a scare. Can he overcome Romney's money and organization as voters learn about his record, stand on issues and personality?

Is It Time to Intervene in Syria? Feb 15, 2012

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Syria's Bashar al-Assad has called for elections, even as his troops make war on their own people.

Mortgage Settlement: Homeowner Relief or a Break for Banks? Feb 14, 2012

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Five big banks will have three years to make good on a $26 billion promise. Will the settlement for abuse and deception come in time to help the economy?

Is Apple Facing the Music? Feb 13, 2012

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Apple stock reached an all-time high of more than $500 a share this morning, as Apple announced an independent audit of working conditions at Chinese subcontractors.

Catholics, Christian Conservatives and Contraception Feb 10, 2012

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President Obama says all women employees must have insurance that provides free contraception, but that institutions objecting on religious grounds won't have to pay for it.

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