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Financial Reform: Unwritten Rules for an Empty Road Jun 16, 2011

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The Dodd-Frank finance reform law was meant to protect consumers from another Wall Street meltdown. Are taxpayers still vulnerable to banks that are "too big to fail?"

Syria, Libya and the Future of NATO Jun 15, 2011

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Syria is repressing its own people without interference. Libya's Gadhafi is hanging on longer than expected. Is NATO ready to protect civilians for humanitarian reasons?

Republican Presidential Candidates Debate in New Hampshire Jun 14, 2011

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In New Hampshire last night, and on cable TV, seven Republicans spent two hours denouncing President Obama. How did they distinguish themselves from each other?

Weird Weather and Climate Change Jun 13, 2011

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"Extreme weather" has become almost commonplace in the past few years, but Americans are increasingly doubtful about climate change caused by human activity....

Have People in Power Turned Their Back on Job Creation? Jun 10, 2011

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Economists are predicting that high unemployment will last at least through next year's elections. Has the government done all it can? Should Americans resign themselves to continued suffering or are there short-term solutions?

The Military and Civilian Challenges in Afghanistan Jun 09, 2011

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Should America's "phased withdrawal" begin next month with 3000 troops? Is "counterinsurgency" counterproductive? We look at the President's strategies in Afghanistan.

Preparing Americans for the 21st Century Workplace Jun 08, 2011

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With employment at nine percent, even graduates of expensive four-year colleges are finding it hard to get jobs. Are there alternatives to prepare for work in a changing economy?

Can AIDS Ever Be Cured? Jun 07, 2011

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Thirty years after the discovery of HIV/AIDS, there's been progress in controlling the pandemic. We hear about new treatments and one case that was cured.

Is the 'War on Drugs' a Failure? Is It Time to Legalize? Jun 06, 2011

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A high-profile international commission says the "War on Drugs" is an expensive failure, and that drug addiction should be considered a health problem instead of a crime....

Cyberwarfare and the Rules of Engagement Jun 03, 2011

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The Pentagon is reportedly ready to tell other countries that cyberwarfare could lead to a military reaction. What is cyberwarfare? Is the US already engaged?

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