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Aviation Security: Must TSA Touch My Junk to Keep Me Safe? Nov 18, 2010

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Has the Transportation Security Administration gone too far? Is the real key to security the intelligence gathered before anyone gets to the airport? President Obama claims that the START treaty with Russia is "a national imperative". Also, a surprising verdict in a terrorist trial.

Texas: From Boom to Budget Gap of $25 Billion Nov 17, 2010

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Republican Governor Rick Perry of Texas swept back into office in this month's election only to face a $25 billion deficit, proportionally even larger than California's. Wednesday, on To the Point, how did an economic boom become a fiscal disaster? What about Perry's promise to provide a fix without federal help or new taxes.

Tax Cuts and Lame Ducks Nov 16, 2010

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It's down to the wire for the lame-duck session of Congress with Democrats still in control but drastically weakened by Republican victories the midterm elections. We get a preview. Also, Charlie Rangel is found guilty of ethics violations, and Kate Middleton won't be "Waity Katy" any more.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Moves to Crucial Phase Nov 15, 2010

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If "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" is not repealed by this year's lame-duck session of Congress, gay and lesbian activists say they'll resort to the courts. What's the impact of a Pentagon study of the rank and file, leaked to the public in advance of scheduled debate on Capitol Hill? Also, Charlie Rangel walks out of his ethics hearing, and a possible end to US combat in Afghanistan.

Obama and the G-20 Summit Nov 12, 2010

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The G-20 meeting in South Korea's being called a failure for President Obama, who wanted global consensus for economic recovery. Why is the US now the bad guy, when so recently other countries joined it in ganging up on China? Also, will there be compromise between Republicans and Democrats on taxes? On Reporter's Notebook, new and old media merge.

Israel's Building Could Derail Peace Talks Nov 11, 2010

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been talking tough about settlements in East Jerusalem and a US threat of military action over Iran's nuclear program. Have last week's midterm elections changed the diplomatic dynamic for President Obama? Also, Iraq's government impasse is broken, and the US national debt and public sacrifice.

Judicial Independence, Elections and Provocative Rulings Nov 10, 2010

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Different states select their judges in different ways, including appointment and a variety of election systems. When three Supreme Court justices were rejected last week, the decision of Iowa voters was celebrated as a rebuke of judicial overreach and decried as a threat to judicial independence. We hear about same-sex marriage and judicial selection. Also, GM posts largest quarterly profit in 11 years, and how America's top achievers in math compare to the rest of the world.

Climate Change: Politics versus Science of Global Warming Nov 09, 2010

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After last week's elections, Karl Rove told a conference of shale-gas developers not to worry about efforts to limit greenhouse pollution. Fifty-percent of new Republicans in the Congress are climate-change skeptics. We look into what that could mean. Also, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu pushes new settlements, threatening peace talks. On Reporter's Notebook, will Charlie Crist make rock ‘n roll history?

Obama Foreign Policy and the New Congress Nov 08, 2010

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Barack Obama's election was celebrated in Europe, and he opened his hand to Russia — even Iran. What has he accomplished so far? What new obstacles will he face from empowered Republicans? Also, the President endorses a Security Council seat for India, and "the decider" reflects on his decisions.

Can Barack Obama Enrich Ties with India? Nov 05, 2010

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When President Obama arrives in India, he’ll find a country growing four times faster than the US and relishing its new role as an international competitor. We look at the challenges and possible benefits of his visit to Mumbai and Delhi. Also, the US economy adds jobs in October, and the $1,000 genome and "personalized medicine."

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