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The Lame Duck Congress and the Republican Agenda Nov 04, 2010

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Republicans claim a mandate to cut spending, but which programs do this week's voters want sacrificed? The GOP will be in control of the House, and the Senate Minority Leader wants Barack Obama to be a one-term president. Will the White House be looking for compromise? Also, stock investors love the Fed's big bond buy, and Florida's rising Republican star.

Voters Choose Divided Government Nov 03, 2010

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President Obama now faces a divided Congress, with Republicans taking over the House and Democrats barely holding on to the Senate. We talk about what happened yesterday and what it might mean for the future. Also, California goes in a different direction.

Anticipating Al Qaeda's Next Bomb Plot Nov 02, 2010

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Intelligence agencies are revealing more about the plot to send package bombs to Chicago. We hear about a possible dry run in September, about al Qaeda in Yemen and about the threat to worldwide shipments of air cargo. Also, the ugly campaigns and angry voters of 2010 midterm elections. On Reporter's Notebook, Iran, nuclear talks and international sanctions.

Election Preview around the Country Nov 01, 2010

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Republicans are looking to takeover Congress tomorrow and possibly even the Senate. We hear about major races from Pennsylvania to Florida to Nevada and California. Also, the latest on the cargo plane bomb plot.

The 2010 Election Season Was 'Barely True' Oct 29, 2010

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With the US facing two wars and a flagging economy, are this year’s midterm campaigns facing facts or creating mythologies? Are the media doing their job of keeping politicians honest? Also, the FBI searches UPS planes for suspicious packages, and Google--beyond the Internet.

The Tea Parties and the Congress Oct 28, 2010

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Tea Partiers don't like either political party, but their candidates are Republicans as a matter of political reality. Not many are expected to make it to Capitol Hill, but could they have influence beyond their numbers? Also, poor oversight of billions in Afghan reconstruction funds, and the President and the comedian. >

An Age of Austerity: Can It Happen Here? Oct 27, 2010

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Global economic realities are leading to big changes in the welfare states of Europe. Will the US see an Age of Austerity after next week's elections? Also, Indonesia devastated by a double whammy of both a tsunami and volcano. On Reporter's notebook, dozens of animal species face the threat of extinction worldwide, as decades-old promises of significant action are not being met.

Does WikiLeaks Cause Damage by Shedding Light? Oct 26, 2010

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WikiLeaks has caused another international sensation by releasing classified documents about the Iraq war. We ask what we know now that we didn't know before. Are WikiLeaks and its whistle-blowers a curse or a blessing? Also, Iran begins to fuel its nuclear reactor, and new revelations about BP.

California Votes on Legalizing Marijuana Oct 25, 2010

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Will California be the first state to legalize pot? Will the Obama Administration reverse the will of the voters? Win or lose, what will Proposition 19 mean for the rest of the country? Also, WikiLeaks releases nearly 400,000 secret documents from the Iraq War, and a preview of a very unlikely world series.

'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' in Legal Limbo Oct 22, 2010

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While the courts and Congress decide what to do about "Don't Ask, Don't Tell," the Pentagon says it's trying to clear up the confusion. Has it created even more? Also, French police push back against protestors. On Reporter's Notebook, is it the end of the high-tech fence on the Mexican Border?

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