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The Immigration Bill May 18, 2007

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President Bush has embraced yesterday’s bi-partisan compromise on immigration reform. It appeals to both the Right and the Left as a way to secure America’s borders and to to bring 12 million people out of the shadows. However, there's opposition from both ends of the political spectrum. Also, Paul Wolfowitz’s forced resignation: how big a slap is it to the United States?

Israel, the US and the Crisis in Gaza May 17, 2007

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Israel responded to rocket attacks by striking Gaza by air today, but insists it will not be drawn into a ground invasion. Are Hamas and Fatah headed toward civil war? Can the US give aid to Fatah and still be a voice for peace? Also, the Bush-Blair mutual appreciation meeting, and today's World Bank board meeting on Paul Wolofowitz.

The Christian Conservatism of GOP Presidential Candidates May 16, 2007

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In last night's debate, ten candidates refined their arguments for the Republican presidential nomination. Will success in the primaries depend on the Christian right? Also, Senate Democrats split over Iraq, and the reason for rising food prices.

A New Cold War? A New Arms Race? May 15, 2007

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After months of angry accusations, the United States and Russia have agreed to tone down their public rhetoric and focus on concrete issues. Also, the Reverend Jerry Falwell is at the age of 73 and, on Reporter's Notebook, Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert says he's ready to talk peace with the Arab world.

Can Paul Wolfowitz Keep His Job? May 14, 2007

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The professional staff is in open revolt against Paul Wolfowitz, and the leaders of Europe want him removed as President of the World Bank. Also, the breakup of DaimlerChrysler, and US postage rates are going up, but that's not all that's changing.

Tony Blair: Past, Present and Future May 10, 2007

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Tony Blair says, "Ten years is enough," and he'll step down as British Prime Minister on June 27. We look at Blair's record and what his departure will mean for President Bush and the European Union. Also, President Bush on a new Iraq spending bill, and Pope Benedict XVI on politics, religion and abortion.

The Growing Scandal in Student Loans May 09, 2007

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With Congress investigating an $85 billion industry, the government's top student-loan regulator is stepping down. We investigate kickbacks, fraud and how students and parents can assess their return on investment when tuition costs $50,000 a year. Also, an update on the Griffith Park fire and how you might be getting pinched at the pump.

Partisan Politics at the Justice Department May 08, 2007

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Attorney General Alberto Gonzales faces more questions about partisan politics in the administration of justice. Also, Democrats respond to record-high gas prices and, on Reporter's Notebook, the possible discovery of Herod's tomb.

The French Election and the Conviction of Innocents May 07, 2007

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With 200 criminal convicts exonerated by DNA testing, a look at new efforts to guarantee justice for all. Also, France's new president, and destruction in Kansas.

Ten Republicans and the Ones Who Weren't There May 04, 2007

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Party activists and potential contributors were watching last night as ten candidates for the Republican presidential nomination faced off in California. We talk with several Republicans about them and the rest of the field. On Reporter's Notebook, the French presidential election this coming Sunday.

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