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Mitt Romney spoke outside the Old City in Jerusalem

Will Romney's Israel trip win over U.S. voters?

During his visit to Israel, Mitt Romney promised a tougher stance on Iran, said he believes Jerusalem is the capital, and credited "cultural differences" for the contrast between the Israeli and Palestinian economies. How will those statements about the Mideast resonate with U.S. voters?

RELATED: Romney's Israel comments overshadow Poland visit

What does sluggish growth portend?

The U.S. economy grew in the second quarter - but at a sluggish and slowing rate, increasing the campaigns' attention on job growth and the role of government in economic policy. NewsHour talks to the campaigns and economists; watch now.

Hard choices on the financial fringe

For the poor and others outside the mainstream of the financial system, each month brings difficult choices: which bills to pay, which to put off. Need to Know spends a month with some of these people to explore the challenges they face.

RELATED: People outside the financial mainstream often face high fees that sap their finances.

Shields & Brooks: Economy report bad for Obama

Last week's sluggish growth number can only be viewed as bad for the president, analysts Mark Shields and David Brooks agree. The bigger question, however, is whether the president and Congress can act meaningfully before the election.

RELATED: The Doubleheader: Shields and Brooks on the Veepstakes and the Olympics

Why no clamor for gun control after Aurora?

Only a few politicians have called for tougher gun control in the wake of the horrific mass shooting in Aurora, Colo. Washington Week panelists peek behind the curtains to explain why in this edition of the Webcast Extra.

RELATED: Washington Week looks at the news of the week, including Mitt Romney's rocky start to his overseas trip; voter ID laws; and where all the campaign money is being spent

Are voter ID laws about fraud or suppression?

A wave of laws in some states are imposing new requirements before citizens can vote. NewsHour's Ray Suarez and Christina Bellantoni discuss whether those laws are, as backers say, about preventing fraud - or suppressing votes from Democratic-leaning groups, as opponents allege.

Gwen's Take: William Raspberry

Gwen Ifill writes this week about her friend and mentor, columnist William Raspberry, who died last week.

RELATED: What's more important for reporters - facts or truth? Read that and other provocative questions from Washington Week viewers in Gwen Ifill's latest web chat from this week.

RELATED: Watch NewsHour senior correspondent Judy Woodruff and Ifill's discussion about the campaign earlier this week from the National Press Club.