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Oct 17

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Economic, Health Care Plans Touted in Swing States

Sens. John McCain, Barack Obama and their running mates campaigned in hotly contested states at the week's end while attacking each other's health care platforms and wealth redistribution proposals. Ray Suarez reports on the efforts to shore up votes.

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Sep 08

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Treasury Official Explains Fed’s Move to Rescue Housing Firms

After a recap of the weekend's news on the government takeover of housing giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, acting Treasury Undersecretary Andrew Ryan details the move.

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Jul 11

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House to Debate Renewal of Gun Tracing Limits

More than 200 U.S. mayors are urging Congress to repeal a piece of legislation limiting the release of information that would allow authorities to track firearms. The original sponsor of the limits and a mayor discuss the law's merits.

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Jun 22

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Schwarzenegger Discusses Reaching Across Party Lines

As a Republican in a predominantly Democratic state, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger has adjusted his approach to politics. In an interview, he talks the about compromises he has made and the ability of states to take the lead on national…

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Jun 20

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N.Y., L.A. Mayors Discuss Cities’ Challenges, Successes

New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa recently sat down together with the NewsHour. They discussed what they can accomplish in their cities that the federal government cannot.

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Apr 27

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New National Approach Focuses on Chronically Homeless

People who have been homeless for at least a year or have been homeless multiple times within a few years present a unique challenge. The NewsHour reports on a new national approach to homelessness that seeks to address this group.

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