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After Repeal, What’s Next for ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell’?

Repeal of 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Leaves Logistical Challenges…

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Jul 12

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Smacking Into the Debt Ceiling: the Day-by-Day Consequences

By Paul Solman

Daily U.S. Government Income and Expenditures: Use the slide bar to see how Treasury's cash deficit is projected to grow if the debt ceiling is reached, starting with Aug. 3. Mouse over the red points to see the running deficit…

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Jul 12

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Karzai’s Half-Brother Assassinated by Long-Time Associate

Ahmed Wali Karzai, half-brother of Afghan President Karzai, was shot and killed Tuesday by a longtime associate of his family at his home in Kandahar. Judy Woodruff reports on the assassination.

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May 19

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After Obama Speech, What’s Next for Arab World, Israeli-Palestinian Relations?

In a speech Thursday, President Obama called for support of democratic reforms in the Arab world and steps toward peace in the Middle East. Jeffrey Brown discusses the president's address and U.S. policy with reporter Mona Eltahawy, former U.S. Ambassador…

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May 18

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Debate Over Rising Gas Prices Heats Up in Congress

Two bills focused on oil company tax breaks, deep-sea drilling and reducing rising gas prices have reignited energy policy debates on Capitol Hill. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on the political fight over prices at the pump.

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Mar 04

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Libya’s Turmoil Rages: Should World Powers Intervene?

As the U.S. and international community assess what their military and policy options are with Libya, Judy Woodruff discusses the possibilities with Omar Turbi, a Libyan-American human rights activist, and retired Lt. Gen. David Deptula, who commanded no-fly zones over…

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Jan 18

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‘Minds on the Edge’ Explores Public Policy Hurdles of Mental Illness

The "Minds on the Edge" seminar, hosted by Fred Friendly and airing on many public broadcasting stations, explores the public policy dilemmas facing some people with mental illness and the communities in which they live.

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Dec 14

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Holbrooke’s Life Reveals Complexities of Diplomacy in a Changing World

A day after the death of Ambassador Richard Holbrooke, Jim Lehrer examines his lifetime of diplomacy, his legacy and the void he leaves in the State Department and American efforts in Afghanistan and Pakistan with former Ambassador John Negroponte and…

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Dec 10

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China’s Economy Has Evolved, but Has Its Government?

On a day that put China's human rights record back in the spotlight, Judy Woodruff speaks with Susan Shirk of the University of California's Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation and Gordon Chang, an author and columnist for Forbes.com, about…

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Dec 07

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In Cuba, Biotech Eyed for Potential Economic Boost

Ray Suarez, who is reporting for the NewsHour's Global Health Unit in Cuba, speaks with Jeffrey Brown about the country's changing economy, its booming medical research industry and health care system. Suarez returns to Havana for the first time since…

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