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Barney Frank on Dysfunction in Congress: 'Blame James...

Barney Frank on Dysfunction in Congress: 'Blame James Madison'

12/01/2011

PBS News Hour

Barney Frank on Dysfunction in Congress: 'Blame James...

Clip: 12/1/2011 | 8m 59s

Barney Frank on Dysfunction in Congress: 'Blame James Madison'

Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank announced this week that he would not seek re-election next year after more than four decades in politics. Judy Woodruff and Frank discuss his legacy, his decision to retire, the U.S. housing crisis, Europe's ongoing debt problems, and dysfunction in Congress and the U.S. political system.

12/01/2011

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