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Lawmakers Remain Divided on Deficit Fundamentals as...

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 3m 38s

Lawmakers Remain Divided on Deficit Fundamentals as Deadline Draws Closer

The Senate gave up its Fourth of July recess to focus on raising the U.S. debt ceiling, but there was no sign Wednesday that lawmakers were close to reaching an agreement on the basic divide: tax hikes vs. spending cuts. Kwame Holman reports on the latest developments in the negotiations.

07/06/2011

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Legendary Pitcher Clemens Faces Opening Day of Perjury Trial

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 7m 54s | Ray Suarez discusses what to expect in the trial with Sports Illustrated's David Epstein. (7m 54s)

Profile: Songwriter Sarah Jaffe's Varied Style

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 5m | Profile: Songwriter Sarah Jaffe's Varied Style (5m)

Schoolhouse Shock: Report Finds Widespread Cheating by...

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 7m 55s | Gwen Ifill discusses the report with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's Heather Vogell. (7m 55s)

State of Disagreement: Divisions Grow in Minnesota Budget...

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 9m 37s | Judy Woodruff discusses how the state's budget divide compares to the nation's with guests (9m 37s)

Twitter Town Hall Showcases Social Media's Political...

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 13m 10s | Twitter Town Hall Showcases Social Media's Political Potential (13m 10s)

Westboro Baptist Church Members Protest at Utah High School

Clip: 7/6/2011 | 1m 59s | A student covers a protest held by Westboro Baptist Church members at his high school. (1m 59s)

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