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Michigan 'Right-to-Work' Laws Spark Debate on Labor Unions

Michigan 'Right-to-Work' Laws Spark Heated Debate on Role of Labor Unions

12/10/2012

PBS News Hour

Michigan 'Right-to-Work' Laws Spark Debate on Labor Unions

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 11m 46s

Michigan 'Right-to-Work' Laws Spark Heated Debate on Role of Labor Unions

In a lame-duck session, Michigan Republicans approved a pair of bills that would make the Great Lakes State into a "right to work" state. Organized labor was furious, accusing politicians of pushing through legislation with no opportunity for public comment. Gwen Ifill talks to two Michigan lawmakers with differing views.

12/10/2012

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Excerpt: Ai Weiwei's 'Caonima Style'

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 53s | An excerpt of Ai Weiwei's "Caonima Style," a parody of PSY's "Gangnam Style." (53s)

Extended Interviews: 'Ai Weiwei: According to What?'

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 4m 17s | More from interviews with Chinese artist Ai Weiwei, Kerry Brougher and Alison Klayman. (4m 17s)

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Clip: 12/10/2012 | 5m 33s | Industrial Residue From Receding Sandy Flood Waters Raise Concerns for Residents (5m 33s)

Janet Napolitano Discusses Immigration Agenda

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 7m 27s | Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano Discusses Immigration Agenda (7m 27s)

Lawmakers Consider Cutting Tax Deductions to Cut Deficit

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 8m 8s | Lawmakers Consider Cutting Tax Deductions to Bring Down the Deficit (8m 8s)

Making Work Safety a Priority in Bangladesh Apparel Industry

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 5m 4s | Making Work Safety a Priority in Clothing Industry in Pakistan and Bangladesh (5m 4s)

Obama Makes Tax Hike Appeal in Detroit After Budget Talks

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 6m 36s | Obama Makes Tax Hike Appeal in Detroit After Weekend Closed-Door Budget Talks (6m 36s)

Paul Salopek Aims to Walk Around the Globe in 7-year Journey

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 6m 9s | Paul Salopek Aims to Complete a 'Walk Through Time' Around the Globe in 7-year Journey (6m 9s)

Paul Salopek Answers Viewer Questions About 'Eden Walk'

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 2m 54s | Paul Salopek Answers Viewer Questions About 'Eden Walk' (2m 54s)

Weekly Poem: Sally Keith Reads 'Providence'

Clip: 12/10/2012 | 1m 11s | Sally Keith reads "Providence'," a poem from her recent book, "The Fact of the Matter." (1m 11s)

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