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Unemployment Drops, but It's 'Premature to Do Handstands'

Unemployment Drops to 8.3%, but It's 'Premature to Do Handstands'

02/03/2012

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Unemployment Drops, but It's 'Premature to Do Handstands'

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 10m 1s

Unemployment Drops to 8.3%, but It's 'Premature to Do Handstands'

New job numbers released Friday showed the U.S. job market surged in January as the unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in three years. Jeffrey Brown, Macroeconomic Advisers' Joel Prakken and Georgetown University's Harry Holzer examine the numbers and assess what some good news means for the longer-term U.S. recovery.

02/03/2012

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The Doubleheader: Newt, the NFL and Headbutts

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 4m 36s | The Doubleheader: Newt, the NFL and Headbutts (4m 36s)

Drop Out or Stay in School? Navigating the Education Maze

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 7m 53s | Students interview their peers about what causes them to struggle or excel in school. (7m 53s)

'Education is Key,' Former Dropout Tells Norfolk Teens

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 5m 1s | Teen reporters interview a former dropout about her challenges since leaving school. (5m 1s)

From 'L'Allegro' by Mark Morris

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 6m 37s | Mark Morris Dance Group in "L'Allegro, il Penseroso ed il Moderato." (6m 37s)

How Will Iran's Threats Affect U.S.-Israeli Ties?

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 8m 49s | How Will Iran's Threats Affect U.S.-Israeli Ties? (8m 49s)

Komen Charity Reverses Planned Parenthood Grant Cuts

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 4m 48s | Komen Charity Reverses Planned Parenthood Grant Cuts (4m 48s)

Romney Admits Verbal Stumble, but Enjoys 'Real Organization'

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 8m 19s | Romney Admits Verbal Stumble, but Enjoys 'Real Organization' for Nevada Caucuses (8m 19s)

Shields, Brooks on Romney's 'Silver Earplugs'

Clip: 2/3/2012 | 12m 31s | Shields, Brooks on Romney's 'Silver Earplugs,' Catholic Anger at Obama (12m 31s)

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