Wednesday, October 19, 2011
10/19/2011 | 52m 51s
Greece Faces 'a Make or Break Moment' as Protests Swell
Riots erupted in Athens, Greece, Wednesday as thousands protested another round of tax hikes and spending cuts. Also, we examine Tuesday's feisty GOP debate in Las Vegas and what it means going forward for Republican candidates and we take a look at the impact for seniors after a rise in social security benefits passed. Finally, we look at one man's effort to bridge Brazil's digital divide.
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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
10/19/2011 | 52m 51s
Riots erupted in Athens, Greece, Wednesday as thousands protested another round of tax hikes and spending cuts. Also, we examine Tuesday's feisty GOP debate in Las Vegas and what it means going forward for Republican candidates and we take a look at the impact for seniors after a rise in social security benefits passed. Finally, we look at one man's effort to bridge Brazil's digital divide.
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