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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Season 2011 Episode 1730 | 54m 42s

Pres. Obama outlined his plan to withdraw 33,000 troops from Afghanistan by summer 2012, saying that "it is time to focus on nation building here at home." Plus, former Vice President Al Gore criticizes the Obama administration's record on climate change and Paul Solman reports on one state's struggles with public pensions.

Aired: 06/21/11 | Expires: 07/21/11
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