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Find a solution to the budget problem. Indefensible.

Representative Peter DeFazio and Ron Paul find common ground on the federal budget and explain their resolution. Continue reading

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Wake up call. Wake up call in Wisconsin

Senator Bernie Sanders, Independent – Vermont, and former Governor Ed Rendell share their thoughts on how to turn the situation in Wisconsin into a win for Democrats. Continue reading

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Polls: strong support for ending oil subsidies. What America wants.

John Hofmeister, founder and CEO of the non-profit group Citizens for Affordable Energy and former CEO of Shell Oil, talks with Cenk Uygur about ending federal subsidies for massively profitable oil companies. Continue reading

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America liberal at heart.

Economist Peter Morici, a professor at the University of Maryland, talks with Cenk Uygur about a new study that asked American voters to balance the budget, resulting in more cuts than Republicans have managed, but also clearly a liberal set of priorities. Continue reading

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Party foul: Government to stay open…for two more weeks

MSNBC’s Cenk Uygur and Ron Paul, Republican Texas, discuss how the government can reach an agreement over budget cuts. Continue reading

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Not winning: GOP splits over budget

Representative Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, Democrat Florida, talks about the budget battle that has erupted within the Republican party. Continue reading

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Jobs return despite GOP efforts: men not at work

Congressman Jim McDermott of Washington talks with Cenk Uygur about the latest jobs numbers that show a steadily improving market in the face of Republican budget proposals that would cut hundreds of thousands of jobs. Continue reading

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The elephant in the room. Is it time to raise taxes? Tax deal or no tax deal?

Former Labor Secretary Robert Reich explains whether raising taxes would help lower the deficit. Continue reading

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Business matters….What interest does the U.S. have in Libya?

The Washington Post’s Marcus Baram exposes the links the American businesses have to Libyan President Moammar Khaddafy. Continue reading

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Wall Street: Make them pay! Middle class keeps up the fight.

Rush Clayton of U.S. Uncut and Justin Ruben of MoveOn.org talk about the Wisconsin protests and how middle class people are turning out in droves to fight for their rights. Continue reading

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