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America's Energy Future Beyond Oil And Gas

America's Energy Future Beyond Oil And Gas

June 5, 2013

Natural gas production in this country is booming. On a far smaller scale, so are some alternative energy industries. Please join us to discuss the growth prospects for wind, solar and nuclear power in the United States.

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New Questions About IRS Activities

New Questions About IRS Activities

June 4, 2013

The Internal Revenue Service reportedly spent nearly $50 million on conferences for employees in the past few years. Diane and her guests talk about ongoing questions about IRS activities.

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The Battle Over Student Loan Rates

The Battle Over Student Loan Rates

June 3, 2013

The White House is at odds with Congress over setting student loan rates. What each plan could mean for students, families and the cost of a college education.

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Friday News Roundup - International

Friday News Roundup - International

May 31, 2013

A U.S. drone kills Pakistan's number two Taliban leader. Syria says it has received the first shipment of Russian missiles. And a Chinese firm agrees to buy the world's largest pork producer.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

May 31, 2013

An ex-Bush official is in line to head the FBI. Michele Bachmann says she won't seek re-election. And consumer confidence is the highest in five years.

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The Future Of The GOP

The Future Of The GOP

May 30, 2013

The Republican Party controls the House but has lost the popular vote in five of the past six presidential elections. GOP efforts to position the party for future success.

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Update On The Escalating Crisis In Syria.

Update On The Escalating Crisis In Syria.

May 29, 2013

Conflict in Syria: Lebanon is hit by deadly rocket fire, the EU ends its ban on arms to rebels, and Senator John McCain makes a surprise visit. Please join us to discuss the escalating crisis.

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Democracy In Trouble

Democracy In Trouble

May 28, 2013

A new study says democracy is in trouble on both sides of the Atlantic. Diane and her guests discuss why citizens in North America and Europe feel disconnected from their government as well as prospects for reviving the democratic spirit.

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Friday News Roundup - International

Friday News Roundup - International

May 24, 2013

The brutal killing of a British soldier in London raises terror alarms. Secretary of State John Kerry meets with Israelis and Palestinians. And the White House acknowledges drone strikes have killed four Americans overseas since 2009. A panel of journalists joins guest host Katty Kay for analysis of the week's top international news stories.

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Friday News Roundup - Domestic

Friday News Roundup - Domestic

May 24, 2013

Analysis of President Barack Obama’s national security speech. Response to tornado damage in Oklahoma. And an official at the Internal Revenue Service invokes her Fifth Amendment right in a House investigation. A panel of journalists joins guest host Katty Kay for analysis of the week's top national news stories.

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