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June 14th, 2012

LA Mayor: U.S. need compromise to pass cuts, investments

Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa talks economy, bipartisan compromise, US Conference of Mayors and Mitt Romney’s recent comments on teachers, […]

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June 13th, 2012

Joan Rivers calls Pres. Obama, Romney ‘idiots;’ chokes up over how ‘terribly sad’ life can be

Comedian and author Joan Rivers sits down with CNN anchor Zoraida Sambolin to talk politics, humor, self image, love for […]

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Trayvon’s parents urge task force to fix “Stand Your Ground” law

Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin, Trayvon Martin’s parents, and their attorney Benjamin Crump join Starting Point with Soledad O’Brien to […]

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June 12th, 2012

Jesse Ventura compares party system to gangs, wants to remove party names from ballots

Former Governor Jesse Ventura, author of “DemoCRIPS and ReBLOODlicans: No More Gangs in Government,” explains his gang metaphor for the […]

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Gov. Rick Scott: ‘Debate is over;’ 50 non U.S. citizens voted in elections

Florida Gov. Rick Scott (R) answers questions about the Department of Justice lawsuit and says that the state had no […]

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