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Dec. 4: U.S. employers cut the fewest jobs since the recession began, but with the 15.4 million people out of work, when will Americans be given more job options? U.S. Labor Secretary Hilda Solis discusses.
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Dec. 4: Sen. John Thune explains why he feels setting up a troop withdrawal deadline will undercut U.S. efforts in Afghanistan.
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