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Washington Week  Drone Strikes, S&P Lawsuit and GOP Reinvention

We look at target killings, GOP internal battles and Dept. of Justice lawsuit against S&P. Details

 

Program: Washington Week

Episode: Drone Strikes, S&P Lawsuit and GOP Reinvention

The Obama administration justifies the use of drones for targeted killings. Also, we examine the internal battles between establishment conservatives and the Tea Party, and Obama’s use of the bully pulpit against Congress. Plus, the Department of Justice S&P lawsuit. Joining Gwen: Carrie Johnson, NPR; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics; Beth Reinhard, National Journal; Pete Williams, NBC News

Duration: (25:20)
Premiere Date: 02/08/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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