PBS NewsHour

Targeting the Islamic State’s money supply

Clip: 11/18/2014 | 7m 11s

While much attention has been paid to the military campaign against the Islamic State, an equally important U.S. battle is targeting their funding, gained mostly through ransom, extortion and theft. Chief foreign affairs correspondent Margaret Warner discusses efforts to stifle the militants’ financial fuel with David Cohen, Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence.

Aired: 11/18/14

Rating: NR

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