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Play CBS Video May 16, 2012 | 7:15 AM PDT
Gates' biggest concern about OBL raid: Was he there?
Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates speaks to the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about his new memoir, the death of Osama bin Laden, and the dangers facing America today.
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Play CBS Video May 16, 2012 | 5:28 AM PDT
Frank on partisan differences and banking reform
Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.), the top Democrat on the House Financial Services Committee, talks to Charlie Rose about the partisan showdown over the nation's debt and banking reform in light of the recent JPMorgan Chase $2 billion loss.
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Play CBS Video May 16, 2012 | 5:11 AM PDT
Boehner drawing line in sand for debt showdown 2.0
Republican leaders are laying down a new challenge to President Obama and Democrats over spending cuts, tax hikes and the national debt. CBS News Congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
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May 16, 2012 | 5:01 AM PDT
Barney Frank: Chance now for stronger bank rules
Author of 2010 Dodd-Frank law says JP Morgan losses make for a stronger argument for tougher rules for Wall Street
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May 16, 2012 | 4:12 AM PDT
New battle over debt limit inevitable?
Boehner warns GOP won't approve any further increases without corresponding budget cuts, and he closes door on tax hikes
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Play CBS Video May 15, 2012 | 5:39 AM PDT
Significant setback for defense in John Edwards case
The judge in the John Edwards corruption trial wouldn't allow some key testimony to be heard by the jury. And Edwards' daughter may take the stand soon. Anna Werner reports.
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Play CBS Video May 15, 2012 | 5:38 AM PDT
Sen. Dick Durbin: Why don't we go ahead with the Volker Rule?
Federal officials are looking into JPMorgan Chase's $2 billion trading loss, and Sen. Dick Durbin spoke with Charlie Rose and Erica Hill about the episode's implications for the "Volcker Rule" regulating banks' investing practices.
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Play CBS Video May 15, 2012 | 7:00 AM PDT
Obama stresses need for Wall Street regs, turns to Wall Street execs for campaign cash
President Obama was in New York City raising money from the Wall Street elite, while pushing for more regulation for banks after JP Morgan Chase lost $2 billion. Bill Plante reports.
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May 15, 2012 | 4:58 AM PDT
Durbin: Bankers gambling with taxpayer-insured money
JPMorgan Chase was "gambling with taxpayer-insured money" when it made the set of trades that lost firm more than $2 billion
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May 15, 2012 | 4:06 AM PDT
Wall Street execs back Obama with more than $2M
After stressing need for Wall Street regulation following $2B JPMorgan loss, Obama turns friendly at campaign fundraiser
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May 14, 2012 | 8:04 AM PDT
Barbour: Romney should focus on Obama's record
Former RNC chairman says 2012 election should be a referendum on president's "failed" economic policies
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Play CBS Video May 14, 2012 | 6:09 AM PDT
Will John Edwards take the stand?
As John Edwards' defense team readies its case, "48 Hours Mystery" correspondent Erin Moriarty discusses the likelihood Edwards or ex-mistress Rielle Hunter will testify.
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Play CBS Video May 14, 2012 | 5:42 AM PDT
Romney emphasizes marriage stance
President Obama's same-sex marriage endorsement has prompted Mitt Romney to reinstate his unwavering support of "traditional" marriage. Jan Crawford reports.
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May 14, 2012 | 5:09 AM PDT
Warren: Bank self-regulation "wrong and dangerous"
Massachusetts Senate candidate repeats call for JPMorgan Chase chief executive Jamie Dimon to step down from role at New York Fed
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May 14, 2012 | 4:14 AM PDT
Same-sex marriage front-and-center in presidential race
Obama's support bringing in the cash, Romney reaffirms opposition as CBS News/NYT poll shows 38% back it, up 10% from 2004
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May 12, 2012 | 7:17 AM PDT
John Edwards, Rielle Hunter to take stand?
The defense is slated to begin its case in the John Edwards trial Monday. Observers are speculating about whether Edwards or his former mistress, Rielle Hunter, will be called to testify. Anna Werner reports, then Rebecca Jarvis and Jeff Glor speak to Jean Caserez, a correspondent for Tru TV's "In Session," who says the defense has a "very strong case," but Edwards can't be overconfident.
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Play CBS Video May 12, 2012 | 5:14 AM PDT
Outcry continues over leak of foiled bomb plot story
Rebecca Jarvis speaks with Rep. Peter King (R, N.Y.) about the leak of word a terrorist plot to bomb a U.S.-bound airliner had been broken up, by a double agent.
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Play CBS Video May 12, 2012 | 4:59 AM PDT
Romney far ahead among evangelicals
National Journal White House correspondent Major Garrett notes that Mitt Romney is running way ahead of President Obama among evangelical likely voters so, says Garrett, Romney likely needn't worry about the flap surrounding his commencement speech at Liberty University. Garrett also discusses other hot-button campaign issues with Jeff Glor.
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Play CBS Video May 12, 2012 | 4:54 AM PDT
Romney Liberty University address controversial
Mitt Romney was to give the commencement speech at Virginia's Liberty University, the largest evangelical university in the country. But Romney's Mormon faith is an issue to some evangelicals. Chip Reid reports.
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May 12, 2012 | 4:37 AM PDT
Romney address at Liberty Univ. sparks controversy
His Mormon faith an issue to some at nation's biggest evangelical college, but he's far ahead of Obama among evangelicals
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May 11, 2012 | 5:03 AM PDT
Dickerson: Romney high school story comes at a bad time but not damaging long-term
CBS News political director does not see long-term fallout from Romney bullying story
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May 11, 2012 | 4:08 AM PDT
Romney says sorry for alleged high school bullying
Says he can't remember forcefully cutting hair of resistant classmate, but another classmate confirms incident to CBS News
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May 11, 2012 | 4:05 AM PDT
Obama using same-sex marriage stand to raise $$ already
Cites it at two West Coast fundraisers, including one in Hollywood that raked in nearly $15M
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Play CBS Video May 10, 2012 | 7:26 AM PDT
Will President Obama regret backing same-sex marriage?
Radio talk show host Dennis Prager weighs in with the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts about the possible fallout of President Obama endorsing same-sex marriage.
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Play CBS Video May 10, 2012 | 8:49 AM PDT
Max Mutchnick: Same-sex marriage stand "choreographed"
The creator of "Will & Grace" claims that Vice President Biden tested his support of same-sex marriage on a small group of people two-three weeks before his "Meet the Press" interview.
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