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Face the Nation, 07.25.10 | July 25, 2010
Bob Schieffer hosts a roundtable discussion on the state of "race in America", in the wake of the the Shirley Sherrod controversy and the Justice Department's decision not to pursue a voting rights case against the New Black Panther Party
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Face the Nation, 07.18.10 | July 18, 2010
Bob Schieffer spoke with two men with very different takes on Arizona's new immigration law--former Congressman J.D. Hayworth (R-Ariz.) and Governor Bill Richardson (D-N.M.); Schieffer also brings in the head of the NAACP, Ben Jealous, and one of the leaders of the Tea Party, David Webb to discuss NAACP's racism charges against elements of the Tea Party; Also, a final word on a real shakeup in Washington--its own Earthquake!
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Face the Nation, 07.11.10 | July 11, 2010
On this Face the Nation Exclusive, Bob Schieffer interviews with Attorney General Eric Holder from the Aspen Ideas Festival in Colorado discussing his views on Arizona's new immigration law, the administration plans for closing Guantanamo, and when and where he now plans to try 9/11 mastermind Kahlid Sheik Mohammed; also Bob Schieffer comments on the wise men who created our national parks.
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Face the Nation, 07.04.10 | July 4, 2010
John Dickerson talks with Senator Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) from Afghanistan as he gives an update on a war that's not going so well. Then; The politics of the war, the fallout from Elena Kagan's Supreme Court confirmation hearings, this week's bad news on the economy, and the latest on the battle over immigration on this edition of Face the Nation.
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Face the Nation, 06.27.10 | June 27, 2010
The latest on the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice nominee Elena Kagan from the Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee Pat Leahy and ranking Republican Jeff Sessions and the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services committee Carl Levin reviews of American strategy in a war that is not going well; Also Bob Schieffer has a final thought on Presidential responsibility.
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Face the Nation, 06.20.10 | June 20, 2010
Is it time for Tony Hayward to go? Is the 20 billion dollars BP has put in escrow enough to meet the damage claims? Just two of many questions for Alabama Senator Senator Richard Shelby, Florida Senator Bill Nelson, Congressman Joseph Gao of Louisiana and Senator Barbara Boxer, chair of the Senate Environment Committee. Finally, Bob Schieffer comments on the high price of gaffes.
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Face the Nation, 06.13.10 | June 13, 2010
As President Obama heads back to the coast, the administration has given BP until this weekend to come up with a better plan to stem the flow. But what if it doesn't? Bob Schieffer asks the government point man, Admiral Thad Allen of the Coast Guard. Then, three Gulf Coast Governors whose states are being affected by the spill; And Bob Schieffer's final word on casting a spell.
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Face the Nation, 06.06.10 | June 6, 2010
After BP capped the blown-out oil well, Coast Guard Commandant Thad Allen explains what happens next. Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) says the government could be doing a lot more than it's doing. For analysis of this and the rest of the news Sharyl Attkisson, Jan Crawford and Dan Balz of the Washington Post; Also Bob Schieffer gives a final thought on a week when everything that could go wrong at the White House--did!
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Face the Nation, 05.30.10 | May 30, 2010
The latest effort by BP to stem the flow of oil didn't work. We'll ask Bob Dudley, BP's managing director, White House environmental advisor Carol Browner, and Congressman Ed Markey what's next? Also CBS News Investigative Correspondent Sharyl Attkisson on this episode of "Face the Nation."
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Face The Nation, 5.23.10 | May 23, 2010
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs speaks on how the government is handling the oil spill, Senator Alexander (R-Tenn.) examines on if the Tea Party is helping or hurting the Republican Party, and Joe Sestak who took on the White House and the Democratic establishment in Pennsylvania.
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Face The Nation, 5.16.10 | May 16, 2010
How will The Supreme Court Nomination of Elena Kagan play out in a toxic political year when incumbents of both parties are running scared? Also Bob Schieffer comments on Walter Cronkite's exhibit in the Lyndon B. Johnson Presidential Library.
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Face the Nation, 05.09.10 | May 9, 2010
Bob Schieffer discusses this past week's disconcerting events including the failed plan to close the oil, the discovery that Faisel Shahzad had ties with al Qaeda, and the mystery over what caused the stock market to plummet.
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Face the Nation, 05.02.10 | May 2, 2010
Harry Smith covers the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, the car bomb scare in Times Square, and the protests over Arizona's immigration law in this week's episode of Face the Nation.
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Face The Nation, 4.25.10 | April 25, 2010
Dr. Lawrence Summers speaks on rewriting banking regulations and author Michael Lewis along with columnist Tom Friedman weigh in on the collapse of Wall Street. Bob Schieffer comments on the investigation of SEC employees who were downloading pornography eight hours a day.
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Face The Nation, 04.18.10 | April 18, 2010
Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) makes his Sunday television debut and Pulitzer winning columnist Kathleen Parker weighs in. And; Bob Schieffer on life before jet planes and volcanic ash.
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Face the Nation, 04.11.10 | April 11, 2010
The Obama administration has shifted their focus to the life or death issues of nuclear weapons; Also, who might fill Justice Stevens' spot in the Supreme Court.
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Face The Nation, 04.04.10 | April 4, 2010
In a reporter roundtable, CBS News' Jan Crawford, Nancy Cordes, Bob Orr, NYT's David Sanger and Georgetown's Michael Eric Dyson discuss what President Obama faces next. Plus; the Catholic Church's real problem.
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Face The Nation, 03.28.10 | March 28, 2010
Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.) and Rep. Michelle Bachman (R-Minn.) on the impact of passing health care reform. Plus; DNC Chairman Tim Kaine responds. And; Bob Schieffer on eliminating party primary elections.
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Face The Nation, 03.21.10 | March 21, 2010
It's the final countdown for the health care vote. Bob Schieffer gets the final word from House Majority Whip James Clyburn (D-S.C.), DCCC Chairman Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.), Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). Plus; an anniversary forgotten.
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Face The Nation, 03.14.10 | March 14, 2010
Is this "the week" for health care reform to pass in the House. Bob Schieffer speaks with Robert Gibbs and Sen. Lamar Alexander (R-Tenn.). Plus; AAHP's Karen Ignagni and Rep. Debbie Wasserman Shultz debate health insurance reform.
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Face The Nation, 03.08.10 | March 7, 2010
Senators Evan Bayh (D-Ind.) and Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) discuss health care and the state of Washington. Plus; Politico's Jim VandeHei and Washington Post's Dan Balz join the discussion.
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Face The Nation, 02.28.10 | February 28, 2010
Rep. Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), Sen. Kent Conrad (D-N.D.), Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.) discuss the next steps for health care. Plus; the latest on the earthquake that's rocked Chile. And; Bob Schieffer tires to figure out Curling.
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Face The Nation, 02.21.10 | February 21, 2010
In an exclusive interview, Bob Schieffer spoke with former Secretary of State and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff about President Obama's first year in office, partisan politics, and our national security.
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Face The Nation, 02.14.10 | February 14, 2010
Vice President Joe Biden sat down live from the Vancouver Olympics and spoke with Bob Schieffer. Plus; Schieffer with a Valentine's Day poem.
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Face the Nation, 02.07.10 | February 7, 2010
NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell talks about the state of the game of football and new safety concerns. Plus, CBS Sports' broadcast team discusses the sport's dangers and the big upcoming game.
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Face The Nation, 01.31.10 | January 31, 2010
Governors Haley Barbour (R-Miss.), Ed Rendell (D-Penn.), Jennifer Granholm (D-Mich.) and Sen. John Thune (R-S.D.) discuss partisan politics. Plus; a roundtable with Politico's Jim VanderHei and Washington Post's Anne Kornblut. And; Bob Schieffer on what Americans really want.
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Face The Nation, 01.24.10 | January 24, 2010
Bob Schieffer speaks with Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) about issues ranging from the current state of health care reform to the investigation behind the Christmas Day bombing. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) responds to McCain's criticisms against Democrats. Also, Nancy Cordes and Jan Crawford discuss the latest political headlines.
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Face The Nation, 01.17.10 | January 17, 2010
Bob Schieffer spoke with former Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush about their partnership to bring aid to Haiti. Gen. P.K. Keen and USAID's Dr. Rajiv Shah on the challenges on the ground. CBS News' Jeff Glor, Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Byron Pitts with the latest developments. And; Bob Schieffer on putting politics aside for a good cause.
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Face The Nation, 01.10.09 | January 10, 2010
Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) and Pete Hoekstra (R-Mich.) on where Guantanamo detainees should be transferred and controversy facing Sen. Harry Reid. Plus; reporter roundtable with CBS News' Jan Crawford and NYT's Peter Baker. And; Bob Schieffer on the lessons from man's best friend.
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Face The Nation, 01.03.10 | January 3, 2010
Reviving a long standing tradition at CBS News, Bob Schieffer hosts a CBS Correspondents roundtable with Chip Reid, David Martin, Bob Orr, Nancy Cordes, and Jan Crawford. Plus; the truth about government spin.
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