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June 20th, 2012
06:36 PM ET
Federal reserve moves to spur economy
The Federal Reserve announced a $267 billion extension of its bond swapping programming "Operation Twist". The Fed was hoping to kick banks into gear to start lending, but it's unclear if this jolt will push the ailing economy back towards recovery. Brooke Baldwin talks with U.S. News & World Reports, Rick Newman and CNN's Alison Kosik about the implications.
June 20th, 2012
05:45 PM ET
President Obama invokes executive privilege
Attorney General Eric Holder is under investigation for his role in the failed "Fast and Furious" gun smuggling sting, which left a U.S. agent dead. Brooke speaks with Rep. John Mica who says President Obama's use of executive privilege to conceal important documents raises questions and "does a disservice" to the process.
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Sen. Roger Wicker says he hopes Biden “didn't rule out a military response” in his call with Russia's Putin abouttwitter.com/i/web/status/1…xty0TA
President Biden's call with Russian President Putin is an attempt to ramp down tensions over Ukraine, Rep. Adam Smitwitter.com/i/web/status/1…wQ
