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PBS News Hour

Friday, January 17, 2014

Season 2014 Episode 170 | 54m 26s

Tonight on the program, we examine new limits put on surveillance announced by President Obama. Also, former health care CEO argues America's medical system rewards bad outcomes, India marks three years without polio, peace talks in limbo in Syria as opposition is still unsure about attendance and Brooks and Marcus analyze the week's news.

Aired: 01/16/14 | Expires: 12/31/69
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