On The Record w Greta VanSusteren

Jan 25, 2011

Obama's State of Union: A Move Towards the Center?

Dana Perino on how the president could use the State of the Union to revitalize American people's trust, mend fences with Congress

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  Obama's State of Union: A Move Towards the Center?
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  Day in the Life: Islamabad, Pt. 2
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  Inside Cleveland Clinic, Pt. 2
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  Uncut: Sen. Orrin Hatch
- Nov 13, 2010
  
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  'I'm Very Content'
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  'My Role As President Became Clarified'
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  Bill Clinton 'On the Record,' Part 2
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- Dec 30, 2009
  
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  Tim Donaghy, Pt. 2
- Dec 22, 2009
  
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- Dec 22, 2009
  
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  Exclusive: Favre 'On the Record,' Pt 2
- Dec 22, 2009
  
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  Exclusive: Favre 'On the Record,' Pt 3
- Dec 22, 2009
  
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  Plaxico Burress Uncut
- Dec 22, 2009
  
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  Plaxico Burress Uncut - Part 2
- Dec 22, 2009
  
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Jan. 24, 2011

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