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The pressing issues topping Congress’ to-do list

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Lawmakers are facing a whirlwind of issues this month, including efforts to codify DACA.

Lawmakers are facing a whirlwind of issues this month, including efforts to codify DACA into law, a funding renewal for the Children’s Health Insurance Program and the 2018 budget resolution that will be critical for the GOP’s tax reform proposal. Lisa Desjardins sits down with John Yang to break down what’s happening on the Hill.

10/05/2017

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How Russia reportedly hacked NSA documents

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Clip: 10/5/2017 | 4m 42s | It has been reported that Russia obtained classified information about the U.S. military. (4m 42s)

How the opioid crisis decimated the American workforce

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Clip: 10/5/2017 | 10m 14s | In Ohio, employers say they see jobseekers all the time who look like "the walking dead." (10m 14s)

Las Vegas massacre puts security concerns front and center

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Clip: 10/5/2017 | 4m 57s | Casinos in Las Vegas have tightened their security measures in response to the shooting. (4m 57s)

Lives lost in Las Vegas, remembered by loved ones

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Clip: 10/5/2017 | 3m 25s | We continue our tributes to the 58 people who died in the Las Vegas shooting. (3m 25s)

What U.S. forces are doing in Niger, site of deadly ambush

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Clip: 10/5/2017 | 5m 11s | Three U.S. special forces soldiers were killed and two more injured on Wednesday in Niger. (5m 11s)

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