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To The Contrary

April 20, 2012

Season 21 Episode 6 | 25m 30s

Syrian First Lady Asma al-Assad is urged to end the violence. Then a new data showing women desire high-paying careers. And, behind the headlines: mandatory E-Verify. An often overlooked part of immigration.

Aired: 04/19/12
Funding for TO THE CONTRARY is provided by the E. Rhodes and Leona B. Carpenter Foundation, the Park Foundation and the Charles A. Frueauff Foundation.
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