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Actress and children’s advocate Goldie Hawn came to Washington to meet with officials, including Education Secretary Arne Duncan, and receive an award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). She also took time to talk to "Washington Unplugged" about her passion: Children’s emotional health.



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As Energy Bill Moves Closer To A Vote, Provision Seeks To Save The Auto Industry And The Environment



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Government Says 10 Of 19 Largest Banks Need New Capital To Withstand Losses If Recession Deepens

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Bob Schieffer Will Questions On Torture, The GOP, Pakistan And Afghanistan



GM To Build More Cars Overseas

Washington Post: Under Restructuring, Struggling Automaker's New Jobs Will Be In China, Mexico And South Korea

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EconWatch: Stress Test Results

Chart: See How Much Capital Each Of The 19 Banks Reviewed Will Need



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Terrorism Fears Have Kept Statue Of Liberty Closed Since Sept. 11



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Chamber Approves Bill That Would Allow Permit Holders To Bring Weapons Into Alcohol-Serving Establishments



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Fewest Number Of Jobs Lost In 6 Months, But Jobless Rate Rises With Businesses Wary Of New Hiring


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