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The most recent presidential campaign coverage from Iowa Public Television and Iowa Public Radio:

November 18, 2008

THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Gwen Ifill on Obama's Interview | PBS

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THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Gwen Ifill on Obama's Interview | PBS President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election interview Sunday on CBS's "60 Minutes" offered insight on his immediate plans, long-term goals and limits to his presidential power.

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November 17, 2008

THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Shields and Brooks on Bailout Package and Obama's Transition | PBS

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THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Shields and Brooks on Bailout Package and Obama's Transition | PBS Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks assess the latest changes to the implementation of the $700 billion federal rescue plan, the Obama administration's ongoing transition process and other news of the week.

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November 17, 2008

THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Foreign Policy Challenges Facing Obama | PBS

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THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER |  Foreign Policy Challenges Facing Obama | PBS Two former national security advisers: Zbigniew Brzezinski and Brent Scrowcroft present the ideal foreign policy agenda from their new book to Ray Suarez.

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November 16, 2008

WASHINGTON WEEK | Nov. 14, 2008 Webcast Extra | PBS

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WASHINGTON WEEK | Nov. 14, 2008 Webcast Extra | PBS President-elect Barack Obama's transition approach is providing a glimpse of how he will govern; analysis on how Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson is dramatically changing the $700 financial bailout; and reports on the eight congressional races that remain undecided.

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November 13, 2008

THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Valerie Jarrett | PBS

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THE NEWSHOUR WITH JIM LEHRER | Valerie Jarrett | PBS Valerie Jarrett, a co-chair of President-elect Barack Obama's transition team, details to Judy Woodruff how plans are unfolding to name a new Cabinet and shape the policy priorities of a new administration.

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November 12, 2008

Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 11/13/08 | PBS

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Tavis Smiley's Video Blog - 11/13/08 | PBS Tavis reflects on the election and his experiences leading up to this historical moment.

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November 10, 2008

NEWSHOUR w/ JIM LEHRER | Shields & Brooks on Obamas Economic Plans | PBS

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NEWSHOUR w/ JIM LEHRER | Shields & Brooks on Obamas Economic Plans | PBS Following President-elect Barack Obama's first post-election news conference, columnists Mark Shields and David Brooks assess his plans for the economy and his selection for chief of staff.

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Vote 2008 | NewsHour with Jim Lehrer | PBS

NewsHour with Jim Lehrer's coverage of the 2008 elections beginning with the race for the Democratic and Republican party presidential nominations.

Newly Elected Senators Assess Priorities en Route to Capitol Hill

November 6, 2008 - After Tuesday's election, a handful of newly elected U.S. senators will help reshape the Congress. Senators-elect Jim Risch, R-Idaho, Mark Udall, D-Colo., and Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. assess their goals and what influence they will have on the 111th Congress.

Historians Answered Your Questions on Obama's Win, 2008 Campaign

November 6, 2008 - Sen. Barack Obama will become the country's first black leader after a campaign season that broke records and saw female candidates break new ground. Historians Richard Norton Smith and Peniel Joseph answered your questions on this historic election.

Democrat Merkley Unseats Smith in Oregon Senate Race

November 6, 2008 - Democratic challenger Jeff Merkley has been projected the winner of Oregon's Senate race over incumbent Republican Sen. Gordon Smith, bringing the Democrats to at least 55 seats in the Senate.

Obama Adds North Carolina to Victory Column

November 6, 2008 - The Associated Press declared that President-elect Obama had won North Carolina after canvassing counties and determining that there were not enough outstanding provisional ballots to close John McCain's 13,693-vote deficit.

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