Obama limits the use of drone strikes; the effect of the IRS scandal on Obama's standing.

Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief Washington Week with The Atlantic

Premiered May 24, 2013
Combating Terrorism, IRS Fallout, Paying for Disaster Relief

We examine Obama’s national security speech in which he called for limits on U.S. drone strike use. Also, has the government lost credibility with the IRS scandal? Plus, paying for disaster relief and immigration reform clears a major hurdle.  Joining Gwen: Doyle McManus, Los Angeles Times; Dan Balz, Washington Post; Charles Babington, Associated Press; and Fawn Johnson of National Journal.  

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