President Obama visits our neighbor in the north
For his first trip abroad, President Obama decided to stick close to home. He heads to Canada today and while it’s a quick visit, there are many issues to discuss with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Joining us from Ottawa is Chris Hall, the national affairs editor for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation.
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