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(Madison, Wisconsin: Dean Reynolds) The survival of Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker in his recall election against Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett featured; details given of his stripping of bargaining rights from government workers, of the money raised to contest the recall and the opposition of voters to the election. [In interview, WALKER - cites the message sent by the voters and the lesson for Mitt Romney: that America is at a tipping point; talks about the money spent against his reforms.]
(Studio: Scott Pelley) A statement from public employees union leader Gerald McEntee about attacks on workers' rights noted.
(Washington: Nancy Cordes) The money factor in this recall election examined; details given about contributions from the rich: home builder Bob Perry†, casino mogul Sheldon Adelson and billionaire Diane Hendricks†, about Democratic spending using union money and from Republican governors groups. [Americans for Prosperity Tim PHILLIPS - talks about the grassroots work.]
(Studio: Scott Pelley; Washington: John Dickerson) The implications of the Wisconsin election for the 2012 presidential election, the challenges in 11 battleground states and about a coming fight in Wisconsin discussed.
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(Los Angeles: Brian Rooney) The vote in California to cut public worker pensions examined; pension statistics in San Diego and San Jose cited. [San Jose Mayor Chuck REED††- cites the monetary savings.] [San Jose police Det. Michael WHITTINGTON††- talks finances.]
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(Damascus: Elizabeth Palmer) The Syrian opposition moving towards the capital featured; scenes shown of fighting in the north and from in and around Damascus. The rebel activity around Damascus discussed.
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(Los Angeles: Bill Whitaker) The debate over letting fires burn to remove dense underbrush examined; scenes shown from the fire in Gila National Forest and from California, where homes are being built close to the forests. [Angeles National Forest acting fire chief James HALL - comments on the suppression policy to protect communities.] [Brush clearer Richard BROWN - comments on brush and the risk of living in these areas.]
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(Normany and Les Ventes, France: Steve Hartman) The story of Lt. Billie Harris, a World War II fighter pilot who died on an air mission over France, presented; the D-Day ceremonies, his grave in the Normandy cemetery and the town of Les Ventes†† that commemorates Harris as a hero, shown. [Widow Peggy HARRIS - says she waited; expresses gratitude to the town that does not forget.]
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