Nov 19, 2012 (Morning Edition) — President Obama is traveling in Asia this week after months of focus on his re-election bid. But even as the president works to shore up relationships around the world, Republican members of Congress continue to challenge the administration's handling of the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.
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In Asia, Obama Reasserts His Foreign Policy Role
Nov 19, 2012 (Morning Edition) — President Obama is traveling in Asia this week after months of focus on his re-election bid. But even as the president works to shore up relationships around the world, Republican members of Congress continue to challenge the administration's handling of the deadly attack on the U.S. Consulate in Benghazi, Libya.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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