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Chicago Tonight: President Obama Interview

Carol Marin interviews President Obama in the White House.
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Carol Marin interviews President Obama in the White House.

Full Show including:

  • President Obama joins Carol Marin for a one-on-one interview.
  • What Obamacare repeal could mean to patients of Cook County Hospital.
  • Macy's, Sears fight for survival in digital age

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