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President Obama discusses Iran, health care in White House news conference


Midday has live coverage of President Barack Obama's news conference, which will cover issues including Iran's disputed elections, health care reform, and energy legislation.

Prior to start of the event, political scientist Steven Smith provides some analysis of Obama's recent performance.

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  • Steven Smith: Director of the Weidenbaum Center on the Economy, Government and Public Policy at Washington University in St. Louis.

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