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Friday Roundtable: Foreign journalists on U.S. election

9:06 AM, October 12, 2012

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This week on the Friday Roundtable, we welcome World Press Institute fellows to The Daily Circuit. We'll discuss how their countries view American elections and international affairs.

Each year, 10 fellows come to the United States through the program. These journalists get immersed in American life and reporting. This year's fellows are getting an up-close look at American elections.

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