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Nightly Business Report | Friday, Dec. 2, 2011 | PBS

Duration: 24:25
Program: Nightly Business Report #31110
Broadcast Date: Dec. 2, 2011

Unemployment hits its lowest level in 2 1/2 years. Enron "whistleblower" Sherron Watkins talks about her experience with the infamous energy giant. American Airlines bankruptcy leaves retirees to wonder who will pay their pension plan. At best, Europe's debt problem will go from calamity to chronic problem, says "Market Monitor" guest. A senior citizen-age veteran beats the odds and finds a job.

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Post Date: December 2, 2011