By Michael Ruhl, University of New Mexico - Talk Radio News Service
Correspondent Michael Ruhl’s investigative report into the recent pandemic of piracy off of the Horn of Africa. The report focuses on why the piracy is taking place and what can be done to stop it. It includes perspectives from Somali Ambassador-at-large Abdi Awallah Jama, George Mason University Political Science Professor Hazel McFerson, Maersk-Alabama Captain Richard Phillips, and CENTCOM Commander General David Petraeus. (07:30)
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Congressman Xavier Becerra (D-Ca) gives his opinion on President Barack Obama's Joint Congressional Address. He said: Obama did a masterful job of explaining very candidly and honestly the challenges we face."
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