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Ivan Eland, Senior Fellow at the Independent Institute and author of Recarving Rushmore, discusses Obama's first 100 days with political scientist Andrew R. Rutten at a recent Independent Policy Forum. The full-length video is also available for viewing : Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.

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