Democracy Now!

Season 2011, Episode 260

Episode Title: Friday, December 30, 2011

Air Date: 2011-12-30

Overview:

2011/12/30 Headlines: Appeals Court Upholds Telecom Immunity Law, OKs Spying Suit; U.S. Prosecutors Prepare Criminal Charges Against BP Employees; Judge Says SEC Misleading, Obstructing on Citibank Settlement Ruling; Romney Heads into Primaries with Slim Iowa Lead; Bachmann Iowa Chair Joins Paul's Campaign; Energy Industry Rewarded Gingrich After Shift on Climate Change; Egyptian Forces Raid Human Rights Groups in Cairo; Syrian Forces Reportedly Kill 25 Protesters; North Korea Vows No Change in Direction Under Jong-un; Russia Claims Containment of Fire on Nuclear Sub; Activists Criticize Sentences of Argentine Junta Leaders