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Mexico's Attorney General says his country does not need help in its fight against drug cartels. But some see the increased violence as a national security threat to U.S. Diane and her guests discuss the drug violence in Mexico and how it is affecting its northern neighbor.
Shaun Waterman, Homeland and National Security Editor for UPI.
Vanda Felbab-Brown, Foreign Policy fellow at the Brooking Institution and adjunct professor at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service.
John Walters, Executive Vice President, Hudson Institute. From December 2001 to January 2009, he was director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) and a cabinet member during the Bush Administration. From 1996 until 2001 Mr. Walters served as president of the Philanthropy Roundtable, a national association of charitable foundations and individual donors.
Jose Diaz-Briseno, is Washington correspondent for "Reforma," the leading daily newspaper in Mexico City. His reporting covers mostly US-Mexico affairs: from border security and immigration to trade and tourism.
James Warriner, Commander of Media Relations Unit for the Arizona Department of Public Safety
The downturn in the economy is forcing many students and their families to rethink their college plans. A look at how the current recession is effecting financial aid offers and eligibility.
Brian Lee Sang, Director of Financial Aid, American University
Kim Clark, Senior writer for education, US News & World Report
Jim Boyle, President, College Parents of America
Peter Van Buskirk, author of "Winning the College Admission Game" former Dean of Admission, Franklin & Marshall College
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