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  1. Tonight's episode can be viewed online before it airs here: pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… half a minute ago via TweetDeck
  2. Has the health care mandate in MA passed under Governor #Romney worked? Find out in our program tonight or watch now: pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… about 1 hour ago via TweetDeck
  3. Nuns on the run #LCWR pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… about 2 hours ago via TweetDeck
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  5. NtK's Dr. Emily Senay was on @Morning_Joe today to discuss tonight's program on health care reform in MA. Watch now: msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/ns/… about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  6. Experiencing health care in MA. Tonight on NtK, see how the adapted legislature is working. pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… about 7 hours ago via TweetDeck
  7. More from @fakedansavage on It Gets Better Project itgetsbetter.org and the battle to talk directly to #LGBT youth pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… about 24 hours ago via TweetDeck
  8. Have you watched our preview for this week's show yet? See it now: pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… 2:02 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
  9. Should health insurance be mandatory? Vote in our poll. pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… 12:49 PM May 31st via TweetDeck
  10. Confused about the #euro crisis? Read our #Grexit primer: pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… 10:58 AM May 31st via web
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  12. Wondering what you should know about the #eurozone situation? We have A ‘Grexit’ primer for you here: pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… 10:43 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
  13. Watch a preview of our show this week which will feature an update on heathcare reform in Massachusetts pbs.org/wnet/need-to-k… 7:34 AM May 31st via TweetDeck
  14. We are covering healthcare reform in #Massachusetts this week. Are you a state resident? Share your experience with us! 9:30 AM May 30th via TweetDeck
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