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60 Minutes Season 47, Episode 40: The Tax Refund Scam, Cleaning up the VA, Foo Fighters
Steve Kroft reports on a tax refund scam that's costing millions; then, hear from the Secretary of Veterans Affairs on his personal mission to reorganize the troubled agency; and, Anderson Cooper and the Foo Fighters explore the roots of American music. Watch 60 Minutes Season 47, Episode 40 The Tax Refund Scam, Cleaning up the VA, Foo Fighters in HD free online. Enjoy high-quality streaming of 60 Minutes Season 47, Episode 40 and share your thoughts in the comments below!
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