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President Obama predicts economic "Armageddon" if the debt ceiling isn't raised by the Aug 2 deadline. Democrats want tax hikes. Republicans want spending cuts. Gwen Ifill drills down on the facts & fiction surrounding the budget crisis with Michael Duffy, TIME Magazine; Gloria Borger, CNN; John...
Air date: 07/15/2011
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Webcast EXTRA: If you think the current war of words over raising the debt ceiling in Washington is harsh, you may be surprised that it's really nothing new. Watch Gwen and the panel revisit a 1995 Washington Week to hear reporter Steve Roberts' analysis of that debt debate that included a...
Air date: 07/15/2011
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President Clinton declared victory when his economic program to lower the federal deficit passes the House Ways and Means Committee in May 1993. But panelist Gloria Borger predicts political deadlock in the Senate between Democrats and Republicans over Clinton's desired tax hike.
Air date: 07/18/2011
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House Speaker Boehner has walked away from debt ceiling talks at the White House. President Obama has called for new talks with congressional leaders on Saturday. Can a deal be made before the Aug 2 deadline?
Air date: 07/22/2011
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The News of the World phone-hacking scandal has had a significant impact on British media. The panel discusses the differences between British media and American media. Also, Obama repealed Don't Ask, Don't Tell but where does Obama stand on same-sex marriage? Plus, America is in the middle of a...
Air date: 07/22/2011
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