The President, Republicans and the Debt Ceiling

Hosted by Warren Olney Jan. 14, 2013 National

At a surprise news conference this morning, President Obama said the latest dispute over the debt ceiling is already damaging the economy.

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Credits

Host:

Warren Olney

Producers:

Evan George, Anna Scott, Sonya Geis

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