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Fiscal Cliff Averted; Now, What's Next?

Clip: 1/2/2013 | 13m 44s

We discuss the deeper meaning behind the fiscal cliff deal with our panel of economists.

In its final hours last night, the 112th Congress passed a carefully orchestrated fiscal cliff deal despite staunch House Republican opposition. We discuss the deeper meaning behind the deal, and the way it came together, with a panel of economists.

01/02/2013 | Rating NR

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