The Looming Fiscal Cliff
Clip: 11/8/2012 | 14m 13s
We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.
President Obama had little time to relish his re-election. He is back in Washington working with legislators to try to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.
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The Looming Fiscal Cliff
Clip: 11/8/2012 | 14m 13s
President Obama had little time to relish his re-election. He is back in Washington working with legislators to try to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.
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