Washington Week with The Atlantic

Vault Video -- May 14, 1993

Clip: Season 2010 | 6m

The issue of cutting the deficit was front and center in the spring of 1993. The issues then seem to be the same as they are now. Bill Clinton's deficit reduction plan increased taxes and created a deficit reduction trust fund.

Aired: 12/02/10

Rating: NR

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