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PBS NewsHour  Congress Goes Home After House GOP Spurns Boehner's Plan

Congress Goes Home for the Holidays After House GOP Spurns Boehner's Plan Details

 

Program: PBS NewsHour

Episode: Congress Goes Home After House GOP Spurns Boehner's Plan

Congress broke for Christmas after conservative House Republicans spurned Speaker John Boehner's so-called "Plan B" budget deal. Boeher's plan would have raised tax rates for households making more than $1 million. Congressional correspondent Kwame Holman reports on efforts to resolve the fiscal crisis before the new year.

Duration: (3:05)
Premiere Date: 12/21/2012
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: E


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