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Washington Week  Sequestration Deadline and Voters Right Act

The impact of sequester budget cuts and a look at the SCOTUS Voting Rights Act case Details

 

Program: Washington Week

Episode: Sequestration Deadline and Voters Right Act

We look at why the White House and Congress could not reach a deal to avoid the sequester before the March 1 deadline.  Plus, the potential economic impact of mandatory federal spending cuts.  Also, we analyze the Supreme Court case that challenges a key part of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Joining Gwen: Joan Biskupic, Reuters; Gloria Borger, CNN; and David Wessel, Wall Street Journal.  

Duration: (22:12)
Premiere Date: 03/01/2013
Episode Expires: Never
TV Rating: NR


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