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Debt Debate Heats Up in Washington as Borrowing Limit Looms

Clip: 05/10/2011 | 3m 45s

With the federal government set to hit its legal limit on borrowing in less than a week, House Speaker John Boehner outlined new debt ceiling negotiation terms. Kwame Holman reports on the politics of the debate.

Aired: 05/10/11

Rating: NR

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