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Domestic Programs Budget Cuts

Isabel Sawhill and James Capretta debated the merits of cutting domestic programs in order to save money and help the economy. They also add… read more

Isabel Sawhill and James Capretta debated the merits of cutting domestic programs in order to save money and help the economy. They also addressed sequestration budget cuts and the"fiscal cliff," and responded to telephone calls and electronic communications.

“Fiscal cliff” referred to the impending tax increases and sequestration budget cuts at the end of 2012 if Congress failed to reach a new budget agreement. “Sequestration,” a legal procedure in which automatic budget cuts are triggered, was agreed to in the Budget Control Act of 2011. close

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Location:
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
First Aired:
Dec 11, 2012 | 9:19am EST | C-SPAN 1
Last Aired:
Dec 12, 2012 | 4:10am EST | C-SPAN 1

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  • Dec 11, 2012 | 9:15am EST | C-SPAN RADIO
  • Dec 11, 2012 | 9:19am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 11, 2012 | 12:33pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 11, 2012 | 3:06pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 11, 2012 | 7:17pm EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 12, 2012 | 4:10am EST | C-SPAN 1
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