Audio Report: Budget and Debt Ceiling Bill Approved

Tuesday, 2 August 2011, 12:26 pm
Article: Connie Lawn

Connie Lawn Audio Report: Budget and Debt Ceiling Bill Approved

by Connie Lawn

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The US will not go into default in the immediate future. The House of Representatives passed the Budget and Debt Ceiling bill, and a wounded Congresswoman returned to the Floor to vote. Connie Lawn provides this audio report.

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