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The government shutdown debate - now what?

Broadcast: Midmorning, 04/11/2011, 9:06 a.m.

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For weeks, we've witnessed political gamesmanship, calculated compromise and finger pointing. As we start a new week, what fallout can we expect from all the partisan debates?

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  • Rep. Keith Ellison: (D) MN- 5th District
  • Rep. Chip Cravaack: (R) MN- 8th District
  • Marc Hetherington: Professor at Vanderbilt University and author of "Why Trust Matters: Declining Political Trust and the Demise of American Liberalism"
  • Michael Shear: NY Times reporter

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