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Debt Commission Recommends Shared Sacrifices

by Mara Liasson, NPR
December 2, 2010

President Obama's bipartisan debt commission held its sixth public meeting Wednesday. It was the first public debate of the chairman's far-reaching proposal to dramatically cut the nation's debt. While it appears unlikely the proposal will get the 14 votes that would prompt congressional action, panel members insist initiating an "adult conversation" is essential.

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