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    Budget Impasse; Paul Ryan's 2012 Budget; Libya Update

    At air time, with no sign of a budget deal, a government shutdown looms large. Also, the GOP budget proposal for FY 2012, the Democrats' response, and the latest on Libya.

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    By Tony Blankley • Apr 8, 2011 • 29m Listen

    As we go to air, there is no sign of a budget deal in Washington, and a government shutdown looms large. We examine the causes for the budget stalemate the implications for both parties if they fail to reach an agreement. We also discuss the GOP budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2012, put forth by the chairman of the House Budget Committee Paul Ryan, and the Democrats' response to it. Also, the latest on Libya.

    Banner image: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (L) and House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) arrive to speak to the press after a meeting with Congressional leaders at the White House April 6, 2011. Photo: Brendan Smialowski/Getty Images

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      Tony Blankley

      Co-host, 'Left, Right & Center'

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      Matt Miller

      Co-host, 'Left, Right & Center'

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      Robert Scheer

      Host, 'Scheer Intelligence'

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