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G-20 Meets amidst Crisis in the Eurozone
The Greek referendum turned the G-20 Summit into a crisis meeting. Also, bi-partisan demands on the Supercommittee, and the blame game in Republican presidential politics.
By Warren Olney • • 50m ListenThe on-again, off-again referendum in Greece has turned the G-20 Summit into a crisis meeting instead of a demonstration of economic stability. What's next for the European Union and what are the consequences for global prosperity? Also, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers say the Supercommittee must consider revenue increases as well as spending cuts, and the blame game in Republican presidential politics.
Banner image: In this photo provided by the German Government Press Office, German Chancellor Angela Merkel (R) and Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou (L) talk over Eurozone bailout plan ahead of the G20 summit on November 2, 2011 in Cannes, France. Photo by Guido Bergmann/Bundesregierung-Pool via Getty Images