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    Congress Has Just Days to Pass a 'Cease-fire' Budget Deal

    For the first time in two years, House and Senate Committee leaders may have forged a budget agreement. But it's been done in secret and may be as noteworthy for what it does not do as for what it does. Lori Montgomery is economic policy reporter for the Washington Post .

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    For the first time in two years, House and Senate Committee leaders may have forged a budget agreement. But it's been done in secret and may be as noteworthy for what it does not do as for what it does. Lori Montgomery is economic policy reporter for the Washington Post.

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    After Detroit, Public Pensions Are No Longer Sacred
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    2. 7:43Are Government Workers Facing a Broken Promise?
    3. 42:52Is NSA Monitoring You through Your Favorite Video Games?
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Evan George

      Director of Content, News

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      Lata Pandya

      Assistant Producer, To the Point/Which Way, LA?

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      Lori Montgomery

      Washington Post

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    The full episode

    1 of 3
    After Detroit, Public Pensions Are No Longer Sacred
    1. 0:00Congress Has Just Days to Pass a 'Cease-fire' Budget DealYou’re reading this
    2. 7:43Are Government Workers Facing a Broken Promise?
    3. 42:52Is NSA Monitoring You through Your Favorite Video Games?
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