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    Washington’s Debate Over the Shutdown and Debt Default Continues

    The top leaders of both parties in the House and the Senate were scheduled to meet with the President and Vice President at the White House this afternoon. Earlier, Mr. Obama joined furloughed public workers who were volunteering at a food pantry.

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

    The top leaders of both parties in the House and the Senate were scheduled to meet with the President and Vice President at the White House this afternoon. Earlier, Mr. Obama joined furloughed public workers who were volunteering at a food pantry.

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    The full episode

    2 of 3
    A Third Week of Government Shutdown, Three Days Until Default
    1. 0:00Three Days from Debt Ceiling Limit, Markets and Global Economies on Edge
    2. 8:19Washington’s Debate Over the Shutdown and Debt Default ContinuesYou’re reading this
    3. 43:55Colorado has the First Hemp Harvest since the 1950s
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