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The Looming Fiscal Cliff

Chicago Tonight | November 8, 2012 11:30 am

President Obama had little time to relish his re-election. He is back in Washington working with legislators to try to avoid the looming fiscal cliff. We dive into what that cliff is, and whether it can be avoided.

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