Feb 25, 2013 (Talk of the Nation) — If Congress fails to make a deal on government spending and taxation before Friday, federal cuts of more than 85 billion dollars will be enacted. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley discusses the politics of a potential deal and the options for avoiding sequestration.
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The Scramble Over The Sequester Showdown
Feb 25, 2013 (Talk of the Nation) — If Congress fails to make a deal on government spending and taxation before Friday, federal cuts of more than 85 billion dollars will be enacted. NPR White House correspondent Scott Horsley discusses the politics of a potential deal and the options for avoiding sequestration.Missing some content? Check the source: NPR
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