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Pres. Obama Discusses Debt Ceiling and Gun Control

Washington, DC
Monday, January 14, 2013

In the final press conference of his first term, President Obama pressed Republicans in Congress to raise the debt ceiling.“We are not a deadbeat nation” said the President, as he signaled that he’s open to using an executive order raise the legal limit the country can borrow to pay its bills.

As the President starts his second term, reducing gun violence is also a top administration priority. Vice President Joe Biden will deliver his task force recommendations this week to the President.
 

Updated: Monday, January 14, 2013 at 1:24pm (ET)

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