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Congress to go from 2011 frying pan to 2012 fire

The House and Senate are ready to vote on legislation cutting almost $40 billion from the budget for the current year. We get an update from the AP\'s Jerry Bod...

Federal News Network Staff

April 14, 2011 8:08 am

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One day after President Obama announced his deficit reduction plans, which may include hits to federal pay and benefits, the House will finally bring to vote a spending deal with $38-billion dollars in cuts for the rest of fiscal year 2011. Joining us with more on what we can expect, is AP Capitol Hill correspondent Jerry Bodlander.