A bill to delay sequestration and extend tax cuts heads the president’s desk today, after a down-to-the-wire vote in the House last night. Brian Friel joins us now with details on the deal and what this means for federal workers and government contractors.

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Sterling Beard of The Hill newspaper talks about the ups and downs of the bill the president is expected to sign today delaying sequestration and extending tax cuts.

Cary Russell, GAO’s director of defense capabilities and management, discusses a new report detailing the logistical challenges of withdrawing from Afghanistan.