Inside Story Americas - What is behind the US fiscal cliff standoff?

Al Jazeera English
Al Jazeera English
  • 11 years ago
The phrase 'fiscal cliff' invokes images of a US economy spiralling to the bottom, raising questions about whether it is a real crisis or political theatrics. Guests: Grover Norquist, Ryan Grim, Richard Wolff.
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