Washington Week with The Atlantic

The Gun Debate, the President's Budget and the Political Cal

24m 48s

The Senate voted to begin debating legislation to curb gun violence. Also, Obama’s $3.8 trillion budget plan that rankled both Republicans and Democrats. Plus, the political calculation behind the president’s outreach to conservatives. Joining Gwen: Ed O’Keefe, Washington Post; John Harwood CNBC and New York Times; John Dickerson, Slate Magazine & CBS News; Alexis Simendinger, Real Clear Politics

Aired: 04/10/13

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