Concern grows over rising U.S. debt

Courtesy Marketplace  Mon, 11/23/2009 - 12:17

Government notes, bills and bonds will be on sale as Washington tries to finance its spending habits. Senior business correspondent Bob Moon talks with Kai Ryssdal about increasing worries over what the government owes and how much that debt costs.


 

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