Will sequester budget cuts create a recession?

Will sequester budget cuts create a recession?

February 5, 2013 4:23 PM

On March 1, across-the-board spending cuts, known as sequester, will hit the federal budget. Scott Pelley speaks with President Obama on whether the sequester could trigger a recession.

Obama calls on Congress to avert sequester
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