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Katie Couric's Notebook: National Debt

This morning, the chairman of the Federal Reserve confirmed what a lot of Americans already know: The economy is in critical condition.

Ben Bernanake conceded that "a recession is possible." This week, we're taking a closer look at the national debt on the CBS Evening News. The numbers are simply mind-boggling.

To learn more, just click on my Notebook.

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