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Question of the Day: Do You Like the Final Debt Ceiling Deal?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.

It was passed by Congress and signed by President Obama with hours to spare. But the US will not default on any outstanding financial debt or obligations with the approval of the debt ceiling increase. 

But it appears that no one loves this redhead stepchild of legislative necessity. In fact, liberals and conservatives are down right frustrated at the process and outcome of the month long debate.

The plan will cut nearly $1 trillion from the deficit which will rise to $16 trillion after the increase in the ceiling, enough to keep the government operating past the 2012 elections.

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Liberals believe the plan cuts too much out of programs that help people and conservatives say the plan does not actually cut the nations debt, just slows the rate of increase.

So, the final debt ceiling deal: What do you think?

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