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Tea Party Caucus and budget negotiations (audio)

Michigan Public | By Zoe Clark,
Mercedes Mejia
Published July 12, 2011 at 5:35 PM EDT
Tim Walberg
US House of Representative
Congressman Tim Walberg represents Michigan's 7th district.

The divide over budget and debt ceiling talks continues between Congressional Republicans and Democrats. Within the Republican Party, the Tea Party Caucus is a prominent voice against any deal that contains tax increases.

Republican Congressman Tim Walberg represents Michigan’s 7th district and is a member of the Tea Party Caucus. He spoke with Michigan Radio's Jennifer White about what he thinks it might take for both Republicans and Democrats to agree on a budget.

http://stream.publicbroadcasting.net/production/mp3/michigan/local-michigan-977264.mp3
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Politics & Government budgetTea Partyfederal budgettim walbergnewsmaker interviews
Zoe Clark
Zoe Clark is Michigan Public's Associate General Manager and Political Director. In these roles, Clark guides coverage of the state Capitol, elections, and policy debates. She hosts the weekly show It's Just Politics. As Associate General Manager, she helps to guide Michigan Public’s strategic direction, content vision, and cross-platform integration.
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Mercedes Mejia
Mercedes Mejia is senior producer for Stateside and also hosts The Dish podcast.
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