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Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33314-7796

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S. Florida Professor Explains Trickle Down Effect Of Debt Debate

FORT LAUDERDALE (CBS4) – After daily meetings with congressional members, the President turned to the American people with some tough talk about the debt debate.

“I’m prepared to take significant heat from my party, to get something done,” President Obama told reporters in a televised news conference.

Experts say it’s a critical decision because, over the last couple of years, the country’s debt has increased dramatically, reaching the 100 percent debt ceiling.

“It is scary to some degree,” said Dr. Albert Williams, chair of finance and economics at Nova Southeastern University. “When we look at all of the potential negatives, we need to get this ceiling increased, at least for the short term.”

Read the whole story HERE on the CBS Miami Website!