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THE NATION HELD HOSTAGE

The U.S. national debt currently rests at more than $16 trillion. In light of America’s growing budget deficit and a lack of compromise in Washington D.C., as of March 2013, the budget has been sequestered.

Breaking down the rhetoric

Political parties are characterized by their different stances on issues influencing elections. The Republican Party, commonly called the Grand Old Party or GOP, is one of two major political parties in the United States. On the right end…