Top of the Hour: Boehner Tries to Sell Debt Plan to Tea Party, Morning Headlines

The Takeaway

A House Republican plan to raise the debt ceiling was postponed last night after Tea Party Republicans refused to vote for it. Speaker of the House John Boehner will attempt to convince his members again today.

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