With the nation’s debate at nearly $16.5 trillion, increasing at $140 million an hour, the White House and Congress agreed to increase taxes last week. But despite the rhetoric about cutting the deficit, much of that money will be spent on special projects. NBC’s Lisa Myers reports.
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