President Obama, breaking his silence on the downgrade of federal debt, said the main obstacle facing the U.S. is the lack of political will in Washington to solve the country's problems. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
President Obama, breaking his silence on the downgrade of federal debt, said the main obstacle facing the U.S. is the lack of political will in Washington to solve the country's problems. Photographer: Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg
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