WASHINGTON — Congress' supercommittee conceded ignominious defeat Monday in its quest to conquer a government debt that stands at a staggering $15 trillion, unable to overcome deep and enduring political divisions over taxes and spending.
Super failure: Congress' deficit-cutting panel gives up
Monday, November 21, 2011 | 4:57 p.m. CST;
updated 5:29 p.m. CST, Monday, November 21, 2011
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