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# Webcast Extra - August 12, 2011
- URL: https://www.cascadepbs.org/show/washington-week/specials/washington-week-webcast-extra-august-12-2011/
- Published: 2024-04-02T23:12:47.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-22T10:52:15.000Z
- Description: 2012 GOP candidates' harsh debate, the deficit "super committee," Geithner stays.
- Author: Cascade PBS Staff
- Tags: Washington Week with The Atlantic, #ZZZ_Show_900c282a-c2f0-4e9a-ac1c-a7c7ded75d04, #v1.7, #ZZZ_Special_4eedfd3a-e134-4dc9-b21d-d80aaf7d1627, #special

The 2012 GOP presidential candidates could not escape a flurry of tough economic questions during the debate. Also, the panel discusses the newly appointed "super committee" and their though assignment to reduce the deficit. Plus, Tim Geithner decides to stay on as U.S. Treasury Secretary.