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Reid Responds To McConnell: The Debt Ceiling Is Non-Negotiable

The Senate minority leader urged the president not to negotiate with Republicans.
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Obama On Budget Talks: 'We're Not Going To Negotiate' On Debt Limit

Let's not return to the budget hell that was 2013.
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Treasury Department Narrows National Default Date To Nov. 5

"Without sufficient cash, it would be impossible for the United States of America to meet all of its obligations for the first time in our history."
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Boehner Vows To Leave Successor With Clean Slate

The speaker says he doesn't want to "burden" the next leader with lingering tough issues.
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Senate Takes A Step Toward Keeping The Government Open

Funding will expire Wednesday night if Congress fails to act.
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More Americans Falling Behind On Student Loans As Obama Administration Fixes Fail To Deliver

"The federal government has abdicated its responsibility to properly serve student loan borrowers."
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GOP Tees Up 'Default Prevention' Bill In Case Congress Fails To Raise Debt Ceiling

Democrats say the bill actually makes a government shutdown more likely.
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Greek Americans Continue Fight For Greece After Debt Deal

Greece may be out of the headlines, but it is not off the Greek-American community’s agenda.
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A Debt Ceiling Showdown Between Republicans Comes Into Focus

GOP leaders want to avoid it. But the base might not let them.
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Hillary Clinton Wants To Help Student Debtors By Taxing The Rich

Her plan calls for working college students to be able to pay tuition without loans.
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