Debt Ceiling

Face It: Ted Cruz Won The Republican Debate

Cruz trounced the outsider candidates, while Rubio trampled some guy polling in the single digits.
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The Budget Deal Raises Taxes On Rich People, Kind Of

Some hedge funds and lawyers are going to be paying Uncle Sam a little bit more.
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Boehner Defends His Budget Deal

But conservative members slam the two-year agreement as a gift to Obama.
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House Conservatives Say It's Too Late To Stop A Debt Ceiling Deal

Outgoing House Speaker John Boehner hopes to finalize a deal to raise the debt ceiling before he leaves office.
By David Lawder, Reuters

White House, Congress Close In On Budget Deal

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Dems Beg, Plead To Avoid Debt Catastrophe In Days

"In March they voted for a budget that they're now sabotaging in October."
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Congress Is Holding The Debt Ceiling Hostage Again -- And That's Still Scary

The good news: Markets have gotten used to our dysfunctional political system.
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Congress Begins Frightening Debt Default Debate With Enormous Consequences

“We would probably be looking at something that could cause a global recession.”
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Boehner Says He Can't See A Clean Debt Ceiling Deal Passing

But Democrats think it's probably a bluff.
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The Senate And The House Begin Their Debt Limit Dance

The U.S. will default on its debts on Nov. 3 if Congress doesn't take action.
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