Debt Ceiling Deadline

Tea Party May Face Make Or Break Moment In Contentious Standoff

Washington Post | Amy Gardner | Posted 09.30.2011

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The partisan standoff over raising the federal debt ceiling could do more than destroy the nation's credit rating and economic health. It could make o...

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Voters Play Role In Debt Ceiling Standoff

AP | CHARLES BABINGTON | Posted 09.30.2011

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WASHINGTON — Dear voter: Want to know why Democrats and Republicans in Congress find it so hard to work together to solve tough problems like th...

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The Tower of Babel, Amazing Women and Moving Forward!

Lydia Fisher | Posted 09.29.2011

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Maybe, when things get so complicated, we return to the simple coming together, to get the job done. It got me thinking about the amazing women I've met over the years.

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The Debt Ceiling Crisis: Approaching the Witching Hour

Geoffrey R. Stone | Posted 09.29.2011

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What is the relevance of section 4 of the 14th Amendment to the current crisis? What it seems to say is that the government must honor all public debt "authorized by law." This suggests that non-payment of our existing debt is not a constitutionally-permissible option for the president.

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Despite Criticism, Tea Party Finds Moment Of Triumph In Contentious Debate

Reuters | Posted 09.28.2011

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By Tom Brown MIAMI (Reuters) - They have been accused of holding Washington hostage by pushing the United States to the brink of a damaging debt de...

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Obama: Time Is Running Out For A Debt Deal

Posted 09.28.2011

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WASHINGTON, July 29 (Reuters/Richard Cowan and Deborah Charles) - With four days remaining until the United States hits its debt limit, President ...

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Uncertainty Looms Large In Debt Ceiling Debate

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 09.28.2011

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WASHINGTON — In an unforgiving display of partisanship, the Republican-controlled House approved emergency legislation Friday night to avoid an ...

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From The Outside Looking In: How The Debt Debate Could Affect You

Posted 09.27.2011

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Amid the fallout in Washington over plans to raise the debt ceiling, local leaders and residents from across the country have something to say about t...

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Debt Ceiling Vote: Boehner's Plan Faces Key Test

AP | DAVID ESPO | Posted 09.27.2011

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WASHINGTON — An intensive endgame at hand, Republican leaders abruptly postponed a vote Thursday night on legislation to avert a threatened gove...

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Treasury Department To Soon Announce Debt Ceiling Backup Plans

The Huffington Post | Alexander Eichler | Posted 09.27.2011

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With less than a week until the August 2 deadline to raise the debt ceiling, the Treasury Department is said to be weighing its choices about whom it ...

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Senate Leaders Trade Blame Amid Contentious Showdown

AP | Posted 09.27.2011

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WASHINGTON — The Senate's Democratic and Republican leaders traded blame for the debt standoff Thursday, as the House prepared to vote on the GO...

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Tea Party-Backed Rep Fires Up GOP: 'Knock The Sh** Out Of 'Em'

Slate | David Weigel | Posted 09.27.2011

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Republicans poured out of today's conference meeting with stories of "momentum" for the debt plan backed by the Speaker of the House. ...

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Freshman Republican: Boehner's Plan Is Insufficient

AP | Posted 09.27.2011

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WASHINGTON — A freshman House Republican says he still can't vote for the deficit-reduction proposal pushed by Speaker John Boehner, although he...

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Ten Movie Scenes Rejected In Favor Of 'The Town' As A Means Of Psyching Up The GOP To Continue The Debt Ceiling Kabuki

HuffingtonPost.com | Jason Linkins | Posted 09.26.2011

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The fake debt ceiling negotiations have gotten so ridiculous that now the GOP is having movie nights to get themselves psyched up. Why identify with a bunch of murderous gangsters? Wish I knew! But as it turns out, there were worse choices they could have made.

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Ben Affleck Reacts To House GOP Using Clip From 'The Town' In Debt Debate

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 09.26.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Heads turned a bit on Tuesday night when the Washington Post reported that House Republicans were using a scene from the movie "The Town...

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Did Republicans Really Watch This Ben Affleck Scene Behind Closed Doors?

Posted 09.25.2011

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This post has been updated. Amid contentious negotiations taking place in Washington on the issue of raising the debt ceiling, the Washington Post...

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Should Obama Pull Constitutional Move, Legal Experts Suggest It'd Prove Difficult To Challenge In Court

Reuters | Carlyn Kolker | Posted 09.25.2011

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NEW YORK (Reuters) - President Barack Obama says he will not bypass Congress and cite an obscure part of the U.S. Constitution to prevent a government...

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Our Country Is Crashing. It's Time To Get Mad!

Bob Edgar | Posted 09.25.2011

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How is it that every reputable poll agrees that a majority of Independents, Democrats, even Republicans believe we should cut the federal budget AND raise taxes on the rich but that no plan to do that now appears able to pass the Congress?

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PHOTOS: Catastrophe Looming, Doomsday Warnings Abound

The Huffington Post | Paige Lavender | Posted 09.25.2011

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The ongoing debate in Washington over raising the nation's debt ceiling is giving rise to doomsday warnings. Earlier this month, President Barack O...

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Obama Adviser: No Time For 'Doomsday Scenarios'

AP/The Huffington Post | Posted 09.25.2011

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WASHINGTON -- The chairman of the White House Council of Economic Advisers says the continuing stalemate over extending the debt limit is no place for...

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Obama: 'I Need A Dance Partner'

Posted 09.24.2011

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On Monday, heated debate on the issue of raising the debt ceiling raged on in the nation's capital. On the campaign trail, Republican presidential can...

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Is Republican Posturing Over the Debt Ceiling Increasing Our National Debt?

Patrick Sharma | Posted 09.24.2011

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With our economy stagnating, the federal government should capitalize on this situation by borrowing more -- not less -- over the coming years. Far from costing us money, greater government spending will help jumpstart the economy.

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Poll Shows Where Voters Stand On Debt

AP | By CONNIE CASS | Posted 09.24.2011

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WASHINGTON -- Just last fall, Americans were feeling better about their personal finances. Now they're starting to worry more about how they'll pay of...

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Hillary Clinton Weighs In On Debt Ceiling Debate

AP | MATTHEW LEE | Posted 09.24.2011

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SHENZHEN, China — U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton moved Monday to reassure Asian financial markets that resolution to America's d...

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White House, Republicans Clash As Debt Ceiling Deadline Looms

AP | BEN FELLER and DAVID ESPO | Posted 09.23.2011

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WASHINGTON — With bipartisan talks stalled, House Republicans and Senate Democrats readied rival debt-limit emergency fallback plans in hopes of...

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