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August 8, 2011
Will S&P's lowered U.S. credit rating affect you? One economist says that for now, you'll be OK.
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by Michael Steele onAugust 2, 2011
The only ones who really lose are the jobless. For the rest of us, it's about tough choices, says Michael Steele.
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July 25, 2011
One week from the deadline, both sides have unveiled new strategies, but there's still no deal. Here's our guide on the good, the bad and the ugly to expect.
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July 15, 2011
In a major role reversal, the GOP is proposing raising the debt ceiling without requiring major budget cuts. Why is the president against it?
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July 11, 2011
In another debt-limit press conference, the president called out both parties for making compromise impossible. Will his "Let's be reasonable" approach work?
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July 8, 2011
As President Obama reportedly considers cutting billions from Medicare and Social Security in debt ceiling negotiations, here's some advice: Concede nothing.
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June 29, 2011
In a press conference, the president scolded (and laughed at) congressional Republicans for their "unsustainable position" on raising the federal debt limit.
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June 2, 2011
A handy guide to what it means (and what it doesn't) to raise the federal debt limit.
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