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Debt Ceiling Without Default
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A new Republican-sponsored compromise doesn’t get rid of the archaic requirement that Congress...
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The GOP’s Cynical Slog Strategy
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Obama needs to break the cycle of congressional deadlines, says Michael Tomasky.
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Welcome to Debt Anonymous
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Overspending less is still overspending. Can Obama now do something about our problem?...
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Senate Extends Debt Limit
For three months. MORE
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GOP Caves On Debt Ceiling
John Boehner blinked as the House backed off a threat to force a confrontation with Obama. Eleanor Clift on the politics behind the retreat. MORE
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The 2 Cent Budget Fix
One simple formula could end our debt squabbles—by truly sharing the pain. By Michael Medved. MORE
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GOP Bumps Into Debt Ceiling
What’s left of the GOP establishment is getting queasy over the debt ceiling. Daniel Gross reports. MORE
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How Quickly We Forget
Obama's press conference: He continues to have the big upper hand in the debt limit fight. MORE
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Washington’s Endless Civil War
The GOP can’t believe Obama’s still in power. They’re ready to obstruct him at any cost. By Robert Shrum. MORE
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Better Than the Coin
A better idea for Obama on the debt limit than the trillion-dollar coin. MORE
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Debt Ceiling Is the Real Cliff
Why aren’t business leaders more concerned about the debt ceiling? A default would be catastrophic, writes Dan Gross. MORE
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U.S. Could Default on Debt by Feb. 15
Half a month earlier than expected. MORE
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The Platinum Coin is a Weird Idea
The platinum coin may make economic sense, but politically it's ridiculous. MORE
