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Detroit Eligible for Bankruptcy, Judge Rules
By ED WHITEDetroit is eligible to shed billions in debt in the largest public bankruptcy in U.S. history, a judge said Tuesday in a long-awaited decision.
October 17, 2013
US debt: Lagarde tells America to get its finances in orderThe estimated toll for the 16-day shutdown: $24 billion.
October 16, 2013
Senate Agrees on Debt Deal, as SIFMA Chief Blasts GOP and Obama for Woes"There is significant damage to the Republican brand in its willingness to be a party of fiscal destruction," says SIFMA CEO Judd Gregg, a former senator.
October 16, 2013
Senate reaches debt dealSenate leaders reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. Congress raced to pass the measure by day's end.
October 16, 2013
Senate reaches debt dealSenate leaders reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown. Congress raced to pass the measure by day's end.
October 15, 2013
Pulling back from the brinkAlthough I am still convinced that brinkmanship is a circus that involves pandering for the purpose of political preservation -- institutions, people and countries still worry.
October 15, 2013
Pulling back from the brinkAlthough I am still convinced that brinkmanship is a circus that involves pandering for the purpose of political preservation -- institutions, people and countries still worry.
October 14, 2013
Reid, McConnell Fight Next Round on Debt, Raising HopesAs Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell negotiate, a Schwab survey shows investors are still thinking long term.