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Senate reaches debt deal
By Alan Fram, Donna CassataSenate 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 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.
October 14, 2013
Faber Blasts 'Idiocies' of Bloated GovernmentDoomsayer Marc Faber says the government is dysfunctional, too large, and "wasting money left, right and center."
October 11, 2013
No debt deal yet, but hopes rise after ‘constructive’ talksGreat, but we need to set the standard higher than cordial talk.
October 10, 2013
GOP to Offer Temporary Debt Ceiling PlanThe plan would also permanently bar Treasury from using extraordinary measures to avoid default.
October 08, 2013
Democrats push to raise debt ceilingCongressional approval ratings are at an all-time low of 11 percent and both parties remain dug in.
October 07, 2013
Obama Refuses to Negotiate 'Under the Threat of Economic Catastrophe'Some independent analysts say that the real debt limit deadline is Nov. 1, when the Treasury is scheduled to make nearly $60 billion in payments.