Topic: Chris Edward
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Did tea party lawmakers win the great debt debate? They don't think so.
GOP leaders made a point of congratulating the tea party for its role in the debt ceiling debate. 'You've actually won,' Sen. Mitch McConnell said. But the movement sees only a job unfinished.
08/05/2011 03:05 pm -
'Gang of Six' plan hailed as debt-ceiling breakthrough. What's in it?
The proposal by the 'Gang of Six' senators Tuesday draws on ideas from the deficit commission. The middle-of-the-road plan will have to overcome partisan concerns and a lack of time.
07/19/2011 10:53 pm -
McConnell's last ditch debt ceiling plan: What's in it for Republicans?
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell proposes a 'last choice option' that would allow President Obama to raise the national debt ceiling without GOP support.
07/12/2011 11:52 pm
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