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Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Five questions answered.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) warned in a report Tuesday that if Congress does not deal with a raft of fiscal measures by Dec. 31, the US could enter another recession. So what is this fiscal cliff and what is Congress doing about it?
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Who's who on Congress's debt 'super committee'
Congress has created a special super committee to find at least $1.2 trillion in US budget cuts. If the plan is voted down, automatic spending cuts are slated to occur. Here are the 12 lawmakers named to the super committee.
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In Pictures: Who's who in the US debt crisis
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Obama open to short-term deal on debt ceiling. Here are five ideas.
The White House announced Wednesday it would support a short-term deal to raise the debt ceiling. Suddenly, Washington is awash in prospects for a deal. Check out these five.
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Out of options in debt ceiling talks? Nope, here are five.
How many ways are there to resolve the debt ceiling crisis? Frustration is mounting in both political parties as an Aug. 2 deadline looms to avoid default on America's debt obligations and deficit-reduction negotiations are gridlocked. Still, at least five options for handling the matter have been discussed in recent days and months. Other possible solutions may emerge, but here’s the state of play on the options to date.
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House takes big step toward healthcare reform vote
Democratic leaders cut a deal with their party's conservative 'Blue Dogs,' but Progressives on the left say 'no way.'
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Biden on the stimulus: Be patient, but be demanding.
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The Vote
Voters unhappy in Ohio. It's Biden to the rescue.
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House Democrats unveil healthcare plan - but what will it cost?
Price will be a major factor in winning bipartisan support, and the public insurance option could be a sticking point too.
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How Obama plans to create 600,000 jobs
Stimulus spending this summer will be guided by Vice President Joe Biden's 'Roadmap to recovery,' which he presented to the president Monday.
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The New Economy
Obama healthcare push: right issue, tough choices
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Democrats mount impassioned defense of Pelosi
They defeat a resolution to investigate the Speaker and insist that the CIA is not above criticism.
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Who will pay for mounting federal and trade deficits?
Our children and grandchildren, yes. But the running trade deficit gets a little trickier.
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Iraq general swayed Obama on detainee photos
Gen. Ray Odierno, along with other top defense officials, argued that releasing the images of alleged detainee abuse would endanger US troops abroad.
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The Vote
GOP is the party of Fred Flintstone say Democrats
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The Vote
Obama lampoons Biden, teleprompters and staff at big dinner
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Obama's budget whacks 121 programs
In a $3.5 trillion spending plan released Thursday, the White House proposes $17 billion in cuts – including some items that President Bush also tried to ax.
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House passes $3.6 trillion budget plan
The plan, which will help fund Obama's healthcare reform and education agenda, is also on track to pass in the Senate Wednesday.
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CBO: US deficit ballooning to record $1.7 trillion
Higher forecast will complicate Obama's bid to push spending plans through Congress.
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AIG chief faces tough questioning over 'retention bonuses'
Edward Liddy is praised by some lawmakers for taking on a tough task. But others excoriate him for large payments to those who helped bring down the company.
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AIG bonuses leave Obama in a tough spot
Public outrage over $165 million in bonus pay puts his political capital at risk.
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The Vote
Grassley doesn't actually want mass suicides at AIG
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Obama gives lawmakers a budget plateful
GOP says the White House plan means more taxes on all Americans
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House GOP Leader Boehner: bullish on Obama speech, bearish on US economy
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US troop buildup in Afghanistan could be a defining moment
Obama's order to send 17,000 more troops comes before US has set a clear strategy.
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The Vote
One night only: Barack Obama vs. Bobby Jindal
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To sell stimulus plan, Obama steps up to presidential bully pulpit
Obama held his first press conference Monday night, and by week's end will have visited three economically distressed cities.
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Republicans name an African American as their party chairman
G.O.P. leaders acknowledge they have a lot of rebuilding to do in order to confront a Democratic Party which won 95 percent of the black vote in the presidential election.
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Barack Obama travels to Capitol Hill to sell his stimulus plan
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After talks with Obama, GOP lawmakers still balk at stimulus bill
Republicans want more tax cuts, less spending in a package they warn could top $1 trillion.
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