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National debt ceiling 101: Is a crisis looming?
In a year of high drama over federal budgets, the nation’s so-called national debt ceiling is becoming a prominent part of the political debate. The Treasury is close to hitting this borrowing limit, yet many in Congress say the ceiling shouldn’t be raised without new commitments to put America on a path of fiscal prudence. Here’s a guide to how the ceiling works and what’s at stake for the economy.
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National debt ceiling 101: Is a crisis looming?
In a year of high drama over federal budgets, the nation’s so-called national debt ceiling is becoming a prominent part of the political debate. The Treasury is close to hitting this borrowing limit, yet many in Congress say the ceiling shouldn’t be raised without new commitments to put America on a path of fiscal prudence. Here’s a guide to how the ceiling works and what’s at stake for the economy.
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A lesson in reasonable fiscal policy
House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer emphasizes middle-path strategies for both stimulating growth and controlling deficit spending.
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Five questions that could decide fate of healthcare reform bill
Senate healthcare reform bill needs 60 votes to advance. Here are five questions that could determine whether Democrats will rally around it.
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Senate Finance healthcare bill: Costs may be felt on Main St.
Senate Republicans are trying to count the cost of the healthcare bill’s fees and mandates on taxpayers, businesses, and states.
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Healthcare reform hangs on cinching the cost to taxpayers
Latest effort to lower the federal price tag taps companies that don't offer health insurance to employees. They would pay an annual fee.
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Three conservative reviews of Obama's healthcare reforms
Too much government involvement in private medical decisions, say some critics. Too scanty on the details, charges another.
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With Medicare vote, G.O.P. splitting from Bush
Despite the president's opposition, the bill passed with vetoproof majorities.
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With Medicare vote, G.O.P. splitting from Bush
Despite the president's opposition, the bill passed with vetoproof majorities.
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Romney out: Will conservatives move to McCain?
The house that Reagan built shows cracks, as the far right chafes at McCain as GOP standard-bearer.
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