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Debt-ceiling showdown: 4 reasons it's not a replay of 2011
In 2011, Congress and President Obama went to the brink of government default when congressional Republicans balked at raising the nation's debt ceiling. The spring of 2013 appears to have another debt ceiling fight in store. Here are the top four things that have changed.
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Could 'fiscal cliff' push US into recession? Four 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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Gas prices fact check: Six ideas in Congress, but can they work?
Soaring gas prices have also shown a consistent and significant ability to push members of Congress over the deep end. Here's the experts' take on 6 ideas floating through Congress.
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What does the JOBS Act actually do? Six questions answered.
A bipartisan bill known as the JOBS Act, for 'Jumpstart Our Business Startups,' is among the GOP's priorities in Congress. It is targeted at small-business owners, but what would the bill actually do?
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Newt Gingrich ethics investigation: 4 facts you haven't heard from him
Recently on the campaign trail, Newt Gingrich has made a number of forceful claims about the 1997 "reprimand" he received from the House Ethics Committee and challenged anyone to "go read the 1,300 pages” of the report. We did. Here’s what we found:
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Opinion Liberals, too, should reject the Fairness Doctrine
Do we really want the government to be talk radio's nanny?
11/25/2008 12:00 am -
Capitol Hill feels Obama’s hand
The president-elect’s influence is altering both policy directions and the partisan tone in Congress.
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Bright Green Bay Area seeks to become electric-car capital
The mayors of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose announced an ambitious public-private partnership last week to develop a $1 billion network of charging outlets for electric cars.
11/24/2008 12:00 am -
Prospect of Geithner at Treasury buoys markets. Will it last?
An auto bailout, a second stimulus package, and foreclosure help are on hold as Washington awaits the new administration.
11/21/2008 12:00 am -
Letters to the Editor
Readers write about the US government's role in the global tobacco industry, whether the Democrats will end partisanship in Washington, and Europe's reaction to the election of Barack Obama.
11/20/2008 12:00 am -
Opinion A road map for Detroit
Don't scrap the US auto industry. Overhaul it. Here's how.
11/19/2008 12:00 am -
USA
11/17/2008 12:00 am -
New lawmakers vow to renounce partisanship
Party leaders are likely to find congressional freshmen more independent than usual.
11/17/2008 12:00 am -
Why $25 billion bailout may not help strapped automakers
The Big Three are in such bad shape that they may not even qualify for the loans Congress approved in September.
11/14/2008 12:00 am -
USA
11/13/2008 12:00 am -
Democrats reshuffle Hill leadership
Some long-time committee heads are replaced in order to advance Obama’s agenda.
11/12/2008 12:00 am -
Obama urges Bush, Congress to pass a stimulus package
The president-elect also pushes for a $25 billion bailout of the auto industry before he takes office.
11/07/2008 12:00 am -
Obama's promises face a rough road ahead
A government mired in debt combined with a recession will make the path to recovery difficult for the president-elect.
11/06/2008 12:00 am -
In Congress, a party sweep for Democrats
But they fall short of the 60 Senate seats needed to overcome filibusters and end gridlock.
11/05/2008 12:00 am -
Stimulus 2: Can more spending spur a recovery?
Many economists agree another stimulus package is necessary. Some are skeptical about its benefits.
11/03/2008 12:00 am -
The Vote Romney: Giving up on McCain or just trying to raise money?
10/28/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote McCain grasps for critical red states with 8 days to go
10/27/2008 01:00 am -
Congress weighs another stimulus
But this plan is likely to be aimed at people and areas hit hard by the slump.
10/22/2008 01:00 am -
The Vote McCain campaign strategy: Go nu-cular or go nice?
10/13/2008 01:00 am -
Congress's financial rescue plan is first step
Democrats will use credit-crisis hearings this month as a springboard for more regulation next year.
10/04/2008 01:00 am -
Financial crisis shakes up presidential campaign
Barack Obama has the edge on economic issues, but volatile markets could change that.
10/01/2008 01:00 am -
The Monitor's View The post-bailout agenda
For starters, Congress must admits its mistakes in creating a housing bubble.
09/26/2008 01:00 am -
Congress wrestles with Wall Street bailout package
Is there a deal or not? It depends on who’s asked, but an outline is emerging from Thursday’s meeting at the White House.
09/25/2008 01:00 am -
In risky move, McCain calls for debate delay
The GOP candidate wants to concentrate on getting a financial bailout through Congress, but the economy's woes have so far favored Democrats.
09/24/2008 01:00 am -
Women voters could be key to presidential race
But for most, economic issues are more important than candidates' gender.
09/21/2008 01:00 am
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