Debt Ceiling
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What default would mean for federal workers
CommentIf lawmakers don't raise the debt ceiling, it could impact federal workers.
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Tommy Wells on committee shuffle; Josh Gerstein on debt ceiling talks
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D.C. Councilman Tommy Wells talks about last week's committee shuffle, online gambling, the city's lack of an authorized gun retailer, the DCPS cheating probe, oversight of the taxi industry, and more. Then: Politico's Josh Gerstein, with the latest on negotiations to lift the debt ceiling.
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Debt ceiling: Game lets you decide what to do to solve the budget
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It's depressing to watch the collapse of the American economy unfold in front of your very eyes. Instead of climbing into that bomb shelter under your backyard — you know, the one you built after the Cuban Missle Crisis — how about playing a video game instead?
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The debt ceiling: what it means for your wallet
CommentThe Treasury Secretary has warned of dire consequences if Congress can't compromise and come up with a debt ceiling deal by August 2nd. Here's what will happen if lawmakers say, "No deal!" and why it's not just the government's problem.
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The ad that compares raising the debt ceiling to a drug addiction
CommentAmerica's got a spending problem. That's the message from one non-profit group that wants to see Congress cut spending drastically, before lawmakers raise the debt ceiling.
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The economic effects of the debt ceiling fight and what happens if the country defaults
CommentThe economic effects behind the debt ceiling debate.
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The debt ceiling dilemma: what voters are saying about the financial fight
CommentThe debt ceiling fight: Congress is facing an August 2nd deadline in this financial fight.
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Debt cap debate; Pets in distress; Playing hardball with Walmart
CommentPolitico's Jeanne Cummings; Dr. Gary Weitzman; Jim Dinegar
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