Debt Ceiling
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Debt ceiling talks go into weekend
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President Barack Obama appealed to Democrats and Republicans to "make some political sacrifices" and take advantage of an extraordinary opportunity to tackle the government's budget crisis.
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Barack Obama warns Congress against short-term deal on debt ceiling
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Obama said he opposed any effort to "kick the can down the road" with a short-term increase, as suggested by some lawmakers.
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Debt ceiling fight: Is it Norquist's fault?
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Grover Norquist, a man little known outside of Washington policy circles, is playing an outsized role in the wrangling over raising the debt ceiling.
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Government debt ceiling default deadline is August 2
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It may be even more difficult than it appears for Congress to reach a broad deal to raise America's borrowing limit and slash spending by Aug. 2.
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Senate will work through holiday on debt ceiling debate
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The Senate will be working next week, canceling a weeklong July 4 break at a time the government is struggling to avoid a first-ever default.
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Debt ceiling talks head to White House
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Efforts to work out a deal for cutting government spending while at the same time raising the debt limit move into a new phase with President Barack Obama meeting at the White House with Senate leaders.
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Vice President Joe Biden warns Republicans on debt ceiling talks
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The Obama administration wouldn't let middle class Americans "carry the whole burden" to break a deadlock over the national debt limit, Biden said.
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Debt ceiling fight sees House GOP press Obama on borrowing
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Lawmakers from both sides of the aisle are pressing President Obama for a more detailed plan on spending cuts.
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