Debt Ceiling
Opinion: Grover Puts Himself Before Party And Country
Grover is the ultimate in single interest constituencies in Washington. He is not accountable to anybody. He does not disclose who funds him, who pays him to do what he does or how much he is paid to blackmail GOP Members of Congress to sign his pledge not to raise taxes.
5 House Members From Illinois Vote ‘No’ On Debt-Ceiling Compromise
Five members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation voted against the debt-ceiling authorization Monday – in some cases, for radically different reasons.
Chicagoans, Local Leaders Weigh In On Debt Ceiling Deal
The deal to raise the debt ceiling is expected to have an impact on the financial health of U.S. states, including Illinois.
Debt Ceiling Debate Becoming A Dangerous Game
Republicans and Democrats in Washington remained far apart on a deal to increase the federal debt ceiling and Wall Street is really worried, chalking up the biggest losses in nearly a year.
Schakowsky: Cuts Are Possible, Default Unlikely
U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-Ill.) is predicting there will be no government default on its bill, and that the debt ceiling will be lifted in return for some cuts.
Durbin, Kirk: Eliminating Debt Ceiling Is A Bad Idea
Ratings agency Moody’s believes if the U.S. eliminates the debt ceiling, it would reduce the uncertainty amongst bond holders.
Supporters Say They Won’t Back Obama If He Allows Entitlement Cuts
More than 200,000 people across the country say they will not support President Barack Obama in his run for 2012 based on some of the proposals coming out of the debt ceiling talks.
U Of C Prof: Default By U.S. Government Wouldn’t Be End Of The World
Congress and President Barack Obama have three weeks before the nation’s debt limit must be raised, lest the country start to default on its obligations.
18 Scary U.S. Debt Facts
Congressional leaders are at an impasse over raising the country’s debt ceiling, so what happens if there isn’t a deal by the Aug. 2 deadline?
Rep. Walsh Tells Obama ‘Quit Lying’ About Debt Ceiling
North suburban Republican Congressman Joe Walsh has a new YouTube video on his website – where he tells President Barack Obama to “quit lying” about the impact of not raising the national debt ceiling by Aug. 2.
Debt Ceiling Fight Could Put Your Federal Benefits At Risk
If you don’t think the upcoming federal debt ceiling deadline will impact you, it might – if you’re expecting a check in the mail.
Kirk Not Discouraged By Debt Ceiling Impasse
President Barack Obama and congressional leaders will sit down again this afternoon to try to reach an agreement on raising the debt ceiling. U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) is not letting their apparent impasse discourage him.
U Of I Prof: Threat To Block Increase Of Debt Ceiling Is A Bluff
The threat to block an increase of the federal debt ceiling is probably no more than that, according to an economics professor at the University of Illinois.
Durbin: Debt Ceiling Must Be Raised
U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin (D-Ill.) says there can be no doubt about the need to raise the debt ceiling so the country can continue paying its bills here, and overseas.
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