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House Passes Bill To Defuse Debt Crisis

Townsquare News Network — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:14:03 +0000

The House has passed a bill to permit the government to borrow enough money to avoid a first avoid default for at least four months, defusing a crisis looming next month and setting the stage for a springtime debate over taxes, spending and the deficit.

House To Vote Wednesday On Raise In Debt Limit

Townsquare News Network — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 19:43:54 +0000

Republican officials say the House will vote Wednesday on an increase in the nation's debt limit, a move designed to prevent a first-ever government default.

Gingrich: GOP Unwise To Pick Fight On Debt Limit

Townsquare News Network — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:56:54 +0000

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says House Republicans are making a mistake by using the issue of increasing the borrowing limit to challenge President Barack Obama on spending issues.