Could defaulting on the federal debt really be... no big deal?
Posted on May 23, 2011, at 3:41 PMSome Republicans argue that failing to raise the debt ceiling wouldn't be as catastrophic as many economists fear
America hits its debt ceiling: A 'crisis on the horizon'?
Posted on May 16, 2011, at 6:09 PMThe U.S. has exceeded the $14.3 trillion borrowing limit imposed by Congress, and though it's taking emergency measures to pay its bills, time is running out
Is John Boehner's economic policy 'functionally illiterate'?
Posted on May 12, 2011, at 1:50 PMBoehner delivers a much-hyped speech on the economy — and comes under fire for making some very questionable claims
John Boehner's 'bold' debt ceiling 'brinksmanship'
Posted on May 10, 2011, at 6:05 PMThe House speaker insists that any deal to raise the nation's borrowing limit is contingent on finding $2 trillion in budget cuts. Is that reckless?
Did bin Laden succeed in bankrupting America?
Posted on May 5, 2011, at 1:26 PMThe al Qaeda leader long boasted that his terrorist tactics would drive the U.S. to financial ruin, and arguably, it may have worked
Washington's deficit negotiations: Ruined before they start?
Posted on April 21, 2011, at 10:35 AMThe political press worries that Congress' failure to pick powerful, budget-focused negotiators has already spoiled its talks with the White House
Will Democrats agree to cut Social Security?
Posted on April 20, 2011, at 10:59 AMDick Durbin, the Senate's No. 2 Democrat and a liberal member of the bipartisan "Gang of Six," says cuts to the popular entitlement program are on the table
Can S&P scare Congress into shrinking the deficit?
Posted on April 19, 2011, at 11:45 AMThe ratings agency slashes America's credit outlook, warning of major financial risks if politicians fail to reach a deal on reducing our long-term deficits
Is Obama's deficit-cutting plan realistic?
Posted on April 14, 2011, at 1:42 PMThe president outlines a combination of spending cuts and tax increases to help solve the nation's fiscal crisis. Will it work?
The best deficit fix: Do nothing
Posted on April 14, 2011, at 10:45 AMRepairing the federal budget might seem impossible, says David Leonhardt in The New York Times, but Congress can shrink the deficit dramatically without taking any action at all
Why is John Boehner consulting Wall Street? 4 theories
Posted on April 14, 2011, at 10:12 AMThe House speaker is reportedly contacting top bankers to ask how far he can push the fight over the debt ceiling without roiling the markets. What does it all mean?
Obama's deficit reduction speech: First reactions
Posted on April 13, 2011, at 4:36 PMThe president announces plans to cut $4 trillion from the deficit over the next 12 years, with a combination of spending cuts and tax increases. Is this winning the future?
Obama's big budget speech: 6 predictions
Posted on April 13, 2011, at 10:12 AMThe president's speech on shrinking the deficit is inspiring all sorts of prognostications. Will he slam Paul Ryan's plan? Promise entitlements cuts? Propose tax hikes?
Obama's deficit fix: Tax the rich?
Posted on April 12, 2011, at 10:05 AMThe president's proposal to shrink the federal budget shortfall is expected to feature tax increases for people making more than $250,000 a year
Would Republicans really vote against raising the debt ceiling?
Posted on April 11, 2011, at 3:33 PMWith so much at stake, some wonder if the GOP would really risk letting the government default on its debts. Will the Democrats call their bluff?
Debt ceiling fight: 'The mother of all budget battles'
Posted on April 11, 2011, at 12:05 PMGet ready for the next round of political wrangling over federal spending — the "epic fight" over raising the government's $14.3 trillion debt limit
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