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Two Deals, No Time – Business Insider
USA Today Two Deals, No TimeBusiness InsiderIt's crunch time. Congressional leaders have at most two days to days to reach an agreement to raise the debt limit, and lawmakers have made little progress on preventing the unthinkable. On Sunday talks "broke down," according to Senate Majority …Democrats, Republicans Write Separate Debt-Ceiling PlansVoice of AmericaWhite... »
Calif. budget disliked by Democrats, Republicans – The Associated Press
USA Today Calif. budget disliked by Democrats, RepublicansThe Associated PressSACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Democrats and Republicans both found something to dislike in California's newest spending plan, which passed with only Democratic votes after months of budget negotiations proved fruitless. Democratic lawmakers said they were …California lawmakers approve state budgetReutersDemocrats pass austerity budget for CaliforniaLos... »
Obama, Boehner tee off for a friendly round of golf – Boston Globe
Obama, Boehner tee off for a friendly round of golfBoston GlobeNo, this wasn'ta celebration of some big White House-Congress deal on the national debt. Just a couple of weekend golfers hitting the links on a sunny Saturday. Obama brought Boehner, an Ohio Republican, to his home course for their much-anticipated …Golf summit goes great:... »
Democrats, Republicans choose strong partisans for Obama deficit group – Washington Post (blog)
Democrats, Republicans choose strong partisans for Obama deficit groupWashington Post (blog)As part of his new deficit reduction agenda , President Obama last week called for a 16-person group made up of members of Congress to reach a long-term agreement on budget deficit. But Obama asked Congress to …Obama pitches deficit reduction planLos Angeles TimesObama... »
Obama signs bill averting government shutdown – Los Angeles Times
Fox News Obama signs bill averting government shutdownLos Angeles TimesThe short-term spending bill was passed overnight by both houses of Congress and keeps the government operating until Friday. Its signing was announced in a news release, in contrast to the dramatics earlier this week. President Obama at the White …Democrats, Republicans agree on a... »
Democrats, Republicans agree on a budget deal – CNN
Fox News (blog) Democrats, Republicans agree on a budget dealCNNWashington (CNN) — President Barack Obama signed a short-term funding extension on Saturday hours after Democrats and Republicans narrowly averted a partial shutdown of the federal government by agreeing on the measure and a …Obama signs bill averting government shutdownLos Angeles TimesUS budget deal avoids... »
Federal shutdown averted at last minute – Christian Science Monitor
Fox News (blog) Federal shutdown averted at last minuteChristian Science MonitorFederal shutdown: Democrats and Republicans made a last minute historic deal to cut the federal budget and avoid a federal shutdown. Federal shutdown averted: President Obama poses for photographers in the Blue Room at the White House in Washington …Democrats, Republicans agree on a... »
Controversial collective-bargaining measure clears Wisconsin Assembly – Los Angeles Times
Globe and Mail Controversial collective-bargaining measure clears Wisconsin AssemblyLos Angeles TimesIn a speedy late-night vote that angered Democrats, Republicans in the Wisconsin Assembly push through Gov. Scott Walker's plan, which would strip most government workers of collective-bargaining rights. But Senate Democrats continue to stall a final …Union groups blast Ohio collective bargaining billAtlanta Journal... »
The education of John Boehner – Seattle Post Intelligencer
msnbc.com The education of John BoehnerSeattle Post IntelligencerIt may have looked like chaos at times, but House Speaker John Boehner got what he wanted from a five-day debate on a bill that would cut $61 billion from this year's budget and set up a showdown with President Barack Obama and Majority Leader Harry …Highlights... »
GOP newcomers test mandate to shrink government – CBS News
Fox News GOP newcomers test mandate to shrink governmentCBS News(AP) WASHINGTON (AP) — Asked how long the House would need to finish legislation cutting $61 billion in government spending, the most powerful Republican in the land responded wryly. "I don't know, I'm only the speaker." It was a candid acknowledgement …GOP newcomers test mandate... »