U.S. Lawmakers Begin Last-Ditch Effort on Debt Ceiling
The U.S. Senate prepared for a last ditch effort Wednesday to avoid a historic lapse in the government's borrowing…
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Obama, Congressional Leaders Still Deadlocked on Shutdown
President Barack Obama met with Republican and Democratic leaders in Congress on Wednesday to try to break a…
U.S. Government Shutdown Starts; Congress Deadlock Remains
The U.S. government began a partial shutdown on Tuesday for the first time in 17 years, potentially putting up to 1…
Fiscal Cliff: Obama ‘Optimistic’ on Senate-Led Deal
US President Barack Obama: "An agreement is being discussed as we speak" US President Barack Obama says he is…
