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For the first time in weeks of debt negotiations that have focused on rifts within the GOP, Thursday brought forward long-simmering tensions between Obama and his Democratic allies.
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The speaker sent a letter to members of the House Republican conference Friday night as debt talks collapsed.
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House Speaker John Boehner said Friday that there’s been “a lot of frustration” in the ongoing talks between the White House and congressional leaders on raising the country’s debt limit.
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Groups are incensed at reports that President Obama and House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) may be nearing agreement on a debt-ceiling deal that would involve cuts to entitlement programs but no immediate provisions to raise taxes.
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Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said Friday that it’s unlikely that three key trade deals will make their way through Congress before the August recess.
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Former Arkansas governor Mike Huckabee (R) will be visiting Capitol Hill next week.
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RT @2chambers: Boehner says he's 'not really interested in a short-term increase of the debt limit.'
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Video: Boehner explains decision to end debt talks
Speaker John Boehner held a press conference answering President Obama's criticism of his decision to withdraw from bipartisan talks on reducing the deficit.
Obama: 'I was willing to take a lot of heat'
President Obama announced Friday that House Speaker John Boehner called off deficit reduction talks despite having a fair deal on the table.
Dueling debt plans: Sen. Reid vs. House GOP
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) moved to kill the GOP's 'cut, cap and balance' plan, but top House Republicans said it's time for Reid to show his own plan. (July 22)
Obama talks how challenging debt negotiations are
During a town hall Friday at the University of Maryland, President Obama said debt negotiations are challenging but he's willing to compromise.
Even more problems for John Edwards
John Edwards is being accused of campaign fraud and now the government wants him to pay back millions in matching funds. (July 22)
Anger over potential debt deal
President Obama and Congress are still in talks to keep the U.S. from defaulting on its debt, though a report that a potential deal had been made was met with ire. (July 22)
Panetta set to certify end of 'don't ask, don't tell'
Some 17 years after it was put in place, AP sources say Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is set to announce he's certifying ending the military's ban on openly gay service. (July 22)
Grover Norquist's effect on the debt ceiling
Grover Norquist, the President of Americans for Tax Reform, wields a great deal of power in the debt ceiling debates. Despite not being a congressman, Norquist and his conservative tax pledge have had a huge influence on republican actions in the fight.
First lady teams up with national grocers
First lady Michelle Obama announced on Wednesday a campaign with Wal-Mart, Walgreens and SuperValu to bring fresh fruits and vegetables to impoverished areas with little to no access to healthy foods. (July 20)
Debt debate threatens Maryland, Virginia economies
The Washington Post's Anqoinette Crosby sits down with reporter Zachary Goldfarb to discuss the debt ceiling and what no deal may mean for Maryland and Virginia.
Pelosi, Boehner square off on debt ceiling
Both House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and House Majority Leader John Boehner spoke about ongoing efforts to reach a deal on the debt ceiling before an Aug. 2 deadline. (July 21)
Obama shifts position on short-term debt deal
With twelve days until the Aug. 2 deadline, President Obama is shifting his position on signing a short-term revenue deal. (July 21)
Obama: We're moving in right direction
President Obama said lawmakers are moving in the right direction to raise the debt ceiling. (July 20)
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