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  • Obama Seeks Congress Members’ Verdict on Debt-Cutting Plans Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 1:32AMPresident Barack Obama told congressional leaders to report to him within two days on what debt-limit options their members can support, Democratic and Republican officials said after today’s negotiating session.
  • Democrats Weigh Adding Spending Cuts to McConnell Debt Plan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 10:02PMSenate leaders from both parties are discussing backup options to avert a U.S. default by adding spending controls to a plan that would grant President Barack Obama unilateral power to raise the debt limit.
  • Democrats May Add Spending Cuts to McConnell Debt Plan Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:25PMSenate Democrats are considering an option to avert a U.S. default by including spending cuts in the Senate Republican leader’s plan that would in effect give President Barack Obama unilateral power to raise the debt limit.
  • Obama warns Republicans over debt Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 2:13AMWASHINGTON (AP) - President Barack Obama bluntly told Republican congressional leaders Wednesday that they must compromise quickly if the government is to avoid an unprecedented default, adding, marking an acrimonious end to a two-hour negotiating session at the White House that produced no evident progress toward a compromise.
  • Obama, Lawmakers Said to Focus on Spending Cuts in Debt Talks Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 10:32PMPresident Barack Obama and congressional leaders are pushing ahead with deficit-reduction talks as some lawmakers in both parties express skepticism about a fallback plan by Senator Mitch McConnell to raise the debt ceiling.
  • Government issuing apps against sex abuse Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 6:20PMWASHINGTON -- Vice President Joe Biden, the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy and Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius have launched the "Apps Against Abuse" technology challenge - a national competition to develop an innovative software application, or "app," that provides young adults with tools to help prevent sexual assault and dating violence. read more
  • Geithner Says He Wants ‘Largest’ Deal Possible on Deficit Sunday, July 10, 2011 @ 4:20PMTreasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner said the Obama administration wants the most comprehensive deficit-cutting deal possible and reiterated that failing to raise the debt limit could have “catastrophic” consequences.
  • The Coachella Valley Remembers Betty Ford Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:11PMBetty Ford passed away on Friday at the age of 93.
  • George Mitrovich: Dick Williams: The San Diego Connection Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 1:30PMDick Williams, the Baseball Hall of Fame manager (he won two World Championships for the Oakland Athletics), died Thursday. He was 82.
  • Presidents, lawmakers fondly remember Betty Ford Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 10:48AMWashington — Gov. Rick Snyder on Friday called Betty Ford "an outstanding Michigander and a shining example of how one person can truly make a difference."
  • Social Security issue could divide Obama and Reid Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 9:03AMAs budget talks come to a head over potential cuts to Medicare and Social Security, the relationship between President Barack Obama and his No. 1 man in the Congress — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid — is being tested.
  • Timeline: The debt debate Saturday, July 9, 2011 @ 5:59AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama and top lawmakers will meet at the White House on Sunday to try to forge a deal to slash the budget deficit and increase the $14.3 trillion debt limit before the United States defaults.
  • White House, Republicans Signal Opening for Broad Debt Deal Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 7:14PMThe White House and congressional leaders are signaling fresh openness to a broad debt-reduction deal that might include entitlement cuts and tax increases as President Barack Obama renewed stalled bipartisan talks.
  • Social Security Cuts With New Inflation Gauge on Debt Table Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 6:45PMPresident Barack Obama and lawmakers are considering cutting Social Security and increasing revenue by changing the way the government measures inflation.
  • White House, Republicans Signal Debt Opening Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 3:39PMThe White House and congressional leaders are signaling fresh openness to a broad debt-reduction deal that could include entitlement cuts and tax increases as President Barack Obama works to jump-start stalled bipartisan talks.
  • Social Security, U.S. Debt Talks, White House Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 2:14PMJuly 7 (Bloomberg) -- Senator Richard Durbin, an Illinois Democrat, talks about the outlook for discussions about cutting the U.S. debt.
  • White House Seeks ‘Positive’ Revenue as Debt Talks Resume Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 12:30PMWhite House adviser David Plouffe pushed for “positive” revenue increases in a deal to cut the U.S. deficit while Republicans continued to resist any net growth in taxes as talks resume today on raising the government’s debt ceiling.
  • Obama, Republicans grudgingly grind to debt deal Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 8:13AMWASHINGTON (AFP) - US President Barack Obama on Thursday hosts his Republican foes for talks on an elusive deal to raise the US debt limit and avert an early-August default that could unleash global economic shock waves.
  • Debt Deal Must Come by Mid-July to Avert Default, Officials Say Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 5:30AMNegotiators will need to reach agreement on raising the U.S. debt limit no later than July 22 so that legislation can get passed in time to stave off a default on U.S. debt, two Democratic officials familiar with the talks said.
  • Obama, Republicans grind to debt deal Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 4:52AMUS President Barack Obama on Thursday hosts his Republican foes for talks on an elusive deal to raise the US debt limit and avert an early-August default that could unleash global economic shockwaves.
  • Obama: Billionaires may take a knock Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 11:22PMWashington - President Barack Obama pressed his case on Saturday for achieving deficit reduction, in part by ending tax breaks and singling out hedge fund managers, oil companies and billionaires to take the hit.
  • Obama hunts for debt deal Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 9:57PMBarack Obama and Republicans face off again in talks on reining in runaway debt, amid a White House warning that they have just weeks to avert an economic meltdown.
  • Obama hunts for debt deal as deadline looms Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:24PMAFP/Washington President Barack Obama and his Republican foes face off again next week in talks on reining in runaway US debt, amid a White House warning that they have just weeks to avert an economic meltdown.
  • As deadline looms, Obama hunts for debt deal Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 8:15PMPresident Barack Obama and his Republican foes face off again next week in talks on reining in runaway US debt, amid a White House warning that they have just weeks to avert an economic meltdown.
  • Sen. Baucus Marries Former Staffer at Montana Ranch Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 3:05PMHELENA – U.S. Sen. Max Baucus married his girlfriend in a small, casual ceremony Saturday evening at the historic Montana ranch run by his family. The senator, 69, wed former state director Melodee Hanes, 54, in an event attended by family and close friends.
  • Sen. Baucus marries in Montana Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 2:23PMHELENA, Mont. — U.S. Sen. Max Baucus on Saturday married the former state director he once recommended for Montana’s top attorney job. Spokeswoman Kate Downen says the wedding Saturday at the Sieben Ranch was casual with close friends and family, but did not release a guest list.
  • Democrats weigh short-term debt limit increase Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 12:11AMWASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Democrats have discussed with President Barack Obama a scaled-back budget deal that would avert a looming default but force Congress to tackle the politically toxic issue again before the 2012 elections, a Senate Democratic aide told Reuters on Thursday.
  • Senate to work next week on debt ceiling impasse Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 10:31PMWASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate abandoned plans for a July 4 break as time dwindled for lawmakers to strike a compromise on avoiding a government default and reducing mammoth federal deficits.
  • Democrats Push Offshore Corporate Tax Changes in Debt Bill Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 9:38PMThe second-ranking Democrat in the Senate and the top Democratic tax writer in the House want to use a deficit-reduction package to make it more difficult for companies to defer U.S. taxation on income earned elsewhere, while President Barack Obama remains silent on the issue.
  • Senate forgets July 4 break, will work next week on debt limit impasse Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 8:38PMPresident Obama is invited to the Capitol to discuss the impasse with GOP lawmakers
  • Obama Rejects Invitation To Meet With Senate Republicans On Debt Ceiling Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 6:44PMUpdate 2: White House Spokesman Jay Carney said Thursday afternoon that President Barack Obama rejected an invitation from Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell to meet about cutting the deficit.
  • US & World News, Wednesday 6/22 Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:43PMPresident Obama addresses the nation tonight on his plan for withdrawing U.S. troops from Afghanistan.   The White House speech is set for 7:00 p.m. Central time.
  • Biden Group Members Oppose Short-Term Debt Limit Extension Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:58PMNegotiators seeking a bipartisan plan to reduce federal deficits said they oppose pairing it with only a short-term boost in the U.S. debt limit.
  • Heller conducts first rural conference since becoming senator Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 12:17PMTransitioning from being a member of the House of Representatives to the U.S. Senate has been a big change, but Republican Sen. Dean Heller said he is adjusting to his new role.
  • Norquist, Coburn, AARP and the Deficit Showdown Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 10:27AMNorquist, Coburn, AARP and the Deficit Showdown
  • Grover Norquist, Tom Coburn, AARP and the Looming Deficit Showdown Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 2:15AMAs I type this, Vice President Joe Biden is one floor below me, cloistered in a room with congressional negotiators trying to work out a deal to slash deficits and raise the debt ceiling before the Aug. 2 deadline, when the Treasury would start to default on U.S. obligations. The group will meet again Wednesday, [...]
  • Snail’s-Pace U.S. Senate Has Pared-Down Agenda as Default Deadline Looms Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 1:58AMJust 18 measures have cleared Congress and become law this year, and only four of those originated in the Senate -- including two that named courthouses.
  • Lawmakers in Biden Talks Oppose Short-Term Debt Limit Extension Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 11:13PMNegotiators seeking a bipartisan debt-reduction plan said they oppose pairing it with only a short-term boost in the U.S. debt limit, even as they remain far apart over tax increases rejected by Republicans.
  • Tuesday morning headlines Tuesday, June 21, 2011 @ 4:20PMMark Lacter: Geithner says debt crisis will be avoided, McCourt battle with baseball could drag out, and Feinstein has only a slight edge in poll.
  • Side jobs for senators? Saturday, June 18, 2011 @ 12:20AMSide jobs for senators?
  • US military pushes Barack Obama to ignore troop withdrawal Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 9:20PMThe United States military is urging President Barack Obama to ignore growing calls to speed up the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan by extending the so-called "surge" of counter-insurgency forces fighting the Taliban.
  • The President, the Speaker and 18 Holes of Golf Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 5:34PMPresident Obama’s Chief of Staff William Daley called his counterpart in House Speaker John Boehner’s office last month to ask if the Speaker and a partner might be free for a round of golf on Saturday, June 18. In the six months since former White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs first proposed a golf outing [...]
  • Biden Says Deficit Talks Seek Signal With $4 Trillion in Cuts Friday, June 17, 2011 @ 1:48AMVice President Joe Biden said he and a group of U.S. lawmakers attempting to hash out a deficit- reduction plan are determined to find $4 trillion in spending cuts and prove to financial markets around the world that they are serious about tackling the nation’s debt woes.
  • Biden Focuses on Pensions, Agriculture in Debt-Cut Talks Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 10:18PMVice President Joe Biden’s debt- reduction group is focusing on possible spending cuts for military and federal workers’ pensions and programs including agriculture, said lawmakers of both parties involved in the talks.
  • Biden Focuses on Pensions, Agriculture in Debt-Reduction Talks Thursday, June 16, 2011 @ 9:33PMVice President Joe Biden is focusing on possible spending cuts for military and federal workers’ pensions and programs including agriculture on the third day of bipartisan debt-reduction talks this week, said U.S. Representative Chris Van Hollen, who is part of the discussions.
  • What Can Mitt Romney Say About Health Reform? Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 11:12AMWhat Can Mitt Romney Say About Health Reform?
  • Congress has plenty of deficit-cutting plans, but can any of them fly? Thursday, May 12, 2011 @ 2:30AMPresident Obama met with Senate Democrats on Wednesday, and he will meet with Republicans Thursday in a bid to find a fiscal way forward.
  • Big oil targeted in budget fight Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 8:19PMSenate Democrats opened debate Wednesday on legislation to cut $21 billion in tax subsidies from big oil companies and use the money to reduce the federal debt -- a move designed to put Republicans on the defensive and capitalize on public anger over rising gas prices.
  • Schumer Says Market May React in July Without Debt Progress Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 5:59PMSenator Charles Schumer of New York said credit markets may begin to worry before an August deadline for averting a federal default if there aren’t signs that Congress can reach a deal to raise the U.S. debt limit.
  • Obama focusing on debt in meeting with Dems Wednesday, May 11, 2011 @ 3:22PMPresident Barack Obama is wading into the swirl of deficit-trimming budget plans, looking to cast himself as a broker in the struggle to tame the federal debt.