Russian Finance Minister: Lew, Bernanke Told G20 Officials Debt Ceiling Stalemate Will Be Resolved Before Oct. 17
Situation in the U.S. has many around the world worried
Situation in the U.S. has many around the world worried
Oct. 17 deadline looming
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew has warned of a default if debt limit is not raised
It's time to stop spending like there's no tomorrow.
Jay Carney responding to news of GOP debt limit increase proposal
May not get enough Republican support
Debt payments will be made but it'll be like a "default" in the general sense, he says
Does he know the meaning of the word?
Video includes Reid, Clinton, and Kerry slamming lifting of debt limit--not Obama because his statement was added to the record, not delivered on the floor
But once the threats end, what's the incentive to negotiate?
Will apparently answer questions this time
Only 37 percent would vote in favor of raising the debt ceiling
Could be unveiled today
Long-term deal may not be possible by October 17
Money's there even absent new borrowing
Government needs to learn to live within its means
Feds refuse to avoid default without debt ceiling going up
Dispensing of Hastert rule
October 17th projected date
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