White House: Obama "Applauds" Senate Government Shutdown, Debt Ceiling Deal
Wants Congress to act soon
Wants Congress to act soon
Urging his Republican colleagues to stop the ongoing fiscal fight
Must be approved by Republicans in the House
Unclear if Obama will have a bill to sign by today
US to hit debt limit tomorrow
Impasses as far as the eye can see
Seen as a move to give senators more time to deal
Says "the greatest national security threat we face is our ability to govern"
Only a few days left before debt ceiling is hit
Oct. 17 debt limit deadline only days away
Doesn't want to tie it to budget negotiations
Second week of shutdown
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