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Truce made in debt limit battle
There's a truce in the battle over the debt limit. The House passed a bill that buys the country another four months before it risks default, but the measure forces the Senate to do something it hasn't done in nearly four years - pass a budget. Randall Pinkston reports.
OnJanuary 23, 3:58 PM /PlayVideo
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Ryan floats short-term debt limit increase idea
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Fitch warns of possible U.S. credit rating downgrade
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Pentagon preps hiring freeze, contract delays, just in case
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D.C.'s next battle: The debt ceiling
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"Cliff" deal loaded with special interest tax breaks
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Senate quiet as leaders work on "cliff" deal
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Going over the "estate cliff"
The "fiscal cliff" could have serious repercussions for the nation, including when it comes to property ownership. As John Blackstone reports, the federal estate tax would rise from 35 to 55 percent if a budget deal isn't reached by Congress over the next several days.
OnDecember 28, 7:28 PM /PlayVideo
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Sen. McConnell "hopeful," "optimistic" on "cliff" deal
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Obama "modestly optimistic" on "fiscal cliff" deal
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"Plan B" vote backfires on Boehner
In a risky move, Speaker John Boehner tried to get the House to pass his "Plan B" "fiscal cliff" bill. But the plan backfired when he didn't have enough votes, reports Nancy Cordes. The move was intended to give him leverage with President Obama, and instead left him weaker.
OnDecember 21, 7:20 PM /PlayVideo
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No Christmas miracle on "fiscal cliff"
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House votes on Boehner's "Plan B"
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"Fiscal cliff" talks could be in trouble
