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Tuesday, January 22, 2013  Obama and his aides approached the inaugural speech with a belief that the president had replenished his political strength with his re-election and with his end-of-year deal with Republicans that raised upper-income tax rates on some of the wealthiest Americans.

Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Thursday, February 23, 2012  Republican candidates continue to make errant claims during debate, misstating facts about the auto bailout, taxes and other topics.

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Default dodged: Debt-limit bill passed by Senate, Obama quickly signs it to defuse crisis

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Debt limit bill moves on to Senate, passage expected; then on to Obama for signature

Saturday, July 30, 2011  The Republican-led House on Saturday rejected a compromise plan from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid to raise the debt ceiling, leaving Washington deadlocked with just days left to extend the nation's ability to borrow money.

Friday, July 29, 2011  The Senate has killed the latest effort by the House to raise the government's borrowing cap.

Thursday, July 28, 2011  House GOP sets vote on revamped debt-limit bill despite veto threat and naysaying Senate Dems

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  VIDEO ADDED:  In our Facebook Story of the Day for July 26, we're talking about the ramifications of raising or choosing not to raise the U.S. debt ceiling.  And we want to hear from you!

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Obama demands debt-limit results as Moody's, Bernanke issue warnings about default

Friday, June 10, 2011  Congressman talks about tri-state concerns to crowd

Sunday, May 15, 2011  The United States is due to hit the $14.29-trillion ceiling set by Congress on Monday, creating a cash crunch that puts the country's credit standing at risk as politicians battle over its long-term deficit.