Nation on brink, GOP debt plan dies in Senate

Senate votes down House plan to increase debt limit; lawmakers will work through weekend to craft deal before Tuesday deadline

• Jul 29, 2011

Boehner changes plan to secure Tea Party support

Fiscal conservatives switch from "no" to "yes" after inclusion of Balanced Budget Amendment - but bill has little chance in Senate

• Jul 29, 2011

GOP senators consider backing Reid debt plan

At least two Republican senators today said Harry Reid's debt limit plan could be modified to win some GOP support

• Jul 29, 2011

Senate to move on Reid's debt limit plan today

As House GOP leadership struggles to find way forward, Senate Democratic leaders says he'll bring his plan up for a vote

• Jul 29, 2011

Obama calls for debt #compromise on Twitter

President once again asks voters to weigh in on the debt debate by calling, emailing or tweeting their representatives

• Jul 29, 2011

Nixon's Watergate testimony ordered released

Judge orders release of transcript of Nixon's grand jury testimony about break-in, given 10 months after leaving office

• Jul 29, 2011

Obama urges action as debt stalemate continues

President Obama expressed optimism about reaching a deal to raise the debt ceiling but warned Congress that they're running out of time

• Jul 29, 2011

Congressional squabbling hurts FAA

Impasse on a new funding bill has put construction projects on hold and flushed jobs and tax revenues down the drain

• Jul 29, 2011

Sen. McCain: We will not go into default

The Arizona Senator tells Bob Schieffer that Congressional leaders will eventually negotiate on the debt limit

• Jul 29, 2011

World wary of U.S. debt crisis, shaky economy

With possible default holding dramatic consequences for global economy, world leaders wonder what Washington is doing

• Jul 29, 2011

Debt drama continues with outcome unclear

Unable to gather enough GOP support, Boehner cancels vote on debt plan; Harry Reid plans Senate vote on his plan

• Jul 29, 2011

Schieffer: We're behind Square One, in a hole

Says failure of House GOP to get behind its own debt bill means trouble for the U.S. - and for Speaker John Boehner

• Jul 29, 2011

Facts about the debt

CBSNews.com takes a look back at 70 years of debt, spending and default in the U.S. budget

• Jul 28, 2011
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Bachmann answers "the fun questions"

GOP presidential contender addresses her iPad, media viewing habits, her favorite president and more during session at the National Press Club

• Jul 28, 2011

Joe Biden could be key to debt limit compromise

Relationship between vice president and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell could finally break the stalemate

• Jul 28, 2011

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