US hits debt limit; "extraordinary" moves begin

Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner says U.S. has reached $14.3 trillion debt ceiling, begins taking steps to temporarily delay repercussions

• May 16, 2011

Obama visits Memphis grads, flood victims

In Memphis today, President Obama highlighted his education agenda at Booker T. Washington High School and met with local flood victims

• May 16, 2011

Glenn Beck announces rally in Israel

After trip to Israel, Beck announces rally to "restore courage" in Jerusalem

• May 16, 2011

Rahm Emanuel promises unity in Chicago

Former White House official sworn into office, immediately takes aim at GOP-led fiscal austerity efforts in other states

• May 16, 2011

Gingrich: GOP Medicare plan radical, right-wing

GOP presidential candidate slams Ryan's Medicare plan - even though he once said he'd vote for it

• May 16, 2011

Sources: Bachmann may join GOP race next month

Her advisers said to see "real opening" for her in light of Mike Huckabee deciding not to run for Republican presidential nod

• May 16, 2011

IMF head's scandal may affect U.S. budget debate

Some in congress resent spending U.S. money on IMF's European bailout efforts; Strauss-Kahn's scandal won't help

• May 15, 2011

Boehner says Obama "not serious" about deficit

House Speaker contends president not taking action to deal with nation's debt problem, says "I'm ready to cut a deal today" on debt ceiling

• May 15, 2011

Boehner: Government can't fix the housing crisis

House Speaker "skeptical" of government's ability to alleviate mortgage crisis; Also urges strengthened relationship in Pakistan

• May 15, 2011

Report: Shirley Sherrod heading back to USDA

Politico says former employee ousted after edited video implied she'd made racially insensitive remarks will be contractor for Agriculture Dept.

• May 14, 2011

Mike Huckabee on 2012 bid: "My heart says no"

After weeks of speculation, former Gov. Mike Huckabee says his decision to not run in 2012 is "clear and firm"

• May 14, 2011

Gingrich businesses owed unpaid state taxes

GOP presidential candidate's firms had liens, overdue tax bills totaling $6,000 in Mo., Ind., Ga. and Pa.

• May 14, 2011

Obama, Boehner "energized," says Harry Smith

Says both "animated" and "quite game" for budget battle; Adds Obama "riding a ... wave" off bin Laden killing

• May 14, 2011

Obama to speed up U.S. oil production

In weekly address says gov't will extend existing leases in Gulf of Mexico, off Alaska Coast, hold more frequent lease sales

• May 14, 2011

Bush: I wasn't overjoyed by bin Laden's death

Tells Las Vegas hedge fund conference Obama's mission was "good call," says effort to get al Qaeda leader was to "exact judgment"

• May 14, 2011

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