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Latest developments in debt ceiling standoff Boston Globe Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:14 PM PDT Congress has until Aug. 2 to raise the federal borrowing limit or the government will run out of money and possibly default on its debt. House Republicans say they won't raise the debt limit without equal spending cuts. President Barack Obama and Democrats have insisted that higher revenues must be included. Gov't: Insurance Companies Must Provide Free Birth Control, Preventive Services KPSP Local 2 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:14 PM PDT It's part of a big expansion of coverage for women's preventive care under President Barack Obama's health care law. The administration says health insurance plans will have to cover birth control as preventive care -- and there can be no copays. Also to be covered without copays are breast pumps for nursing mothers, an annual "well woman" physical, and screening for the virus that causes ... For debt-ceiling deal to become law, what needs to happen by Tuesday WFMJ Youngstown Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:12 PM PDT The deal, as outlined by Obama, provides an initial $900 billion hike in the debt limit while also enacting spending cuts at least that robust. (©White House Photo/Pete Souza) Utahns react to free birth control legislation FOX 13 Utah Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:11 PM PDT The Obama Adminstration announced health insurance companies will soon have to cover contraceptives for women with no co-pays. Obama's debt deal disappoints supporters - again Washington Examiner Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:11 PM PDT Hayley Peterson Examiner Staff Writer Follow Her @hcpeterson Despite his claims of victory, President Obama only further undermined his support among liberal Democrats when he cut a deficit deal with congressional Republicans that included no tax increases for the rich but could reduce entitlement programs that benefit the poor. "Seeing a Democratic president take taxing the rich ... South Dakota Prepares For Cut In Federal Money KNBN Rapid City Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:11 PM PDT State budget director Jason Dilges says South Dakota officials put together a plan to keep programs operating without a hitch for at least several weeks, in the event Congress and President Barack Obama failed to reach a budget deal. BREAKING: House Passes Debt Ceiling Agreement KSAT San Antonio Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:10 PM PDT WASHINGTON (CNN) -- The U.S. House on Monday passed the debt-ceiling deal worked out by President Barack Obama and congressional leaders, sending it to the Senate for consideration a day before the deadline for the government to face possible default. Paul Krugman And Ron Paul Agree, Debit Ceiling Offers Nothing But “False Promises” The Inquisitr Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:05 PM PDT Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, a proponent of the left and Ron Paul, a right leaning Congressman have one thing in common, they both believe that the debt ceiling deal offers nothing but false promises for the American public. The Obama-Boehner-Reid plan is meant to cut $2.1 trillion in the deficit by 2012 with first tranche [...] Paul Krugman And Ron Paul Agree, Debit Ceiling Offers Nothing But ... Debt deal partial solution at best New Bern Sun Journal Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:04 PM PDT President Barack Obama announced to the country late Sunday that the White House and congressional leaders had tentatively reached an agreement that would prevent the federal government from defaulting on the nation’s $14.3 trillion in debt. What debt crisis? President Obama heads off to be serenaded by Jennifer Hudson for lavish 50th birthday celebration Daily Mail Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:04 PM PDT With hindsight, a low-key dinner with close family and friends would probably have been more appropriate. But the small matter of a multi-trillion dollar debt crisis was not going to stop President Barack Obama pulling out all the stops for his birthday party.

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