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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.

Friday, December 07, 2012  Today, U.S. Sens. Saxby Chambliss (R-GA), and Johnny Isakson (R-GA) joined their Senate colleagues in urging President Barack Obama to retract a White House proposal to change the procedure the federal government uses to raise the debt ceiling.

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  The Senate voted on a bill to raise the nation’s debt limit Thursday; here is how representatives from Georgia voted:

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

Monday, August 01, 2011  Congressman Sanford Bishop joins others in passing legislation.

Monday, August 01, 2011  Updated with video; Struggling with the economic downturn and limited income, more and more consumers are turning to credit cards to help make ends meet, something that allows them to pay their bills while deepening their debt and worsening their financial woes.

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

Wednesday, July 27, 2011  Interest rates on student loans could increase if no action is taken on the U.S. deficit.

Sunday, July 24, 2011  Updated with video; A local celebrity gives his thoughts on raising the debt ceiling.

Wednesday, July 20, 2011  Updated with Video; What would happen to local services if the debt ceiling is not raised?

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

Tuesday, April 19, 2011  The national debt of the United States currently stands at 9.7 trillion dollars. On Monday, credit agency Standard and Poor’s fired a shot across the bow of the nation’s financial ship warning that action must be taken to preserve the country’s AAA rating.