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  Reprieve on Debt Limit, But Don't 'Relax'

United States must raise debt limit without delay: Lew

LONDON (Reuters) - The United States must not delay raising its debt ceiling as ensuing uncertainty would hurt both the U.S. and the global economy, U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said in an interview on CNBC television on Friday. Full story

Obama’s dinner diplomacy with House Dems

  Rep. Steny Hoyer talks about the president’s dinner with members of the Democratic leadership in the House.

U.S. Treasury's Lew says doesn't see debt limit brinksmanship

(Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Jack Lew said on Tuesday that he does not know of anyone in Congress who wants to have a "showdown" over the nation's debt limit. Full story

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Republicans embrace plan that suggests debt limit fight

Moody's says U.S. rating hangs on debt outlook

NBC Politics: Senate approves debt limit extension, sends to Obama

NBC Politics: House votes to push debt limit deadline to mid-May

House passes Republican plan to extend debt limit to May 19

NBC Politics: Videos: On Wednesday's debt ceiling vote

Fewest bullish U.S. Treasuries investors in 16 months: survey

NBC Politics: As GOP delays showdown over debt limit, Democrats ponder next steps on tax hikes

Consumer sentiment at year low; fiscal debate weighs

Republicans weigh short-term debt limit increase

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  What we could learn from austerity measures in Europe

The Up with Steve Kornacki panelists look at austerity in Europe and why austerity drives the political conversation despite the economy’s demand.

  Lawmakers brace for tough budget battles

Roll Call Acting Politics Editor Shira Toeplitz discusses where the budget negotiations go from here after the Senate passed its first spending plan in four years.

  The Gaggle: Debt Talks

Center for American Progress’ Neera Tanden, The Los Angeles Times’ and Chicago Tribune’s Matea Gold, and Washington Editor for the National Review and CNBC contributor Robert Costa join The Daily Rundown to talk about the debt limit talks.

  Will top House and Senate Republicans part ways on debt ceiling bill?

After House Speaker John Boehner pleaded with his party to vote for a bill to extend the debt ceiling for three months, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and 32 other Republicans opposed it. Alex Wagner and the NOW panel discuss the Republican Party’s fierce internal game of tug-of-war.

  Jan. 31: Nightly News Thursday broadcast

Debate over gun violence stirs the nation; Hagel grilled in marathon hearing; Senate approves debt limit extension; State of economy ahead of jobs report; Chinese hackers attack NYT, WSJ; Wild weather turns destructive; Are online classes key to higher ed?; ’30 Rock’ comes to an end; U.S. sues to st

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Senate Democrats Discuss House Vote On Extending Nation's Debt Limit
Senate Democrats Discuss House Vote On Extending Nation's Debt Limit

WASHINGTON, DC - JANUARY 23: (L-R) Senate Majority Leader Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV), Sen. Richard Durbin (D-IL) and Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) participate in a news conference on the debt ceiling, on January 23, 2013 in Washington, DC. The Senate Democrats discussed the House's scheduled vote on suspen

Senator Robert Corker speaks to the media before voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill
Senator Robert Corker speaks to the media before voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill

Senator Robert Corker (R-TN) speaks to the media before voting on a bill allowing a rise in the debt ceiling on Capitol Hill in Washington in this file photo taken August 2, 2011. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts