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Debt deal reached; major cuts coming
Agreement will cut $1 trillion from U.S. spending immediately and a special committee of lawmakers will seek further decreases by November.
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House approves speaker's debt plan
Bill now heads to the Senate, where Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev., has pledged its swift defeat.
Oversight
FAA furloughs unprecedented, officials say
As shutdown enters its second week, thousands of agency employees remain off the job.
Defense
Soldier charged in bomb plot targeting Fort Hood personnel
Case has renewed concerns about the threat posed by so-called lone-wolf extremists.
Oversight
Boehner bill moving to vote; Reid, Obama waiting
The debt ceiling measure was revised overnight and is expected to be defeated in the Senate.
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Obama: Give me 'something to sign by Tuesday'
President again calls on Americans to contact their representatives in support of a debt deal.
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No vote on debt plan Thursday; default deadline moves closer
Boehner is still seeking support for Republican proposal.
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White House taps inspectors general in campaign to cut waste
Members of new transparency board meet to ‘root out’ fraud and abuse in federal programs.
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DHS hires new human capital chief
Veteran federal HR executive Catherine Emerson will fill the position, which is being converted from political to career.
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Need ‘compromise’ or FAA won’t function, Transportation secretary says
The Federal Aviation Administration has been in partial shutdown for almost a week, with 4,000 furloughed employees.
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White House still sees path to debt compromise, says unlikely
Press secretary says debt deal is possible "if the political will is there."
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Senate will defeat Boehner plan after House vote Thursday night, Reid says
Both parties expect the House to narrowly pass Boehner's measure, over Democratic opposition.
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GOP debt plan gains in House, dies in Senate?
Senate majority leader says there are other options besides taking up the Republican bill as is.
Defense
General cleared of allegations of ordering psy-ops on senators
Probe does not turn up evidence to back accusations that Lt. Gen. William Caldwell told troops to manipulate lawmakers visiting Afghanistan.
Oversight
Six similarities between the Boehner and Reid debt plans
Plans have some things in common, including caps and spending targets.
Defense
Senate confirms Mueller to head FBI for two more years
Chamber also approves Commerce Secretary Gary Locke as the next ambassador to China.
Oversight
CBO deflates claims on revenues from selling excess properties
Obama administration plan for independent board might add costs, analyst tells House hearing.
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Debt-ceiling deadline might not really be Aug. 2
Report suggests the government would have enough cash on hand to continue paying bills until Aug. 10.
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CBO: Reid's $2.7 trillion plan is short by $500 billion
About half of the cuts in the plan would come from drawing down troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.
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