Despite Deal, Credit Downgrade Still A Possibility

Aug. 1, 2011
Congress' tentative deal to raise the nation's debt ceiling calls for more than $2 trillion in spending cuts, far short of the $4 trillion in deficit reductions proposed earlier in the process.And that keeps the doors open to a potential downgrade in the country's credit rating.

Boehner's district assesses his role in debt talks

Jul. 31, 2011
House Speaker John Boehner is playing a key role in the debt-ceiling negotiations. He's had to wrangle support from a divided caucus and from those across the aisle.

System Makes It Hard To Prioritize U.S. Bill Payments

Jul. 29, 2011
It's not yet clear if the U.S.

Sophie's Choice: Who Won't Get A Check?

Jul. 29, 2011

Pizza Joint Stays Busy As Debt Debate Drags On

Jul. 29, 2011

On U.S. Debt, An Early-Warning Indicator Flashes Red

Jul. 26, 2011
A week from now, the U.S. Treasury may default on some debts as it hits against a $14.3-trillion debt ceiling.Despite that once-unthinkable possibility, financial markets appear calm.

What A Credit Ratings Cut Could Mean For The U.S.

Jul. 26, 2011
With a debt ceiling deadline approaching, party leaders spent the day counting votes.There are two plans: One, the handiwork of House Majority Leader John Boehner (R-OH), the other from Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV).The problem is that it's not clear that either one can muster the votes n

Bad economy may be leading to less surgery

Jul. 26, 2011
HCA Holdings, the biggest for-profit hospital chain in the U.S., reported lower earnings than expected Monday.And one of the reasons might surprise you: some people appear to be forgoing surgery, in part, because of hard economic times.When the company looked at surgical admissions hospital by hospi

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