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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.

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  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

Thursday, July 28, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.

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

Monday, July 18, 2011  KTVO spoke with U.S. Representative Dave Loebsack about the debt ceiling.

Thursday, July 14, 2011  Talks continue in our nation's capital as to what to do with the debt ceiling.

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

Monday, May 16, 2011  Regional Round-Up is the place to click for interesting news and lifestyle stories across the area.