Senior U.S. lawmakers say Republicans and Democrats will eventually reach a deal to raise the country’s $14 trillion debt limit. The number two Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer , says financial markets should know that lawmakers will come to an agreement on the issue. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says members […]
Top US Lawmakers: US Will Not Default on Debt
Top US Lawmakers: US Will Not Default on Debt
Senior U.S. lawmakers say Republicans and Democrats will eventually reach a deal to raise the country’s $14 trillion debt limit. The number two Democrat in the U.S. House of Representatives, Steny Hoyer , says financial markets should know that lawmakers will come to an agreement on the issue. House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi says member […]
Obama, House Republicans Have ‘Productive’ Meeting on Debt
The White House says President Barack Obama has had a “productive” meeting with Republicans on reducing the country’s debt. Spokesman Jay Carney said the talks Wednesday with members of the House Republican Conference were an opportunity for Mr. Obama to hear their side and for them to hear from him. Carney said the large meeting […]
Boehner: ‘Productive’ Talks with Obama on Deficit, Debt
The speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives says he and his fellow Republicans had a “very productive” meeting with President Barack Obama on the country’s deficit and debt. House Speaker John Boehner told reporters after Wednesday’s White House talks that some of the uncertainty facing the nation is caused by the debt the country […]