Downgraded: S&P Drops U.S. Credit Rating to AA+
The ratings firm cites the recent Washington fight over raising the debt limit
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The ratings firm cites the recent Washington fight over raising the debt limit
Little he can do to lower the unemployment rate--except offer a plan to hire veterans
Despite the talk in Washington about budgets, in Iowa it's all about religion
The economy is still not adding enough jobs to quickly lower unemployment
Perry can attack Romney and raise cash without entering the race thanks to Texas law
Jon Huntsman's daughters are following in the footsteps of Meghan McCain
The last time the economy was this bad was when Reagan won 49 states
Top strategist rains down the f-bombs, makes women cry, as the candidate struggles in polls
Newly-published letter gently critiques her nephew's poetry
Randi Zuckeberg says she's off to "follow my dreams"
But layoffs are up in July, too
William Marovitz agreed to pay the SEC $168,352 without admitting wrongdoing
Says if Tea Partiers were terrorists, Obama would want to "pal around" with them
Our president struggles with facial hair, likes to play with light sabres
Virtually identical headlines have been running for nearly two years
Cool cats in Congress celebrate raising the debt ceiling
The long dispute hurt Democrats as they look toward 2012
"Mitness Protection Program" membership has its benefits
McConnell wanted to protect Boehner as he and Biden worked out a plan
Politico reports the Vice President accused conservatives of hijacking the debt limit
Turns out his online grassroots might be astroturf
The barely-there presidential candidate is focusing on having a "great time"
The Russian prime minister and the American public can agree on Washington
She hasn't been seen since July 17 thanks to a mixup between state officials
Comes out against a plan at the exact moment it finally looks likely to pass
Now leaders must get reluctant House Republicans and Democrats to vote for it
He can get the bill through the House only if he makes it impossible to pass in the Senate
Cars will get 54.5 miles per gallon by 2025 if they don't get caught in legal loopholes
He says time is running out, and turns to the Senate for a last-minute plan
Four days until debt deadline and the Senate needs at least three days to pass a bill
The only bill that can pass the House will be so conservative it'll scare off some Republican senators
Dueling press conferences set up a House-Senate showdown for tonight
Michele's husband keeps bringing bad press--this time, for campaign reimbursements
The House votes on his debt plan Thursday but the Senate promises to reject it
Jury trial will determine whether woman's car decoration violates standards of decency
Will unfreeze millions of dollars of the group's assets
Says foreign affairs bill would be "debilitating" to her diplomatic efforts
Boehner demands Republicans "get your asses in line"
2012 candidate hits swing states as if he's got the GOP nomination locked up
Their fear of helping Obama is weighing against their fear of economic catastrophe
As a candidate, she has a right -- and duty -- not to show any pores
Democrats are hoping GOP disunity will help them pass their own debt ceiling plan
A pattern of strange behavior going back to 1976
Campaign has biggest staff in the state, but its primary could be less important this year
Pundits puzzle over what, exactly, either of them were trying to accomplish in their speeches
Comes after the company raised subscription prices
House Speaker John Boehner is giving a press conference to outline his proposal
Counters earlier claim that he acted alone in bombing and shooting Friday
At least 100,000 have gathered in response to Friday's attacks
Certifies the military is ready for gays to serve openly
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