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5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga

5 things people get wrong about the debt ceiling saga

Did spending by President Joe Biden and the Democrats rack up the country's debt? Is a default the same as a government shutdown? Here are answers to things people often get wrong about the debt ceiling.
by Scott Horsley

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Debt ceiling talks aren't going well. Here's where they stand

Debt ceiling talks aren't going well. Here's where they stand

After another round of staff-level talks, House Republicans insist there's a gulf between them and the White House on key areas on how to resolve the looming debt ceiling deadline.
by Barbara Sprunt

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Lawmakers approve tougher enforcement, penalties for water permit violators

Lawmakers approve tougher enforcement, penalties for water permit violators

The bill gives state regulators stronger authority to crack down on violators who pump more water than they're permitted. Farmers worry they could face hefty fines if they overdraw to keep their crops alive during a drought.
by Kirsti Marohn

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