debt ceiling

• Pelosi Fills Out Budget Deficit Panel

  By Claude R. Marx  |  August 11, 2011

  All three picks have promised to protect entitlements while Republican members continue opposition to tax hikes.

• Senate Passes Debt Ceiling/Spending Cut Measure

  By Claude R. Marx  |  August 2, 2011

  Package avoids debt ceiling deadline, doesn't mention credit union tax exemption.

• Pen Air FCU Offers Debt Ceiling Relief

  By Michelle A. Samaad  |  July 29, 2011

  The $1 billion credit union said it will offer a six-month, no-interest loan up to the full amount of a member’s paycheck.

• Boehner Still Rounding Up Votes on Deficit, Debt Ceiling Plan

  By Claude R. Marx  |  July 28, 2011

  House speaker's bill faces conservative House opposition, Democratic Senate and president's veto.

• Onsite Coverage: Warner Says Tax Increase Difficult in Long-Term Deficit Reduction Plan

  By Claude R. Marx  |  July 28, 2011

  WASHINGTON — "Gang of Six" pessimistic about long-term plan because of House GOP opposition.

• Belvoir FCU Offers Help if Government Shuts Down

  By Claude R. Marx  |  July 27, 2011

  Suburban DC credit union prepared to help federal employee members.

• Justice FCU Will Offer Furlough Relief Loans

  By Claude R. Marx  |  July 18, 2011

  Suburban D.C. credit union preparing for government shutdown.

• Debt Ceiling Talks Continue

  By Claude R. Marx  |  July 11, 2011

  President Obama will again meet with congressional leaders today to try to find a way to raise the debt ceiling.

• Debt Ceiling Talks Resume This Week

  By Claude R. Marx  |  July 5, 2011

  Trade lobbyists poised to keep eye on tax emption during debate process.