Andrew Taylor

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The Senate approved the measure by a near party-line 55-43 vote. All of the "aye" votes came from Obama's Democratic allies.

Senate clears debt limit measure for Obama

Associated Press, Andrew Taylor · February 12, 2014 10:33 pm

FILE - In this Feb. 6, 2014 file photo, House Speaker John Boehner of Ohio speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington. In a concession to President Barack Obama and Democratic lawmakers, Boehner said Tuesday the House will vote to increase the government's borrowing cap without trying to attach conditions sought by some Republicans. "We'll let his party give him the debt ceiling increase that he wants," Boehner said, hours before the expected evening vote. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

House Republicans back away from debt fight

Andrew Taylor · February 12, 2014 12:23 am

White House press secretary Jay Carney speaks during his daily news briefing at the White House in Washington, Monday, Feb. 10, 2014. Carney answered questions on topics including recent developments in Congress. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

GOP weighs undoing vets pension cuts as debt price

Andrew Taylor · February 11, 2014 12:48 am

US to get approximately $17.2T debt limit Friday

Andrew Taylor · February 7, 2014 9:38 pm

FEMA to delay some flood insurance increases

Andrew Taylor · February 6, 2014 8:25 pm

Boehner: ‘We’re not going to default’ on debt

Andrew Taylor · February 6, 2014 6:30 pm

GOP leaders like House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, promise that there won't be an economy-rattling, first-ever default on U.S. obligations. He's tempering expectations that the GOP might be able to extract much in exchange for an increase in the government's borrowing cap. (AP image)

House GOP struggles on looming debt limit hike

Andrew Taylor · February 5, 2014 10:11 pm

Reid sets up test vote on jobless aid

Andrew Taylor · February 4, 2014 9:55 pm

House GOP question changes in flood insurance bill

Andrew Taylor · January 31, 2014 9:17 am

Senate may delay flood insurance rate hike

Andrew Taylor · January 30, 2014 2:15 am

Senate to vote to delay flood insurance increases

Andrew Taylor · January 29, 2014 3:32 am

Senate acts on bill to delay flood insurance hikes

Andrew Taylor · January 28, 2014 1:24 am