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Democrats also noted many GOP conservatives favor a short-term debt limit increase. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, File)

Senate may take up short-term debt ceiling fix

Susan Ferrechio · September 6, 2017 4:20 pm

"Democrats are prepared to offer our votes for the Harvey aid package, and a short term debt limit increase of three months," House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said in a statement. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Democrats threaten to hold up debt ceiling vote without DACA, health insurance fixes

Susan Ferrechio · September 6, 2017 2:15 pm

The move is opposed by fiscal conservatives who want to pair spending reform to the debt ceiling increase, which will push the nation's borrowing limit well about $20 trillion. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Senate will tie Harvey to debt limit, forcing second House vote

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 10:45 pm

The House is expected to take up the legislation on Wednesday as a standalone bill, ignoring a request from the Trump administration to attach it to legislation that would raise the nation's borrowing limit. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

National Security

Mitch McConnell: Senate will act quickly on Harvey

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 7:40 pm

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell praised the Trump administration's move to end Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Mitch McConnell praises Trump’s DACA move but doesn’t commit to fast immigration fix

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 6:28 pm

Pelosi called for "an immediate response from Congress," to ensure those in the program are not deported. (AP)

Nancy Pelosi, John McCain oppose Trump rescinding DACA

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 4:13 pm

Ryan said he is hoping Congress and Trump will "find consensus" on legislation that would allow the program to continue. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Paul Ryan: Congress should seek ‘permanent legislative solution’ for DACA

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 3:42 pm

The House will not attach a debt ceiling measure to an $8 billion spending bill to aid flood-ravaged Texas, according to Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy. (AP Photo/LM Otero)

House will not heed Trump administration’s call to attach debt ceiling hike to Hurricane Harvey funding

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 2:13 pm

The fiscal 2018 spending bill will be complicated by demands for potentially billions of dollars to mitigate the damage caused by Harvey.

Congress staring down deadlines on debt ceiling, children’s healthcare and defense

Susan Ferrechio · September 5, 2017 4:01 am

The House and Senate return next week to face an immediate demand for billions in disaster relief money for Texas, as well as impending deadlines on government funding and lifting the nation's borrowing limit, and even a bill dealing with self-driving cars.
(AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Next week: Congress returns to tackle Harvey and self-driving cars

Susan Ferrechio · September 2, 2017 4:01 am

"I actually don't think he should do that," House Speaker Paul Ryan said. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Republicans urge Trump to keep DACA

Susan Ferrechio · September 1, 2017 5:00 pm

Some officials estimate more than $100 billion will be required to rehabilitate the flood-ravaged region. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Paul Ryan promises ‘quick response’ on emergency FEMA funding

Susan Ferrechio · September 1, 2017 3:37 pm