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The national debt is approaching the size of U.S. GDP and some worry the country will face a Greek tragedy: We have a debt crisis, can't fund programs that millions depend on, and sink forever in a sea of IOUs that strangles growth for generations. (Tom Williams/CQ Roll Call) (CQ Roll Call via AP Images)
Beltway Confidential

The era of big government has arrived

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House Republicans, led by Speaker Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, need political cover from President Trump, an immigration hawk beloved by the GOP base, if they're to risk crossing their most committed voters and supporting legislation that could provide amnesty to around 2 million people. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
Economy

Paul Ryan, cornered on immigration, defers to Trump

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The Tea Party had one tangible achievement to show for all of the havoc it caused: The enactment of spending caps that resulted from the 2011 standoff over raising the debt ceiling. Those caps are now under threat. (AP Photo/Andy Manis)
Columnists

Republicans repeal the Tea Party

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On Thursday, leaders from the House and Senate were on track to reaching a spending deal that would fund the government continuously for two years. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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Congress on track for Thursday vote to avoid government shutdown, lay groundwork for budget deal

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Republican leaders said Wednesday they support the deal as a way to ensure more defense spending, and note it would also create a bipartisan committee that will try to recommend new budgeting reforms. (iStock photo)
Economy

Conservatives accuse GOP of ditching fiscal restraint with new spending deal

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walk to the chamber after collaborating on an agreement in the Senate on a two-year, almost $400 billion budget deal that would provide Pentagon and domestic programs with huge spending increases. It would also lift the debt ceiling until March 2019. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
Economy

Spending deal would lift debt ceiling past election, into March 2019

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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announced a new two-year budget deal Wednesday. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)
Economy

Deficit hawks bash bipartisan Senate spending bill

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Mac Thornberry on budget deal: ‘If you vote ‘no,’ you are voting against fixing the military’
Economy

Mac Thornberry on budget deal: ‘If you vote ‘no,’ you are voting against fixing the military’

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A report would be due by year's end
News

Congress to push for $20 billion in infrastructure spending as part funding, debt ceiling deal

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Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., said the House Freedom Caucus has lost some leverage in this fight because it decided to back the short-term bill in the House, which also funded the military for the rest of the fiscal year. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)
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Mark Meadows fears Congress is about to pass a ‘Christmas tree of spending’

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