WASHINGTON — Terms and phrases like the "debt ceiling," reconciliation" and "continuing resolution" may sound like complicated government policies and procedures. However, the issues and policies are ...

I’m so confused about all this hysterical talk about a debt ceiling. I thought we dealt with this in December, or maybe April. No, those were the and the federal budget for this year. This is a ...

Summer should be a time for relaxation, family barbecues and the beach. Unfortunately, the past few weeks have been extremely volatile and have kept many people anxious and worried. Earlier this month ...

The debt-ceiling debate is over, but tax increases and defense spending will be back on Washington's agenda as soon as Thanksgiving. We hear what past and future debates could mean for next year's ...