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Government Shutdown Likely Averted As Tax Talks Go On

That vote is on track for Friday afternoon, but a stopgap bill could be needed to fund the government into next week.

2011/12/16

Rep. Jeb Hensarling (R-TX) speaks at a news conference on Capitol Hill. (credit: Brendan Hoffman/Getty Images)

Rep. Hensarling Named To GOP ‘Super’ Debt Panel

C onservative North Texas republican congressman Jeb Hensarling has been chosen to co-chair a new committee tasked to find a bipartisan plan to slash the federal budget deficit.

2011/08/10

Debt Ceiling Debate

Dallas Residents Sound Off Over Debt Ceiling Debate

While the U.S. Congress struggles over what to do with the pending debt ceiling deadline, local congressional representatives are getting an earful from constituents. A common theme they are hearing is “do something.”

2011/07/27

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