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  1. Trump Vows to Perpetuate a Health Crisis Affecting Millions of U.S. CitizensTrump promises not to let Democrats “bail out Puerto Rico with your tax dollars.” (Puerto Ricans are U.S. citizens who supply “tax dollars.”)
    By Eric Levitz
  2. Puerto Rico Defaults on Constitutionally Guaranteed DebtThe default comes one day after Obama signed a bill that will allow the island to restructure its debt.
    By Eric Levitz
  3. Bernie Sanders Calls on Democrats to Kill the Puerto Rico Debt DealThe socialist senator objects to the bill’s pseudo-colonial Oversight Board. But Puerto Rico can’t afford to let the democratically legitimate become the enemy of the good.
    By Eric Levitz
  4. The White House and Paul Ryan Agreed to a Deal on the Puerto Rican Debt CrisisThe House Speaker and the Treasury Department have reached a deal on Puerto Rican debt. But its fate in Congress remains uncertain.
    By Eric Levitz
  5. Puerto Rico’s Debt Crisis: What You Need to KnowThe crisis has children suffering, bondholders sweating, Paul Ryan beating back a mutiny, and Democrats feeling good about their chances in Florida this November.
    By Eric Levitz
  6. With Supercommittee Failing, Another Debt Showdown LoomsTalks may collapse as early as tomorrow.
    By Andre Tartar
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    Americans Remain Traumatized by the Debt-Ceiling CrisisAll that bickering wasn’t very confidence-inspiring.
    By Caroline Bankoff
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    Apple to Solve All the World’s Financial ProblemsAnd all thanks to the glorious iPhone.
    By Andre Tartar
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    House Passes Debt-Ceiling Deal 269-161 [Update]One Satan sandwich and a very, very strong cocktail, please.
    By Carrie Battan
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    John Heilemann on Morning Joe: Finally, a Debt DealDid Obama cave?
    By Sarah Frank
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    Obama, GOP Leaders Reach Debt-Ceiling Deal [Update]Mr. President didn’t look too happy about it.
    By Carrie Battan
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    Meet Mitch McConnell, Newest Star of the Debt CrisisIs this his moment?
    By Ray Rahman
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    Congress and White House Think Debt Deal Is Near“We had a very good day yesterday.”
    By Ray Rahman
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    Obama Has Been Waiting All Week to Use This LineThe rest of us have been waiting all week for … something else.
    By Noreen Malone
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    Company Town: Frank Rich and Adam Moss on Dysfunctional D.C.A D.C. native and a frequent visitor discuss the charms and follies of our nation’s capital.
    By Frank Rich and Adam Moss
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    Debt Crisis Frightening Enough That People Are Actually Taking the Phrase ‘Call Your Congressman’ SeriouslyDemocracy in action leads to busy signals.
    By Noreen Malone
  17. debt ceiling showdown
    GOP Scared of Opinion Backlash If U.S. DefaultsSo we trawled through poll data to figure out what the American people really think of the debt-ceiling debacle.
    By Andre Tartar
  18. debt ceiling showdown
    Boehner: Oops, I May Have Spoken Too SoonSays there may have to be a short-term deal to give Congress more time.
    By Andre Tartar
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    Boehner Doubles Down on Debt Ceiling TalksSays he wants framework for a deal by tomorrow.
    By Andre Tartar
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    Wall Street Plans Ahead for Washington’s ScrewupsHow’s it feel now, D.C.?
    By Noreen Malone