U.s. Debt Ceiling

• Biden says debt deal is ‘very close,’ food aid emerges as final sticking point

  Work requirements for federal food aid recipients have emerged as a final sticking point in negotiations over the looming debt crisis, even as Biden said a deal is ``very close.''

  U.S. News

  May 27, 2023
  
• Debt ceiling issues remain but Republicans, White House say ‘progress’ made

  With just over a week left before the deadline, Joe Biden and House of Representatives Speaker Kevin McCarthy remain divided on how to move forward.

  U.S. News

  May 24, 2023
  
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• Biden signs funding bill to avoid government shutdown

  With only hours to spare, Congress passed legislation that would avoid a partial federal shutdown and keep the government funded through Dec. 3.

  Politics

  Sep 30, 2021
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• US stocks push further into record territory

  The Standard & Poor's 500 index is rising further into record territory as investors turn their attention from politics to profits.

  Money

  Oct 18, 2013
• TSX closes at highest level in over 2 years

  The Toronto stock market appeared set to move lower Thursday following modest gains over the last two sessions amid relief that U.S. lawmakers have headed off a potential default.

  Money

  Oct 17, 2013
• Toronto Morning: What you need to know today

  The Toronto Zoo elephants are set to make their way to their new home in California. Here's what else you need to know.

  Features

  Oct 17, 2013