Dueling Plans For Debt Ceiling -- L.A. Times
Republican and Democratic leaders alike face hurdles on getting votes. President Obama tells the public to contact members of Congress and demand compromise.
Reporting from Washington — The Republican leader of the House and the Democratic leader of the Senate issued dueling proposals to allow the federal debt ceiling to be raised — both with steep spending cuts, but neither with a clear route to ending the standoff over the government's ability to pay its bills.
Both plans will face key tests in the next few days, when House Speaker John A. Boehner (R-Ohio) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) each plan to bring their proposals to the floors of their respective chambers.
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MIDDLE EAST
US calls Syria military 'barbaric'. Syria ends ban on opposition parties but ensures they will never win power.
Hamas executes two Gazans as spies for Israel.
Yemeni military and tribesmen push back militants in south.
After leak, Amnesty's website blocked in Saudi Arabia.
ASIA
India and Pakistan prepare for peace talks.
NKorea food shortage worst in years.
Kazakh presidential aide hints at successor.
Aquino to China: Filipinos will defend territory.
China steps up web monitoring, driving many Wi-Fi users away.
AFRICA
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Egyptian protesters sue military government, raising tensions. Key Egyptian trial postponed, further raising tensions.
South Sudan accuses Khartoum of 'currency war'.
Africa famine: £220 million urgently needed. UN set to airlift food to African famine zone.
EUROPE
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Unsettling wariness in Norway, where cops are rarely armed.
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Merkel under fire on euro rescue.
U.S. puts Russian officials on visa blacklist.
AMERICAS
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California "Dream Act" approved for illegal immigrants.
Chicago police use more deadly force as gang war heats up.
TERRORISM/THE LONG WAR
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ECONOMY/FINANCE/BUSINESS
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