EZRA KLEIN: The Next Debt Ceiling Fight Could Be As Big As Lehman, And Change The Way World Markets See America

Want to get freaked out? Watch the Washington Post's Ezra Klein on Up with Chris Hayes this morning, wherein he explains how the next debt ceiling fight (that will happen next spring, most likely) make the last one look like cakewalk, since it will be hap.....»»

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Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy Newark Mayor Cory Booker, a rising Democratic star and occasional superhero, criticized the Barack Obama campaign this morning on "Meet the Press." What bothered Booker: Obama's att.....»»

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To QE Or Not To QE, That Is The Question

By Elliott Orsillo: Global Central Bank Policy I suspect that businesses and investment committees around the world are spending an unusual amount of time discussing what central banks are likely to do next. In too many cases this discussion may ov.....»»

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As the world prepares itself for a future filled with Google glasses and augmented reality, digital strategists sat down Thursday to discuss "The Future of Mobile Marketing" at an Internet Week panel. When asked what mobile marketing would look like in fi.....»»

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Up to 200 SAS troops may be stationed to fight terrorism alongside British soldiers in a training and mentoring role.....»»

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General Sarath Fonseka is set to be released by the Sri Lankan authorities amid growing concerns about the country’s human rights record.....»»

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Returning the deficit to a campaign focus looks to unsettle as the Republicans want to play on this turf while Obama has been trying to avoid it.....»»

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Speculation that schoolgirl’s death before anti-mafia rally in Brindisi could signal start of violent campaign at time of political instability.....»»

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Of 100,000 ballots cast by Egyptian expatriates in 20 diplomatic outposts, Dr Aboul Fotouh received 26 per cent of the votes.....»»

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With just over a week to go until people vote, polls show support for the treaty remains steady at 37 per cent.....»»

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Pity the poor person who decided to skip Priscilla Chan?s med school graduation party. They missed out on the social media world?s wedding of the year. But was it fair for to mislead his friends? Although the couple was a long time item, guests were undou.....»»

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This weekend in Barron's online: Hedge-fund manager Ray Dalio's thoughts on the troubles in Europe, the effect of comments made by David Einhorn, and the consequences of the Facebook IPO flop. Cover Story "Ray Dalio's World" by Sandra Ward......»»

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