The bill would raise the debt limit by $ 1 trillion while making cuts to federal spending of $ 1.2 trillion — reductions that conservatives say aren't enough. (canadianbusiness.com)
The agency has said it will consider a downgrade if Congress doesn't raise the debt limit in a «timely manner,» that is, several days before Oct. 17, when the Treasury has said it will run out of wiggle room. (canadianbusiness.com)
As Congress prepares for war over raising the debt limit, the Treasury market's self - regulatory body is working to lessen the potential market impact. (hacked.com)