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Super committee likely to be at an impasse
John Dimsdale Nov 21, 2011
The super committee is bumping up its deadline to reach a budget solution, and so far, no end is in sight.
The clock is ticking for the super committee
Jeremy Hobson Nov 18, 2011
A number of outcomes are possible when the super committee hits up against their deadline next week. Many are hoping that they will at least do the bare minimum to avoid another downgrade.
U.S. debt downgrade possible, but it won't be a surprise
Jeremy Hobson Nov 18, 2011
We speak to David Kelly of JP Morgan Funds about what he thinks the possible outcome of the super committee stand-off could be.
Ratings agencies not worried yet about super committee deal
Jill Schlesinger Nov 18, 2011
We speak to Jill Schlesinger of CBS/Money watch about what the ratings agencies are expecting from the government's finances in the coming year.
Could Washington's troubles turn into a eurozone-like crisis?
Steve Chiotakis Nov 18, 2011
The deadline for the super committee looms. Could the U.S.'s problem be compared to the eurozone's?
A few possible super committee outcomes
David Brancaccio Nov 18, 2011
It's less than a week before the super committee must reach a deal to cut at least $1.2 trillion from the U.S. deficit. Both sides say they know the clock is ticking, but they're not getting closer to agreement.
Super committee running out of time
David Gura Nov 18, 2011
With just five days left before the Wednesday deadline to figure out how to cut the deficit by at least $1.2 trillion, the super committee hasn't been able to agree on where to get the $1.2 trillion. Some say all they've come up with so far is gimmicks offering no real solutions.
If super committee fails, risk of another downgrade
Amy Scott Nov 18, 2011
There are five days until the super committee's intended deadline to make big budget cuts for the U.S. If they fail, more ratings agencies could downgrade the country's debt.
Will the super committee reach a deal?
Diane Swonk Nov 29, 2011
Diane Swonk, chief economist with Mesirow Financial, explains why the super committee might not reach a deal by its deadline.
Super committee deadline looms
Amy Scott Nov 17, 2011
The super committee in Washington must reach a deal by next week, but that is looking increasingly unlikely.
