Lisa Mascaro

Washington - President Barack Obama is roundly criticized by Republicans for running up the nation's debt. But if a Republican takes the White House, the debt will keep climbing …

By: Lisa Mascaro ,; McClatchyNewspapers

February 25, 2012

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Rep. Barney Frank Won’t Seek Re-Election

Washington - Rep. Barney Frank, the longtime Democratic congressman from Massachusetts and a favorite GOP target for crafting legislation to reform Wall Street business practices, is expected to announce …

By: James Oliphant &; Lisa Mascaro ,

November 28, 2011

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House Democrats Recommend New Taxes to “Super Committee“

Washington - House Democrats offered a sweeping package of recommendations to the "super committee" on deficit reduction, reinforcing the party's position that $1.5 trillion cannot be trimmed without new …

By: Lisa Mascaro ,; TribuneWashingtonBureau

October 13, 2011

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Senate O.K.’s Funding Bill That May Prevent Government Shutdown

Reporting from Washington— Retreating from partisan stalemate days before a potential government shutdown, the Senate passed a temporary 2012 funding bill that also replenishes federal disaster aid. …

By: Lisa Mascaro ,; TheLosAngelesTimes

September 27, 2011

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Pelosi Picks Members for “Super Committee“

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, the Democratic minority leader, named the three final appointees Thursday to the super committee on deficit reduction, adding diversity along with budget expertise to a panel …

By: Lisa Mascaro ,; TheLosAngelesTimes

August 11, 2011

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Reid Names Senators to “Super Committee“

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid announced the first three appointees to a congressional super-committee charged with tackling the federal deficit, but the Democratic choices offer few signs that the …

By: Lisa Mascaro ,; TheBellinghamHerald

August 10, 2011

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Obama Ends Tense Debt Talks With Warning

Washington - President Obama abruptly left debt negotiations with congressional leaders Wednesday at the White House when a top Republican said there was no longer time to engage in …

By: Lisa Mascaro &; Christi Parsons ,; TheLosAngelesTimes

July 14, 2011

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