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Monday, January 07, 2013  The tough talk on the Sunday morning talk shows doesn't bode well for voters who are frustrated by the political gridlock.

Monday, December 03, 2012  Congress and the White House are engaged in a high-stakes game of political chess over the looming fiscal cliff

Thursday, November 29, 2012  Obama is mounting a public campaign to build support and leverage in the negotiations.

Tuesday, April 10, 2012  The yummiest Capitol event of the year called attention to the need for better investments in Missouri’s schools, health services, public structures and systems.

Sunday, February 26, 2012  The Missouri National Guard spent $117,000 last year to fly Governor Jay Nixon and members of his administration over flooding and tornado sites.

Monday, August 08, 2011  US stock futures tumble following global rout in stocks after S&P downgrades US credit rating

Saturday, August 06, 2011  S&P issues unprecedented downgrade of US credit rating, citing political debate, debt package

Monday, April 18, 2011  Geithner expresses confidence Congress will agree to increase $14.3 trillion debt limit

Friday, December 10, 2010  Latest Treasury figures show income from financial rescue program rising to $35 billion

Thursday, December 09, 2010  Rates on fixed mortgages rise for 4th straight week, could dampen refinancings and home sales.

Monday, July 26, 2010  Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner said that allowing tax cuts for the wealthy to expire would be "the responsible thing to do." This is the last year for the tax cuts enacted under President George W. Bush.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  The federal deficit has topped $1 trillion with three months still to go in the budget year, showing the lasting impact of the recession on the government's finances.

Monday, March 29, 2010  The sale could result in a profit of more than $8 billion.

Wednesday, January 27, 2010  Geithner defends decisions as NY Fed chief but denies keeping secrets about payments to banks

Tuesday, January 26, 2010  Former Treasury Secretary Paulson will testify before House panel on AIG bailouts