Obama Signs Bill to Avert Default and Reopen Government

One day before the U.S. was set to default on debt, the Senate and House voted in late-night sessions to raise the debt limit through Feb. 7 and reopen the government for business. President Barack Obama signed the bill shortly after midnight, and federal employees were called back to work. The measure allows the government […]

Obama Signs Bill to Avert Default and Reopen Government

One day before the U.S. was set to default on debt, the Senate and House voted in late-night sessions to raise the debt limit through Feb. 7 and reopen the government for business. President Barack Obama signed the bill shortly after midnight, and federal employees were called back to work. The measure allows the government […]