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John Boehner Tells Republicans 'Get Your Ass In Line'

Source: Alex Alvarez / Mediaite House Speaker John Boehner called in to The Laura Ingraham Show today to discuss — surprise — the ongoing debt discussions. Oh, and his "tough talk" towards his fellow Republicans. Is it true, host Laura Ingraham wanted to know, that he told certain Republicans that they had better "get their asses in line" behind his debt ceiling bill? "I sure did!" Boehner confirmed. To read this article in its entirety visit Mediaite. LISTEN:

CBO: Reid Plan would Cut Deficit More Than Boehner Proposal

Source: Felicia Sonmez / The Washington Post The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Wednesday morning that the debt-ceiling plan drafted by Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) would result in greater deficit savings than a competing proposal by House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio). The difference is due in part to the fact that the Reid plan would extend the debt ceiling for a longer period of time than would the Boehner plan, which would call for a two-step process. Still, [...]

Sources: Vikings Have Preliminary Agreement In Place To Trade For McNabb

Source: ESPN The Washington Redskins, Vikings and Donovan McNabb have a preliminary agreement in place for the veteran quarterback to be traded to Minnesota, sources told ESPN. The compensation issues that were the stumbling blocks to the trade appear to be resolved. The one sticking point now appears to be McNabb's concern Tuesday night about how the Vikings' side of the situation was handled. Sources said there were some in the organization who expressed a preference in acquiring quarterback Tyler [...]

LIVE VIDEO: Democratic lawmakers hold debt ceiling newser

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Birmingham, Alabama Facing Record Bankruptcy

Source: CNN BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Alabama's largest county began laying the groundwork Tuesday for what would be the largest-ever U.S. municipal bankruptcy after three years of trying to work out a solution with Wall Street to more than $3 billion in debt linked to a massive sewer rehabilitation project tainted by corruption. Officials in Jefferson County hope to avoid new layoffs but may have to raise sewer rates or trim public services. On Tuesday, county commissioners approved resolutions to hire [...]

Daily Show: Armadebtdon 2011 – Call Congress

The Daily Show – Armadebtdon 2011 – Call CongressGet More: Daily Show Full Episodes,Political Humor & Satire Blog,The Daily Show on Facebook Barack Obama addresses the grotesque income and wealth disparity that has metastasized through fealty to corporate overlords by urging Americans to call Congress.

Lauryn Hill Requests Privacy, Dismisses Rumors In Public Statement

Source: Erica Thompson / Billboard In response to the speculation that former partner Rohan Marley abandoned her while she was pregnant with his son, Lauryn Hill released a statement via her representatives' Twitter account on Tuesday (July 26). "Mr. Marley and I have a long and complex history about which MANY inaccuracies have been reported since the beginning. To speculate without the facts can only cause people to form WRONG conclusions. We both value privacy and for that reason defend [...]

TJMS: Sec. Shaun Donovan Discusses Foreclosure Crisis; Says If You Have A FHA Loan Your Bank Is Required To Help You Stay In Your Home

Roland Martin talks with Secretary of Housing and Development, Shaun Donovan about the housing crisis, home foreclosures and the White House's plan to confront the problem.

James Clyburn Urges President Obama To Invoke 14th Amendment As Debt Ceiling Deadline Nears

Source: Jennifer Epstein / Politico Rep. James Clyburn and a group of House Democrats are urging President Barack Obama to invoke the 14th Amendment to raise the debt ceiling if Congress can't come up with a satisfactory plan before the Tuesday deadline. Clyburn, the third-ranking House Democrat, said Wednesday that if the president is delivered a bill to raise the debt ceiling for only a short period of time, he should instead it and turn to the phrase in the [...]

WATCH: Co-Valedictorian Alleges Discrimination

Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy A former high school student alleges an Arkansas school district didn't want an African American as the sole valedictorian. KARK's Adam Rodriguez reports.