So it looks like we have a deal to raise the debt limit. Despite all the rhetoric, this chart gives you an idea of how we got here. Although written several months ago, this article really lays out the process that we saw in action over the past few weeks.
And the saga isn’t quite done as both chambers have to approve the deal. What will have to be promised to the individual members in order to garner their support?
There’s a reason I try to ignore national politics: the ability to affect the way Washington works is almost non-existent. At the end of the day, it’s not about us; it’s about them and their power.
Meanwhile, we’ve got our entire legislature up for election this fall. In fact, today is the last day to register to vote in the August 23 primary. Voters in the 90th House District – that means you.
UPDATE: If you are so inclined, you can read the full text of the debt ceiling deal here
VIVIAN J. PAIGE | All Politics is Local 
Hopefully, it’s finally taken care of. The Feds are scheduled to direct deposit me a check on Wednesday.
On the 90th, people should check the new district lines. I’m a new 90th District voter. I was shuffled there when the 83rd was redrawn to take part of Paula Miller’s former district.
From what I’ve read so far it appears that Mr Obama has broken our backs bending over to the Republicans and the billionares that control them! What’s a progressive liberal to do when the hope and change he voted for turns out to be the same old good old boy network!
What did the conservatives get in the deal? There are no spending cuts — that’s all in the future. Meanwhile, the debt burden increases, and the Welfare State continues.
What a deal.
This web login stuff is driving me nuts — it keeps using my email name (narceleb) instead of my real name (Warren). Sorry.