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U.S. House Votes to Increase Debt Ceiling, Bachmann Votes 'No'

Jim Maurice — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 19:56:26 +0000

The U.S. House have voted to avert a debt crisis, allowing the federal government to continue borrowing through May 18th. However, Sixth District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann voted against the bill.

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Debt Deal Loses MInnesota From Right, Left

The Associated Press — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 10:19:52 +0000

Minnesota members of the U.S. House have split on a bill aimed at keeping the government from defaulting on its debts. Democrats Keith Ellison and Betty McCollum joined Republicans Chip Cravaack and Michele Bachmann in voting no. The measure passed the House by a 269-161 vote Monday night.

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Minnesota Lawmakers Stake Out Positions On Debt Deal

The Associated Press — Mon, 01 Aug 2011 15:41:41 +0000

Minnesota's members of Congress are preparing for a key vote on a deficit-reduction deal after a months-long standoff over the nation's debt limit.

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Bachmann Pushes "No Debt Limit Increase" Petition; White House Calls Potential Impact "Catastrophic"

Tim Lyon — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 03:37:52 +0000

Even as 6th District Congresswoman Michele Bachmann urges people to sign an online petition against raising America's debt limit, the White House warns Congress not to "play chicken" with the need to raise the nation's debt ceiling.

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