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GOPers Bachmann, Cravaack Vote Against House Debt Bill

The Associated Press — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 11:08:35 +0000

Minnesota Congressman Chip Cravaack has bucked Republican leaders and voted against a House bill to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a government default. Cravaack, the state's newest member of Congress, joined fellow Republican Michele Bachmann Friday in voting against the bill.

Michele Bachmann Opposes House GOP Debt Limit Plan

The Associated Press — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 11:15:14 +0000

Republican presidential candidate Michele Bachmann says she opposes GOP House Speaker John Boehner's plan to increase the federal borrowing authority. Bachmann, a Minnesota congresswoman, is telling Iowans that she will vote against any measure in Congress to raise the debt ceiling.

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.