Reid and Republicans Make Their ‘Super Committee’ Picks

Staff / Truthdig Aug 10, 2011 Senate Democratic leader Harry Reid and Senate and House Republican leaders have announced their Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

U.S. Debt Deal FAQ

Staff / Truthdig Aug 3, 2011 Still foggy on the basics of this week's debt and deficit deal? The Guardian has published a no-nonsense guide explaining the meaning and function of the congressional "super committee," the "trigger," the "balanced budget amendment" and more, including the deal's potential future. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )