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Friday, March 23, 2012  When student loan debt exceeded the total outstanding credit card debt in the U.S. for the first time in 2010, some decided something needed to be done.That's why U.S. House Representative Hansen Clarke of Michigan decided to propose the Student Loan Forgiveness Act.

Monday, August 08, 2011  Dow Jones closes down 634 points, worst day since December 2008

Tuesday, August 02, 2011  Default dodged: Debt-limit bill passed by Senate, Obama quickly signs it to defuse crisis

Monday, August 01, 2011  Americans relieved but far from delighted about Washington's debt ceiling deal

Friday, July 29, 2011  Economy's growth in first half of this year likely the weakest since the recession ended

Tuesday, July 12, 2011  White House talks continue, but Obama and Republicans appear trapped by inflexible rhetoric

Monday, July 11, 2011  Obama, congressional leaders to meet again as clock ticks on debt talks

Wednesday, June 09, 2010  The European debt crisis is likely to have only a "modest" impact on the U.S. economic recovery as long as Wall Street stabilizes, Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke told Congress on Wednesday.

Friday, June 04, 2010  Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner said Thursday he doesn't think that the European debt crisis will derail the U.S. economic recovery. He also praised the steps Europe is taking to deal with the crisis.

Thursday, May 06, 2010  Stocks tumble anew on concerns Greece bailout won't stem losses; jobless claims disappoint

Wednesday, May 05, 2010  Stocks fall for 2nd day as traders remain wary of debt woes in Europe; Dow falls 60 points

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  Stocks plunged around the world Tuesday as fears spread that Europe's attempt to contain Greece's debt crisis would fail. The dollar spiked against the embattled euro, sending prices for oil and other commodities sharply lower.