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  Debt-Crisis Vote Goes Down to Wire in House

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  Would a Credit Downgrade Matter?

  A ratings downgrade to AA would put the U.S. in the company of Slovenia. But, David Wessel asks, how much will it really matter?

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  Jobs Data Aid Stocks

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  Treasury Crafts a Plan: Who Gets Paid, Who Doesn't

  The Treasury Department will detail how it will handle the government's 100 million monthly payments if Congress doesn't raise the federal debt ceiling, pulling back the curtain on a closely held plan that could have dramatic consequences for the economy, the U.S. credit rating and America's political standing.

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  Heading for 'Haircut' in Repo Market

  The debt stalemate in Washington is creating stress in a little-known but vital corner of the bond market, increasing the risk that banks, hedge funds and other investors will have to pay billions of dollars in additional costs if the U.S. defaults or is downgraded.

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  Jobless Claims Below Key Level

  The number of new people claiming jobless benefits fell below 400,000 last week to the lowest level in almost four months, an unexpected sign of relief in the labor market.