America's debt battle
VFW to vets: It's time to fight for benefits

Military and veterans' benefits may get reduced in America's deficit battle, prompting VFW to make a "call to action"

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Facts about the debt

CBSNews.com takes a look back at 70 years of debt, spending and default in the U.S. budget
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War of words over the debt

A rundown of the jabs and counter-punches between Democrats and Republicans over the battle to raise the debt limit
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The debt limit fight: A primer

CBSNews.com explains the issues, motivations and politics at play in the high-stakes battle over raising the nation's debt limit
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