ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

ContributorNetwork - Discussion centering on the possibility of raising the debt ceiling has dominated the air waves and television news shows for the better part of this week. Obama administration officials are touting the financial downfall of American and painting a picture of starving senior citizens who would be forced to go without their Social Security checks. Conservatives see the issue another way, with those recently elected to office standing on the Tea Party principles that earned them their sears. Partisan political motives aside, federal treasury figures assure Americans that there are enough funds available to pay our bills and issue government checks to the elderly and disabled.

Daily Caller - This isn’t your typical Jim Lehrer-moderated debate on PBS.

Daily Caller - This isn’t your typical Jim Lehrer-moderated debate on PBS.

Daily Caller - This isn’t your typical Jim Lehrer-moderated debate on PBS.

Robert Siegel talks with Tea Party member Allen West, the freshman representative from Florida, about the debt ceiling, tax hikes and spending cuts.

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Robert Siegel talks with Tea Party member Allen West, the freshman representative from Florida, about the debt ceiling, tax hikes and spending cuts.

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Robert Siegel talks with Tea Party member Allen West, the freshman representative from Florida, about the debt ceiling, tax hikes and spending cuts.

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AP - Michele Bachmann's rise in Republican presidential race polls is making the tea party favorite an enticing target for rival campaigns.

Organizers of the Freedom Jamboree announced Wednesday that they have canceled the tea party convention planned for this fall, citing low registration.