Obama signs bill to avert default, open government
By The Associated Press / October 17, 2013WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government and averting a potential default.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has signed a measure into law reopening the federal government and averting a potential default.
WASHINGTON — Up against a deadline, Congress passed and sent a waiting President Barack Obama legislation late Wednesday night to avoid a threatened national default and end the 16-day partial government shutdown, the culmination of an epic political drama that placed the U.S.
INDIANAPOLIS — The resumes of Andrew Luck and Peyton Manning look virtually identical. Their fathers both played in the NFL, they both left their home state to attend college, finished as Heisman Trophy runners-up and were chosen No.
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama is thanking Democratic and Republican leaders in the Senate for passing a deal to end the partial government shutdown and avert a default. Obama says if and when the House approves the bill, he’ll sign it immediately.
Congress has approved the Senate bill to reopen the government and avoid a default on federal loans. It has been sent to President Barack Obama.
MUNCIE, Ind. — For a lot of folks, nothing is as comforting as a good cup of coffee. With that in mind, Jonathan Shaw, an 8-year-old third-grader at St.
WASHINGTON — Senate leaders reached agreement Wednesday to avert a threatened Treasury default and reopen the government after a partial, 16-day shutdown, according to a Republican senator who also said the House might vote first on the plan to speed its approval.
Ball State Daily got a makeover. As the needs of the Ball State community continue to change, we have decided to change, too. Our new website has a heavy emphasis on photos and videos.
WASHINGTON — Time growing desperately short, Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown Tuesday night after a last big attempt by House Republicans abruptly collapsed.
Last Tuesday, McKenzie Clift published an opinion piece in opposition to the comprehensive immigration reform bill passed by the Senate earlier this year. Clift clearly has some misconceptions about the actual provisions of the bill and what its implications are for the country. Her conclusions about what she calls the Democratic “amnesty” bill — in reality a bipartisan compromise crafted and supported by four Republican Senators, including John McCain and Marco Rubio — are largely incorrect.
For an annual fee of $25, dog owners will soon be able to purchase a membership to Muncie’s first off-leash dog park, located a few blocks from campus.
Jason Mraz casually strolled on stage in John R. Emens Auditorium sporting a trucker hat and tucked-in collared shirt, eating a piece of bread slathered in peanut butter.
On Saturday’s Homecoming football game against Kent State University, the game was close with less than two minutes left. Ball State lined up at a 4th and five at Kent State’s 7-yard line. The Cardinals were down four with 1:38 to go, and senior quarterback Keith Wenning hit junior wide receiver Willie Snead for the go-ahead touchdown.
WASHINGTON — Time growing desperately short, Senate leaders took command of efforts to avert a Treasury default and end the partial government shutdown Tuesday night after a last big attempt by House Republicans abruptly collapsed. Aides to both Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid and the Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, expressed revived optimism about chances for a swift agreement — by Wednesday at the latest — that could pass both houses.
The university has emailed student employees about making changes to procedures, but an official said undergraduate students should not see a change to their pay or hours.
In 7th grade, Paige Rawl discovered a handwritten note on her locker door. The note read five words, “NO AIDS AT THIS SCHOOL.”
The partial shutdown continues into its third week, with dueling plans in the Senate and in the House to reopen the government and avert a U.S. debt default. Treasury says it will run out of money to pay its bills if Congress doesn’t increase its borrowing authority by Thursday.
The foliage lining the Briner Sports Complex has started to change, meaning that fall and conference play are here.
“Brother“ is a strong word. Usually only reserved for blood relatives and very close friends, it’s a term of endearment.
It’s not your imagination. There really is a tighter squeeze on many planes these days.
