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Landlord-Tenant Law Basics: Why Rules Differ by State
Eviction, deposits and habitability are mostly state questions. Here is what that means in practice and where to find your state's rules.
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How the Debt Ceiling Standoff Ends: Historical Paths to Resolution
Past debt ceiling standoffs have ended in a plain raise, a temporary suspension, or a rule change. A look at 1953, 2011, and the modern era shows the well-worn exits.
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How the Debt Ceiling Differs From the Deficit — and Why It Matters
The deficit is the yearly gap between spending and revenue. The debt ceiling is a legal cap on total federal borrowing. Here is how the two differ, and why mixing them up makes every budget standoff harder to follow.