Citations for Monday’s show are listed after the jump.
March 30, 1979 – House Puts Off Vote on Debt Limit; Default on Some Loans Acceptance of Amendments
April 03, 1979 – U.S. Debt Ceiling Raised; Threats of Default Ended; Previous Crises Recalled
August 05, 2011 – S&P downgrades U.S. credit rating for first time
The Day the United States Defaulted on Treasury Bills
U.S. never defaulted on its debt? Not so fast
White House meeting with congressional leaders postponed
The Senate Is Nearing A Deal To End The Shutdown And Raise The Debt Ceiling
Stock markets rebound as budget talks continue
Neugebauer plays tough, bullies Park Service Ranger
NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CONTINGENCY PLAN (pdf)
GOP turns to Palin, Cruz on shutdown
To Ousted Boss, Arms Watchdog Was Seen as an Obstacle in Iraq
Star Scientific chief thought McDonnell was helping firm get state funding
