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The future of the Ex-Im Bank, which many conservatives condemn as "corporate welfare" to well-heeled U.S. exporters, was put in doubt when Rep. Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican and the incoming majority leader for the House GOP caucus, said Sunday he opposes a reauthorization vote. The White House has expressed strong support for reauthorization, with press secretary Josh Earnest going so far as to invoke former President Ronald Reagan's support of the bank in an effort to sway Mr. McCarthy. (Associated Press)

S&P: Boeing to suffer if Ex-Im Bank killed

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

Apple Inc. holds $132 billion in cash abroad, the largest amount by far of any U.S.-based company. Apple and many other American corporations are reinvesting the money they amass into operations in China and other overseas markets that have been growing faster than their U.S. operations. (Associated press)

Corporations hoard cash overseas away from high U.S. taxes, have little incentive to reinvest

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

"If U.S. bond holders decided that they wanted to be repaid rather than continuing to roll over their Treasury investments," the United States could be forced into default within days, Treasury Secretary Jack Lew told Congress last week. (Associated Press)

Next move on U.S. credit rating? ‘D’ for default

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

Newly printed $20 notes are seen at the Bureau of Engraving and Printing in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

S&P backs off downgrade threat for U.S. government

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

The housing market is heating up again in 20 top metropolitan areas, according to the Standard & Poor’s/Case-Shiller index. Relatively few homes have been built since the 2008 collapse. (Associated Press)

Consumers regain confidence from improving job, housing markets

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

** FILE ** Britain's Queen Elizabeth II arrives for a Service of Thanksgiving in St. Macartin's Cathedral in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, on Tuesday, June 26, 2012, as part of the celebration of her 60 years on the throne. (AP Photo/Peter Morrison)

Britain loses AAA credit rating

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

The New York headquarters of ratings agency Standard & Poor's is pictured in 2011. (Associated Press)

With U.S. fiscal problems unresolved, treasured AAA rating may fall off cliff

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

Speaker of the House John Boehner, R-Ohio, speaks to reporters after the House Republicans voted for their leadership for the next session of Congress, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2012. He is flanked by Majority Leader Eric Cantor, R-Va., left, and Rep. Lynn Jenkins, R-Kan., right. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Agencies warn politicians:  Credit ratings on the line

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

The New York headquarters of ratings agency Standard & Poor's is pictured in 2011. (Associated Press)

Debt fight poses new risk to U.S. credit rating

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times

French President Nicolas Sarkozy waves goodbye to German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Monday as she leaves the Elysee Palace after their meeting in Paris. The two leaders discussed a cohesive plan to help save the euro through stricter oversight of government budgets. The warning by Standard & Poor's of a possible credit downgrade of European nations over the debt crisis came after U.S. financial markets closed Monday. (Associated Press)

France, Germany face S&P downgrade

By Patrice Hill - The Washington Times