# CNN reporting that a debt ceiling extension deal has been reached.

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**Created:** [August 1, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-reporting-that-a-debt-ceiling-extension-deal-has-been-reached/590985 "2011-08-01T00:51:46Z")\
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**Author:** ![The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/dc4da7/32.png) [@The\_Man\_With\_The\_Golden\_Gun](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Man_With_The_Golden_Gun)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2011, 12:51am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-reporting-that-a-debt-ceiling-extension-deal-has-been-reached/590985/1 "2011-08-01T00:51:46Z")

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> **[Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN](https://www.cnn.com)**
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> View the latest news and breaking news today for U.S., world, weather, entertainment, politics and health at CNN.com.

It’s on the front page, still breaking news so no real details yet.

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**Author:** ![Larry\_Mudd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/f14d63/32.png) [@Larry\_Mudd](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Larry_Mudd)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2011, 12:57am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-reporting-that-a-debt-ceiling-extension-deal-has-been-reached/590985/2 "2011-08-01T00:57:33Z")

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> [@CNN](#):
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> However, Republican sources told CNN that House Speaker John Boehner will tell his caucus Sunday night that no deal has been reached.

At this point, I think y’all should just put 3D Realms in charge of sorting out your deficit spending.

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**Author:** ![Kent\_Clark](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kent_clark/32/105_2.png) [@Kent\_Clark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kent_Clark)\
**Post date:** [August 1, 2011, 1:09am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/cnn-reporting-that-a-debt-ceiling-extension-deal-has-been-reached/590985/3 "2011-08-01T01:09:49Z")

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It’s not a “deal.” It’s a “framework.” Or an “agreement.” Or something.

Happy to clear that up for you.