is the choke point in the debate. chief national correspondent jim angle has an update. the head of the nasdaq exchange had harsh view of the fiscal predicament. they displayed the destructive market consequences by the federal date, they shake their head and think these are self-inflicted head wounds. why is this happening? talk on what to do are at the staff level sources say and behind closed doors. they are determined to raise rates on those making $250 a year. s. whatever the solution, these have the votes.