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In a sign of broader anxiety among investors, attention swung almost immediately from Europe to worries in the U.S. In particular, the economy and Congress's so-called "super-committee" on deficit reduction, which is set to decide on budget cuts by Thanksgiving weekend.

Dow at 12208, Boosted by Deal Jonathan Cheng 2011

The biggest question mark in Washington's response to the downgrade is the so-called "super-committee" created by the legislation last week that raised the nation's statutory borrowing limit.

Political Perils Have a Broad Reach Jonathan Weisman 2011

And what happens now that nothing has happened with the laughably titled "super-committee?"

William Bradley: Sound and Fury: The Utterly Unsurprising "Super-Committee" Flop William Bradley 2011

The Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction, dubbed the super-committee, was formed as part of the last-minute compromise this summer to raise the legislative borrowing limit and avoid default.

The Globe and Mail - Home RSS feed KEVIN CARMICHAEL 2011

And what happens now that nothing has happened with the laughably titled "super-committee?"

The Full Feed from HuffingtonPost.com William Bradley 2011

A so-called super-committee, made up of members of both parties and both congressional houses, will soon suggest where to slash spending to reduce the U.S. deficit.

Reuters: Press Release 2011

Obama's remarks will push the so-called "super-committee" charged with finding at least $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction by November to undertake comprehensive tax reform guided by five principles: lowering tax rates; eliminating wasteful loopholes and tax breaks; reducing the deficit by $1.5 trillion; boosting job creation and growth; and being consistent with the "Buffett Rule."

ABC News: Top Stories 2011

Obama's remarks will push the so-called "super-committee" charged with finding at least $1.2 trillion in deficit reduction by November to undertake comprehensive tax reform guided by five principles: lowering tax rates; eliminating wasteful loopholes and tax breaks; reducing the deficit by $1.5 trillion; boosting job creation and growth; and being consistent with the "Buffett Rule."

ABC News: Top Stories 2011

Those ideas are part of a blueprint Obama will send for consideration by a congressional "super-committee" tasked with finding at least $1.2trn in savings over a decade.

Obama deficit cuts: the main points 2011

The super-committee must report its findings before 23 November otherwise $1.2trn in cuts to defence and entitlement programmes will go into effect automatically in 2013.

Obama pushes for $3.6trn in budget cuts 2011