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There are signs of the possible solution in Washington not over the government shutdown: we’re talking about a proposal on the US debt ceiling.(4)On Thursday, Republicans in the US House of Representatives said they would propose raising the debt ceiling temporarily. Investors seemed happy about that, the Dow Jones industrial average took a big jump yesterday on optimism about a possible deal. But there are a few things to keep in mind. First, this is a proposal. It would have to be passed by both Houses of Congress and signed by the President. Second, it’s temporary. It would run through November 22nd, and third, it only covers the debt ceiling.(5)And if it’s passed, the partial government shutdown could keep going. Republican leaders were scheduled to meet with President Obama at the White House yesterday.