The Pentagon press secretary, Geoff Morrell, and that the general would present a range of options, discuss the risks associated with each, and conclude with a specific recommendation.

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President Obama concluded in his press conference that Congress has two options: either grant him the authority to raise the debt ceiling or raise the debt ceiling themselves.

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If the strike is not yet settled and the event is not granted a waiver from the guild, everything from a clip-heavy ceremony to a straight-up press conference could be considered as contingency options.

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John Stokoe's post as editor of the Whitby Gazette is understood to be at risk as part of options being considered by owners Johnston Press.

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