The Blaze (excerpts):  As the clock continues to tick, Republicans and Democrats are still gridlocked in their attempts to reach a comprehensive debt deal.  Earlier today, in an interview that will air tonight, President Barack Obama told CBC News's Scott Peley that there is no guarantee that Social Security checks will be mailed as planned if the two parties do not reach a deal to raise the debt ceiling by the August 2 deadline.  According to CBS News, he said, "I cannot guarantee that thos...

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