Senate boosts U.S. debt limit to $14.3 trillion (by Robert Schroeder)

WASHINGTON (MarketWatch) -- The U.S. debt limit would rise to $14.3 trillion under a bill approved in the Senate on Thursday. Senators voted 60-39 to boost the limit by $1.9 trillion after approving a short-term increase in December. The House would also need to pass the legislation.