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The Republicans who now control the House have sworn to usher in greater fiscal responsibility. But their promises may be overblown given political and practical realities.

It's one of the promises on which House Republicans campaigned: If elected, we will repeal health care reform.

The rich have become cautious about putting money into alternative investments, after promises of high returns came up empty.

Many universities replaced loans with grants and otherwise worked to make college more affordable. But that was before once-hefty endowment funds started shrinking.

Six Flags CEO Mark Shapiro says the company won't close parks or layoff employees. But, without a ruling from the court, he can't make any promises.

Debt settlement companies claim they help both creditor and consumer by bridging the abyss between them, but the firms often manage to please no one.