by Mark Felsenthal and David Lawder WASHINGTON | Wed Jan 23, 2013 1:54am EST "WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A measure to extend the U.S. debt limit for nearly four months moved closer on Tuesday to a vote and the White House said the president would sign the bill if it cleared Congress, easing uncertainty that could have threatened the U.S. economy. The debt limit "suspension," which would allow the government to borrow money until May 19, is due to come to a vote in the Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Wednesday without amendments." http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/01/22/usa-fiscal-obama-idUSL1N0AR9WC20130122