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In Congress
Rand Paul To Force Senate Vote On More Cuts In Debt Limit Bill Amendment
Republican Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky is planning to force the Senate to vote this week on a cut to…
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In The News
Yellen Shifts Debt Default Date To June 5
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has extended the probable date that the U.S. will default on its sovereign debt payments absent…
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In Congress
‘Outrageous’: Freedom Caucus Demands McCarthy Hold The Line On Debt Ceiling Talks
Members of the conservative House Freedom Caucus are urging Speaker Kevin McCarthy not to compromise with President Joe Biden on…
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In Congress
Freedom Caucus Calls For ‘No Further Discussion’ On Debt Ceiling As More Dems Urge Biden To Invoke 14th Amendment
The House Freedom Caucus has said that it will not entertain further discussion on the nation’s debt ceiling, indicating it…
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In Congress
Left-Wing Dems Bristle As Biden Mulls Welfare Work Requirements In Debt Ceiling Deal
Left-wing Democratic lawmakers in Congress are criticizing President Joe Biden for signaling an openness to impose work requirements on welfare…
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White House Watch
‘They Want A Default’: McCarthy Says House GOP Making Little Progress With Biden On Debt Ceiling
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Monday expressed little confidence about negotiations between himself and President Joe Biden to reach a…
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White House Watch
White House Aiming For Two-Year Deal On Debt Ceiling As Talks Stall: REPORT
White House staff are reportedly pushing a deal on the debt ceiling as talks between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and…
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In The News
‘Our Country Is Being Destroyed By Stupid People’: Trump Pushes Back On Debt Ceiling Debate
Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that Republicans in Congress should be willing to default on the national debt if…
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In Congress
Dem Rep Breaks With Biden, Calls For ‘Reduced Spending’ In Debt Ceiling Bill
Democratic Rep. Jared Golden of Maine has broken with his party and President Joe Biden on the debt ceiling, arguing…
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In Congress
‘Thank Every Republican’: McCarthy Takes Victory Lap Over Passage Of Debt Ceiling Bill
Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California said Wednesday that Americans should “thank every Republican” for passing a debt limit bill…
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Opinion
Inflation, Recession & the Debt Ceiling. Oh my!
As we enter 2023, there are at least three major problems that economic policymakers will have to deal with. We…
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In Congress
Senate Democrats Vote To Lift Debt Ceiling By $2.5 Trillion
Senate Democrats Tuesday afternoon cleared a measure to lift the debt ceiling by $2.5 trillion, staving off a default through…
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In Congress
Senate Clears Way For Democrats To Lift The Debt Ceiling After Agreement Between Schumer, McConnell
A bill that would enable Democrats to raise the debt ceiling without overcoming a Senate filibuster passed the chamber Thursday…
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Lindsey Graham: ‘We Let Our People Down’ On The Debt Ceiling
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina expressed regret on Fox News’ “Hannity” Thursday night over Republicans allowing a short-term…
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‘We Have To De-Weaponize’: Manchin Chides Schumer For Hammering Republicans After Debt Ceiling Vote
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer was quick to disparage Republicans over their opposition to lifting the debt ceiling after the…
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