Commentary Last week’s struggle in the House of Representatives to select Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) as speaker of the House is probably the most contentious House battle most of us will see in our lifetimes. But there is another one coming that is far more important: the battle over the debt ceiling, which will be looming…
The Big House Fight to Come Will Be the Debt Ceiling
January 10, 2023
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Talks Continue on McConnell’s Debt Ceiling Offer to Cover Existing Expenses Until December
Talks between Senate party leaders on a deal to temporarily raise the debt ceiling by a fixed dollar amount have spilled over into Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters early Thursday morning from the Senate floor. Several Democrats had indicated support of the offer from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) that would let…
Schumer Says Talks Continue on McConnell’s Debt Ceiling Offer to Cover Expenses Until December
Talks between Senate party leaders on a deal to temporarily raise the debt ceiling by a fixed dollar amount have spilled over into Thursday, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) told reporters early Thursday morning from the Senate floor. Several Democrats had indicated support of the offer from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) that would let…
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Treasury Secretary: ‘Extraordinary Measures’ to Be Taken If Congress Doesn’t Raise Debt Limit
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