How to Use the Debt Ceiling to Inflict Cruelty on the Poor Republicans have singled out low-income Americans, yet again, as a prime target in this year’s scheme over the debt limit. Author: David Firestone Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window)Click to print (Opens in new window)MoreClick to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)