House G.O.P. lawmakers in competitive seats who could be crucial to averting a catastrophic default are being fawned over by Democrats one minute and pummeled the next.
Tag: National Debt (US)
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Debt Limit Meeting Between Biden and Republicans Delayed as Both Sides Seek Deal
The decision to delay Friday’s expected meeting to next week was cast as a positive development, one that could allow officials to find agreement before the United States defaults on its debt.
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Yellen Calls Invoking 14th Amendment to Raise Debt Limit ‘Legally Questionable’
The Treasury secretary warned that a default would lead to a “very substantial downturn.”