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YOU DECIDE: Should Congress Raise the Debt Ceiling?

June 2, 2023 btwadmin 0

In 1917, Congress created the “debt ceiling,” which is the maximum amount of money that the U.S. Treasury can borrow to pay for government programs […]

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UPDATED!! Debt Ceiling Squabble

October 17, 2013 btwuser 0

Last night, the president and Congress overcame their disagreements to end the government shutdown and avoid the possible debt ceiling (also called the debt limit) […]

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