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The President, Republicans and the Debt Ceiling
At a surprise news conference this morning, President Obama said the latest dispute over the debt ceiling is already damaging the economy.
By Warren Olney • • 51m ListenAt a surprise news conference this morning, President Obama said the latest dispute over the debt ceiling is already damaging the economy.
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3 storiesObama Makes Opening Argument on Debt Ceiling
President Obama held an unexpected news conference this morning to briefly review his first term in office as prepares for his second. But his main focus was on the latest dispute with Republicans over the debt ceiling. He said they have two choices: pay America’s bills or create an economic crisis…
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To explain the debt ceiling dispute, the President today used a homely metaphor: eating out at a restaurant and not paying the bill… He accused Republicans of “playing chicken with the full faith and credit of the United States” and threatening to shut down the government. We explain the “debt ceiling” debate and its economic and political…
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