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Published
June 1, 2023

Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden

President Biden said he would sign the bill into law as soon as possible. "This bipartisan agreement is a big win for our economy and the American people,” the president said.
Published
June 1, 2023

Debt ceiling deal advances pipeline and tweaks environmental rules. But more work remains.

The budget deal was being debated Thursday in the Senate, where lawmakers are working to meet a Monday deadline before the U.S. risks a devastating default.
Published
May 31, 2023

Senate leaders stress time crunch as they prepare for debt ceiling bill

Sen. Susan Collins said she remains 'very concerned' about the short-term funding provision in the bill.
Published
May 31, 2023

Changes to food aid in debt bill would cost money, far from savings Republicans envisioned

An estimate from the Congressional Budget Office says that while the new work requirements in SNAP would save money, the added benefits pushed by Democrats would cost more – and add almost 80,000 people to the rolls in an average month.
Published
May 31, 2023

House OKs debt ceiling bill to avoid default, sends Biden-McCarthy deal to Senate

With an overwhelming House vote, 314-117, the bill now heads to the Senate with passage expected by week's end.

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Published
May 30, 2023

Debt limit deal is in place, but budget deficit is still a multi-decade challenge for U.S. government

Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid consume an ever-growing share of federal spending and will continue to grow in coming years.
Published
May 30, 2023

Here’s what’s in, what’s out of the debt limit bill to avert U.S. default

The details of the deal between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are out.
Published
May 30, 2023

Debt limit deal heads to vote in full House while McCarthy scrambles for Republican approval

The hard-fought measure is now headed to a House vote Wednesday.
Published
May 30, 2023

Commentary: Social Security needs our help if we want it to deliver for us

It’s time for Congress to stop starving the Social Security Administration of the resources it needs to serve the public efficiently and effectively.
Published
May 28, 2023

Debt ceiling tests McCarthy as he rides breezily through high-wire act of his career

McCarthy laid down a marker in his first meeting with Biden back in February. The new Republican speaker refused to raise any taxes to help offset federal deficits.