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May 2023
9m 17s

House Leaves Town without Debt Deal

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As lawmakers head home for the holiday weekend, negotiators have yet to produce a deal on raising the debt ceiling. CNN Political Director David Chalian explains where negotiations stand between the White House and House Republicans. With one week to go before the Treasury Department’s deadline, many lawmakers are worried they’ll get the short end of the stick.

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