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Jun 2023
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Debt Deal Heads to Senate, As Time Runs ...

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A.M. Edition for June 1. A sweeping bill to suspend the U.S. debt ceiling is on its way to the Senate after clearing the House with bipartisan support last night. Plus, Exxon and Chevron shareholders reject a raft of climate proposals in the latest hit to ESG efforts. And WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels previews a NATO meeting today where officials will discuss whether Ukraine has a future in the alliance. Luke Vargas hosts.

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