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January 18, 2023
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Grace Segers
The Debt Ceiling Time Bomb Is Ticking Again. This Could Be the Year It Explodes.
The new year has brought the same old worries about breaching the debt limit. But there’s one worrying change: An unruly group of House Republicans is now in charge.
September 12, 2021
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Grace Segers
Sorry, Everyone, but Congress Is Bringing Back Debt Ceiling Foolishness
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes—like economic ruin!
June 20, 2014
Brian Beutler
Republicans Probably Won't Force a Shutdown Before the Election. But After?
October 3, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
The Republicans Are Starting to Reek of Desperation
September 30, 2013
Kevin Mahnken
To Understand the Budget Debate, You Need to Understand the Sequester. Here's a Quick Primer.
September 23, 2013
Jonathan Cohn
This Optimistic News Actually Makes a Shutdown More Likely
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