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August 3, 2023
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Timothy Noah
Republican Chaos Is to Blame for the Fitch Downgrade
We got here through decades of sabotage whenever a Democrat was in the White House. But Biden isn’t doing enough today to stop it.
June 6, 2023
Grace Segers
House Conservatives Cut Off GOP Bill to Spite Their Own Speaker
A symbolic bill on gas stoves flamed out because of conservative anger at McCarthy over the debt ceiling deal.
June 2, 2023
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Grace Segers
The Work Requirements Fight Isn’t Over
Conservatives grumble that the debt ceiling deal was insufficient. Can they force new talks on work requirements?
June 1, 2023
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Daniel Strauss
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Grace Segers
Who Wants to Crown Ron DeSantis?
PLUS: debt ceiling fatigue and Chris Christie chronicles
June 1, 2023
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Michael Tomasky
What Happened to the Big, Bad Freedom Caucus? They Got Rolled, That’s What.
Yes, they made noise, and most of them voted against the debt deal. But they had zero influence. Biden White House, take note.
June 1, 2023
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Grace Segers
McCarthy Emerges From the Debt Deal ... Stronger?
By getting the deal through the fractious House, the speaker proved his doubters wrong.
May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
Bernie Sanders Says He Cannot “in Good Conscience” Vote for Debt Ceiling Bill
“The future of the world is literally at stake,” the Vermont senator wrote in announcing his opposition.
May 31, 2023
Tori Otten
GOP Congressman Says Debt Bill Should Go After Low-Income Housing Too
With a House vote on the bill quickly approaching, Glenn Grothman is making one last attempt to cut even more social services.
May 31, 2023
Prem Thakker
“Moderate” Nancy Mace Goes on Steve Bannon’s Show to Complain About Debt Bill
Bannon, a white nationalist, thanked Mace for being “one of the leaders of having people grow a set.”
May 31, 2023
Tori Otten
“It’s Cruelty”: House Progressives Slam Debt Ceiling Bill as Vote Nears
“This never should have been the case in the first place,” said Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Pramila Jayapal.
May 31, 2023
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Timothy Noah
The Debt Ceiling Compromise Is a Missed Opportunity to Raise Taxes on the Wealthy
At least the debt crisis is now over. But the Kevin McCarthy crisis is just getting started.
May 31, 2023
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Grace Segers
The Debt Deal That Nobody Liked
The debt ceiling agreement forged by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy will save the economy from default, but the vibes on Capitol Hill were still decidedly mixed.
May 31, 2023
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Alex Shephard
Joe Biden Won the Debt Ceiling Negotiation but Lost the War
Yes, the deal he struck with Kevin McCarthy could have been worse. But its long-term implications are dire.
May 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
GOP Congressman Admits Debt Ceiling Fight Was About Helping 2024 Republican Nominee
A national default is OK as long as Republicans win the White House, according to this logic.
May 30, 2023
Tori Otten
Here Are the House Republicans Expected to Vote Against the Debt Ceiling Deal
Kevin McCarthy does not have his entire party behind him.
May 30, 2023
Prem Thakker
Kevin McCarthy: We’re Putting Work Requirements on ... Kids?
That’s one way to sell your debt ceiling deal to the American public.
May 30, 2023
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Michael Tomasky
There’s Only One Question Now: Can Kevin McCarthy Deliver the Votes?
The speaker has his debt ceiling deal—but saboteurs are lying in wait.
May 27, 2023
Jason Linkins
Will the Debt Ceiling Deal Mortgage the Democrats’ Future in Washington?
Lawmakers might once again forestall a debt default, but not without teaching the GOP that they can get away with holding the economy hostage.
May 26, 2023
Prem Thakker
Jamaal Bowman: Why Are We Negotiating With Economic Terrorists (Republicans)?
The New York representative does not see any need to negotiate with Republicans on the debt ceiling.
May 26, 2023
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Grace Segers
Why It Matters if the U.S. Credit Rating Is Downgraded—Again
The current debt ceiling impasse could convince ratings agencies to cast their baleful eye over the U.S. sovereign credit, with serious implications.
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