Debt Limit Fight Moves to the Senate as Default Date Nears

Leaders of both parties urged quick action to avoid a default, but some senators want to consider changes. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have
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Leaders of both parties urged quick action to avoid a default, but some senators want to consider changes. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have

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The Texas Republican, who is the policy director for the hard-right House Freedom Caucus, has become the face of Republican opposition to a compromise forged to avert a federal default. Send any friend a story As a subscriber, you have

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