Deal Delayed As US Debt Deadline Looms

Another day has passed in Washington with no deal to reopen the government and raise the debt ceiling to avoid a possible default. House Republican leaders put off a possible vote on a revised plan, after it became apparent it did not have enough support in the House and would not pass the Senate. Democratic and Republican Senate leaders, who were waiting to see what the outcome would be in the House, then resumed negotiations on their earlier plan. Both House and Senate proposals would fund ...

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