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Wednesday, September 06, 2017

Breaking News: The White House and congressional leaders agreed to raise the debt limit and fund the government for 3 months, avoiding a showdown for now

President Trump and congressional leaders agreed on Wednesday to increase the debt limit and fund the government until December, after the president sided with Democratic leaders over reluctant Republicans on a deal that would set up a fiscal showdown for year’s end.
Democrats announced the agreement moments after the House passed a first installment of relief from Hurricane Harvey. White House officials then confirmed it.
“Both sides have every intention of avoiding default in December and look forward to working together on the many issues before us,” the top Democrats in Congress, Senator Chuck Schumer and Representative Nancy Pelosi, said in a statement.
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5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Always the Answer !!! That's why it is now 20+ Trillion !!!

Let's Raise MY damn debt limit every time I need more $$$ !!

Anonymous said...

Because they cut FEMA and now they need it more than ever. Go on and build your wall but don't prioritize it over rebuilding and saving American lives after these hurricanes.

Anonymous said...

Of course they did.
They all work for the bankers!

Anonymous said...

Raise my debt ceiling for 3 months !!!

Anonymous said...

And the debt just rises.