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October 8, 2021

Senate Votes to Lift Debt Ceiling Until Early December
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The Senate has approved a short-term deal to increase the debt ceiling
to prevent the federal government from defaulting on its debt for the
first time ever. The deal gives the federal government enough money to
make debt payments until early December.


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