The debt ceiling, explained.
Episode Date: January 17, 2023The debt ceiling (or debt limit). During the recent debate over the next Speaker of the House, one of the key impending issues was the debt ceiling, o...
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1006 episodes transcribedThe debt ceiling (or debt limit). During the recent debate over the next Speaker of the House, one of the key impending issues was the debt ceiling, o...
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