What’s in, what’s out of the debt limit bill

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President Joe Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a disastrous U.S. default.

Take a look at what’s in, what’s out of the debt limit bill to avert US default.

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