As the Treasury Department begins taking steps to avoid hitting the debt limit, Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves politically for a drawn-out fight.
Category: House of Representatives
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Months Before a Potential Crisis, Both Parties Kick Off a Fiscal Blame Game
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America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears
The New York Times – Business:The milestone will not immediately affect markets or growth, but it sets the stage for months of entrenched partisan warfare.
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The Costuming of George Santos
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Throughout history, clothes have maketh the con man.
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Republicans’ Internecine Conflict Is Mirrored in Conservative Media
The New York Times – Business:National Review has called the House leadership votes “an embarrassing spectacle.” Others have cheered it on.
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Kevin McCarthy’s Business Ties Complicate His Rise to Power
The New York Times – Business:To land the House speaker position, the California Republican will have to win over opponents who question his ties to Silicon Valley and his commitment to right wing causes.
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Tesla Investors Fear for a Tough 2023
The New York Times – Business:A huge sell-off wiped billions of dollars from the electric carmaker’s market capitalization on Tuesday. Analysts see more trouble ahead.
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Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead
The New York Times – Business:The president used a slim congressional majority to enact legislation that could reshape the American economy — if his administration can make the laws succeed.
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Advice From Pelosi’s Daughter: ‘Every Woman Needs a Paul Pelosi’
The New York Times – Movies:Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband, a multimillionaire venture capitalist recovering from a brutal attack, has long taken care of the couple’s “business of living,’’ including shopping for the speaker’s clothes.