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U.S. Will Hit Debt Limit Jan. 19, Yellen Tells Congress

The Treasury Department expects to begin taking “extraordinary measures” to continue paying the government’s obligations ahead of what’s expected to be a big fight to raise the borrowing cap.

By Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley

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U.S. Deficit Fell to $1.4 Trillion in 2022

Borrowing remained elevated last year as spending fights loom in a divided Congress.

By Alan Rappeport and Jim Tankersley

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The U.S. May Finally Breach the Debt Ceiling. Here’s Why That Would Be Very Bad.

If Congress fails to increase the government’s borrowing limit in time, the result would be a shock to the economy and financial markets.

By Alan Rappeport Jim Tankersley and Jeanna Smialek

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Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit

An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain.

By Jim Tankersley

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