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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. 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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Democratic Senators Press Southwest Over Its Christmas Meltdown

A group of lawmakers sent a letter to the airline’s chief executive seeking information about the widespread disruptions that stranded travelers last month.

By Mark Walker

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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