Debt Ceiling Debate: Congress Reaches .

Debt Ceiling Debate: Congress Reaches a Decision

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What Is the Debt Ceiling?

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What Happens If the Debt Ceiling Isn't Raised?

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Who Is for and Against Raising the Debt Ceiling?

How Did the Vote to Raise the Debt Ceiling Go?

On Tuesday, September 21st, the House of Representatives passed a bill to raise the debt ceiling with broad bipartisan support.