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How the debt ceiling debate may end

Clip: 02/03/2023 | 15m 13s  | Video has closed captioning.

For the first time since Kevin McCarthy was elected House speaker, he and President Biden held a one-on-one meeting at the White House. They discussed a long list of priorities, including the ability to avoid a financial crisis. Biden is sticking to his position that he won’t negotiate on the debt limit while McCarthy says Republicans won’t take action without spending cuts.

Aired: 02/03/23

Rating: NR

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