Coverage dated May 27, 2023

Debt ceiling tests McCarthy, as GOP speaker rides breezily through fight of his career

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Kevin McCarthy was never Washington’s bet to become House speaker. But the 58-year-old is now leading House Republicans in the high-wire act of his career. Having negotiated a deal with Democratic President Joe Biden over raising the nation’s debt limit, he now must deliver the votes to pass it into…

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Minneapolis Star Tribune
Debt ceiling tests Speaker McCarthy as he rides breezily through high-wire act of his career (opens Minneapolis Star Tribune)
Published May 27, 2023
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One morning amid the debt ceiling crisis, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy climbed onto his mountain bike and took a ride along the National Mall, marveling at the monuments.
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Debt ceiling tests McCarthy, as GOP speaker rides breezily through fight of his career (opens KOB 4)
Published May 27, 2023
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Kevin McCarthy was never Washington’s bet to become House speaker. But the 58-year-old is now leading House Republicans in the high-wire act of his career. Having negotiated a deal with Democratic President Joe Biden over raising the nation’s debt limit, he now must deliver the votes to pass it into…
Portland Press Herald
Debt ceiling tests McCarthy as he rides breezily through high-wire act of his career (opens Portland Press Herald)
Published May 27, 2023
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McCarthy laid down a marker in his first meeting with Biden back in February. The new Republican speaker refused to raise any taxes to help offset federal deficits.

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