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If the U.S. breaches the debt ceiling, these states would feel it most

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Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.

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  1. 6ABC Philadelphia

    Debt default could cut millions of jobs. Here's who would lose employment first (opens 6ABC Philadelphia)

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    6ABC Philadelphia's feed description

    A debt default could cause nearly 8 million job cuts, Moody's Analytics said.

  2. CBS News

    If the U.S. breaches the debt ceiling, these states would feel it most (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Even a short default could wipe out more than a million jobs, especially in parts of the U.S. that depend on federal spending.

  3. FOX Business

    US debt default could destroy 7 million jobs, analysis shows (opens FOX Business)

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    FOX Business's feed description

    If President Biden and Republicans fail to strike a deal to raise the debt ceiling, it could trigger a deep recession that sends unemployment above 8%.

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