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Senate dodges US debt disaster, voting to extend borrowing

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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dodged a U.S. debt disaster Thursday night, voting to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December and temporarily avert an unprecedented federal default that experts

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  1. CNN

    Live updates: Debt ceiling news and vote (opens CNN)

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    The deadline to raise the debt ceiling to avoid the US defaulting for the first time ever is less than two weeks away. Follow here for the latest news on negotiations on Capitol Hill.

  2. CBS News

    What's going on with the debt ceiling (opens CBS News)

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    The Senate is trying again to raise the nation's debt limit. Here are the ins-and-outs of those efforts.

  3. Washington Times

    Senate readies vote to hike debt ceiling until December amid GOP tensions (opens Washington Times)

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    Senate Democrats and Republicans reached a deal on Thursday to avert a default on U.S. debts until early December, but it remains to be seen how many GOP lawmakers will fall in line.

  4. PBS NewsHour

    WATCH LIVE: Senate votes on short-term increase to debt limit (opens PBS NewsHour)

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    PBS NewsHour's feed description

    Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.

  5. Lebanon Express

    Senate dodges US debt disaster, voting to extend borrowing (opens Lebanon Express)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate dodged a U.S. debt disaster Thursday night, voting to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December and temporarily avert an unprecedented federal default that experts

  6. CNN

    Schumer says Senate will vote tonight on debt limit increase agreement (opens CNN)

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    The deadline to raise the debt ceiling to avoid the US defaulting for the first time ever is less than two weeks away. Follow here for the latest news on negotiations on Capitol Hill.

  7. Truthout

    McConnell Says He'll Allow Vote on Raising Debt Ceiling Through December (opens Truthout)

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    The United States government was set to default on its debts — something it has never done before — later this month.

  8. Berkshire Eagle

    Senate avoids a US debt disaster, votes to extend borrowing (opens Berkshire Eagle)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dodged a U.S. debt disaster, voting to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December and temporarily avert an unprecedented federal default that experts warned

  9. Tampa Bay Times

    Senate avoids a U.S. debt disaster, votes to extend borrowing (opens Tampa Bay Times)

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    A GOP concession to give up its blockade for now was not popular with some in the Republican caucus, who said the nation’s debt levels are unsustainable.

  10. The Guardian

    US Senate averts financial crisis with debt deal | First Thing (opens The Guardian)

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    Senators voted 50-48 in favour of raising the borrowing limit. Plus, ‘upgrading’ your marriage

  11. St. Louis Post-Dispatch

    Senate avoids US debt disaster, votes to delay borrowing (opens St. Louis Post-Dispatch)

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    St. Louis Post-Dispatch's feed description

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dodged a U.S. debt disaster, voting to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December and temporarily avert an unprecedented federal default that experts warned

  12. Journal Times

    Senate delays US default disaster, voting to extend debt limit into December (opens Journal Times)

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    A bill to raise the U.S. debt limit cleared the Senate on Thursday night, likely staving off a default crisis. House approval is still needed.

  13. FOX Business

    Senate passes temporary debt ceiling extension - what the new December deadline means for mortgage rates (opens FOX Business)

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    The Senate passed a temporary extension of the debt ceiling, but President Joe Biden warned of the costs to consumers, including higher interest rates. Here's what to expect.

  14. Fox7 Austin

    Senate leaders agree to extend debt ceiling, avoid default (opens Fox7 Austin)

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    Senate leaders announced an agreement Thursday to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December, temporarily averting an unprecedented federal default that experts say would devastate the economy.

  15. The Guardian

    US debt ceiling measure heads to the House as partisan tensions flare – live (opens The Guardian)

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    Senate approves deal to extend government’s borrowing authority, with House coming back to vote on it Tuesday – follow the latest

  16. The Times of Israel

    Senate dodges US debt disaster, voting to extend borrowing into December (opens The Times of Israel)

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    The Times of Israel's feed description

    Party-line Democratic vote to raise debt ceiling by nearly half-trillion dollars brings instant relief in Washington and far beyond, but still only a reprieve for 2 months

  17. Christian Science Monitor

    Dodging debt disaster, US Senate votes to extend borrowing (opens Christian Science Monitor)

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    Avoiding an unprecedented default, the U.S. Senate voted along party lines on Thursday to move the debt cap deadline into December. President Biden harshly criticized Republicans in the Senate for threatening a filibuster, saying their actions are dangerous.

  18. Gopusa

    McConnell caves, debt ceiling rises for 2 months (opens Gopusa)

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    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has dodged a U.S. debt disaster, voting to extend the government’s borrowing authority into December and temporarily avert an unprecedented federal default that experts warned would devastate the economy and harm millions of Americans.

  19. Townhall

    UPDATE: Debt Ceiling Increase Passes; After 'Drama,' Senate Secures Procedural Vote for Raising Debt Ceiling (opens Townhall)

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    Update:The U.S. Senate on Thursday night voted 50-48 for a short-term increase on the debt ceiling, which will last until December. The vote was along party lines, with Sens. Richard

  20. NBC 6 South Florida

    Senate Passes Short-Term Increase to the Debt Limit, House to Vote on It in Coming Days (opens NBC 6 South Florida)

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    The Senate on Thursday approved a bill to help the U.S. avoid a default on its debt in the next few weeks.

  21. CBS News

    Senate approves short-term extension of the debt ceiling (opens CBS News)

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    The measure now goes to the House, which is slated to vote on it next week.

  22. The Hill

    Senate approves short-term debt ceiling increase (opens The Hill)

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    The Senate on Thursday approved a deal to increase the debt ceiling and keep the country solvent into December, moving to stave off a default expected to occur in a matter of days.

  23. Newsweek

    U.S. Senate signs off on debt ceiling deal, punts to December (opens Newsweek)

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    The U.S. Senate has formally agreed to avert a looming debt crisis—but just for two months.

  24. Black Enterprise

    The Senate Is Working To Advance A Short Term Debt Limit Increase (opens Black Enterprise)

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    The Senate took a step toward passing a $480 billion increase in Treasury Department borrowing authority, averting a catastrophic debt default

  25. Fox News

    Democrats, Republicans vote to lift debt ceiling for now: LIVE UPDATES (opens Fox News)

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    Senate lawmakers voted to approve a short-term increase to the federal debt ceiling on Thursday night, ending a weekslong standoff on Capitol Hill and averting a default that could have triggered a recession.

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