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Coverage dated April 16, 2023

Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill... with a big 'if'

Headline from 12News Phoenix

The White House hit back, accusing McCarthy of "dangerous economic hostage taking."

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  1. 12News Phoenix

    Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill... with a big 'if' (opens 12News Phoenix)

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    12News Phoenix's feed description

    The White House hit back, accusing McCarthy of "dangerous economic hostage taking."

  2. Bowling Green Daily News

    Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill — but can he do it? (opens Bowling Green Daily News)

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    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pledging to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only if coupled with a cap on future federal spending. Voting could come

  3. KREM Spokane

    Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill — with spending cap (opens KREM Spokane)

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    KREM Spokane's feed description

    The White House hit back, accusing McCarthy of "dangerous economic hostage taking."

  4. WTOP Washington DC

    Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill — with a big ‘if’ (opens WTOP Washington DC)

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    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledged on Monday to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only on condition of capping future federal spending increases at 1% — as he lashed out at President Joe Biden for refusing to engage in budget-cutting negotiations to prevent a debt crisis.

  5. Los Angeles Times

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy vows to pass debt bill — with a big 'if' (opens Los Angeles Times)

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    Los Angeles Times's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is pledging to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only if coupled with a cap on future federal spending

  6. NBC4 Washington

    House Speaker McCarthy Vows to Pass Bill to Raise Debt Ceiling — With Spending Cap (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is vowing to pass legislation to raise the nation’s debt ceiling — but only coupled with a cap on future federal spending.

  7. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill -- with a big 'if' | News Channel 3-12 (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    Speaker McCarthy vows to pass debt bill -- with a big 'if'

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