"Debt ceiling bill passes House with key takeaways and party divisions"
TL;DR
The US House of Representatives passed the debt ceiling bill, which will now move to the Senate. The bill faced opposition from both Republicans and Democrats, with more Democrats supporting it. Key Democratic programs, such as food stamp benefits and climate initiatives, will be impacted. However, health plans and social security will be preserved. President Biden and Kevin McCarthy both claimed victory, and the Senate is expected to pass the bill despite some progressive opposition.
Topics:nationpolitics#debt-ceiling-bill#democrats#joe-biden#politics#republicans#us-house-of-representatives
- Debt ceiling bill: key takeaways from the vote The Guardian US
- Republicans and Democrats who bucked party leaders by voting no The Hill
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- California Dems are angry over these three debt limit concessions San Francisco Chronicle
- As debt ceiling deal passes House, stock futures take milestone in stride USA TODAY
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