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Debt limit
We have a debt ceiling deal. So what happens next?
Jun 2, 2023
Now, agencies and Congress need to figure out how to implement the thing.
What will happen once the debt ceiling deal is passed?
Jun 1, 2023
How will the Treasury act to make up for lost time?
The debt limit deal would reduce government spending by about $1.5 trillion
by
Justin Ho
May 31, 2023
Reduced government spending can have an impact on the broader economy. But economists say the effects will likely be limited.
Who does the U.S. owe $31.4 trillion?
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Janet Nguyen
May 26, 2023
Our creditors range from private investors to foreign governments. Some seek to align the debt limit with the budgeting process.
Debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, later than previously estimated, Yellen says
May 26, 2023
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday the projected debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, four days later than previously estimated.
Where does the US credit rating come from?
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
May 25, 2023
Atsi Sheth from Moody's gives us a behind the scenes look into the company's ratings process.
When will the U.S. run out of money? It’s tough to say.
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Justin Ho
May 25, 2023
Predicting the exact timing of a government default is difficult, given the amount of the variability in government spending and revenue.
For public good, not for profit.
The messy money reality at the center of the debt ceiling fight
May 22, 2023
Raising the federal government’s borrowing limit isn’t about spending. It’s about how money works.
Corporate borrowing is up this month, despite rising interest rates
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Justin Ho
May 19, 2023
Recent mergers and the ongoing debt limit negotiations in Congress could be prompting companies to borrow more.
Is the federal debt limit unconstitutional?
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Janet Nguyen
May 10, 2023
A union that represents government employees is suing the president and treasury secretary to get them to disregard the debt limit.