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Democrats Try to Force Debt-Ceiling Vote to Avoid Catastrophic Default

Democrats Try to Force Debt-Ceiling Vote to Avoid Catastrophic Default

Update: 2023-05-17
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A.M. Edition for May 17. House Democrats are working on a long-shot parliamentary maneuver designed to circumvent House Republican leadership and force a vote to raise the debt ceiling. WSJ White House reporter Annie Linskey says this signals how far apart the two sides are. Plus, the Journal’s Tom Fairless on why migration into affluent countries has reached a record high. And lawmakers in North Carolina ban most abortions after 12 weeks of pregnancy. Luke Vargas hosts.


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Democrats Try to Force Debt-Ceiling Vote to Avoid Catastrophic Default

Democrats Try to Force Debt-Ceiling Vote to Avoid Catastrophic Default

The Wall Street Journal