A big deal to avert a big crisis, congressional leaders from both parties and the white house reaching a sweeping budget deal that would also lift the debt ceiling past next year’s election. But there still may be some hurdles. Joining us to talk about the issue is 92.5 Fox radio host and political commentator Drew Steele.
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Just days to spare, Senate gives final approval to debt ceiling deal, sending it to Biden
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