
What Are the Treasury’s “Extraordinary Measures”?
Here’s what the Treasury can do to keep the federal government from defaulting on its debts.
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The rising national debt threatens economic growth and opportunities for future generations. Learn more — and get involved.
Here’s what the Treasury can do to keep the federal government from defaulting on its debts.
Read MoreLearn the basics, as well as the implications for our economy and fiscal condition.
Read MoreHere are CBO's options to put us on a more sustainable fiscal path.
Read MoreThese charts illustrate our fiscal and economic landscape as we head into the new year.
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SOURCE: The New York Times
Biden and McCarthy Are Set to Discuss Debt Limit as Both Sides Trade BarbsSOURCE: NBC News
Federal Reserve Officials Prepare Latest Interest Rate Announcement as Inflation Appears to Slow DownSOURCE: The Washington Post
Biden to Host McCarthy at White House as Debt-Limit Talks StartSOURCE: The New York Times
Smaller Rate Increase by Federal Reserve Likely as Inflation Cools