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ArcticStones's avatar

From what I am reading, there is talk of "temporarily" scrapping the debt ceiling – for instance, for the next two years. If so, it would be back in place by the time the next president, who might well be a Democrat, is sworn in in 2029.

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Henrik's avatar

What’s the functional difference between “temporarily” scrapping it and a two-year suspension a la every previous debt ceiling standoff

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ArcticStones's avatar

In the past, if I recall correctly, the debt ceiling has generally been raised, not scrapped or suspended. I could be wrong...

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Toiler On the Sea's avatar

Trump will sadly still be President in two years . . .

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