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Column: The U.S. economy is again being held hostage to our ridiculous federal debt ceiling

Por: Los Angeles Times Business January 17, 2023

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The individuals in charge of U.S. fiscal policy are often thought to be among the most sober people in the world, so you may be wondering why we're suddenly hearing ideas such as the minting of a trillion-dollar platinum coin or selling $100 face-value Treasury bonds for $200. Sadly, the answer is simple: Infantile poseurs in the House Republican majority are threatening to block an increase in the federal debt ceiling. Again. Republican... + full article



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