Stalled Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue Between White House and Republicans

Stalled Debt Ceiling Negotiations Continue Between White House and Republicans.

Despite acknowledging “serious differences” with Republicans, President Joe Biden expressed optimism that a default could be avoided.

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The second meeting between White House and Republican negotiators concluded with no progress reported by either side.

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Representative Garret Graves described the discussion as candid, but not a negotiation.

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