House Votes To Raise Debt Ceiling, Takes Its Pay Hostage Instead »

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WASHINGTON -- The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to raise the nation's debt ceiling by an unspecified amount, suspending the federal government's restriction on borrowing until late May. The legislation passed the lower chamber by 285 to 144, with nearly three dozen Republicans opposing the measure. Source Main page (current trends)

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