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2023.01.12 05:48 GMT+8

U.S. lawmakers face battle over debt ceiling

Updated 2023.01.12 05:48 GMT+8
Owen Fairclough

The 118th U.S. Congress finally began this week after the Speaker of the House standoff brought government business almost to a standstill.

But if it brought relief for new Speaker Kevin McCarthy after the most protracted election for more than 150 years, some lawmakers fear a looming battle over money will be far more damaging.

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