Obama Demands Swift Action on Debt Limit

Wants it raised quickly

Reason Staff | 1.14.2013 2:36 PM

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama demanded on Monday that lawmakers raise the nation's $16.4 trillion federal debt limit quickly, warning that "Social Security benefits and veterans' checks will be delayed" if they don't and cautioning Republicans not to insist on cuts to government spending in exchange.

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Lyle 12 years ago

... but we're not a deadbeat nation. Look into the mirror sir. Look into the mirror.

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