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Speaker McCarthy-Biden Doesn't Think Debt Ceiling Talks Are Important

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Speaker of the House of Representatives Kevin McCarthy speaking following the House's passage of the 'Parents Bill of Rights.' States that President Joe Biden 'doesn't think debt ceiling talks are important.' Adds that 'I’ve been waiting for me to get back with me..he’s really jeopardizing the credit of America.'

  • Jennifer Shutt at News from the States: "McCarthy says he doesn't know what House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington was talking about yesterday when he told reporters the GOP was preparing an offer on spending cuts in exchange for a debt limit bill. Q: On the debt limit, Chairman Arrington said yesterday that you guys were finalizing a list of proposals... about spending cuts. Can you talk a little bit more about that? McCarthy: I don't know what he's talking about."

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