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McCarthy releases plan to raise debt ceiling

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In exchange for raising the debt ceiling and avoiding a government default, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's plan calls for slashing federal spending, cutting regulations and putting stricter rules on some social programs.

NPR's Barbara Sprunt joins us with more.

This segment aired on April 20, 2023.

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