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U.S. hits its debt limit and now risks defaulting on its bills

The U.S. Capitol Building is seen on Jan. 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. reached its debt limit on Thursday and is resorting to extraordinary measures to avoid defaulting on its debt. (Getty Images)
The U.S. Capitol Building is seen on Jan. 19, 2023, in Washington, D.C. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the U.S. reached its debt limit on Thursday and is resorting to extraordinary measures to avoid defaulting on its debt. (Getty Images)

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