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McCarthy's bill for the looming debt limit would slash federal spending

Updated April 19, 2023

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy gave a speech about the economy at the New York Stock Exchange on April 17. (Getty Images)

This article was originally published on April 19, 2023.

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