A new plan from a conservative bloc of Republicans highlights differences within the party.
that it said must be met to secure its members' votes on raising the debt ceiling limit. The demands include an end to Biden's student loan forgiveness program and removing climate change spending and an increase in IRS funding from 2022's Inflation Reduction Act.does not agree on a deal on the debt ceiling, which sets the amount of money the U.S. government is authorized to borrow to pay for spending.
"America will not default on our debts unless President Biden chooses to do so," Freedom Caucus Chair Scott Perry, a Pennsylvania Republican, said during a Friday press conference. At left, House Freedom Caucus member and GOP Representative Scott Perry speaks during a Friday news conference on the debt ceiling negotiations. At right, President Joe Biden delivers remarks on Friday's February jobs report. The Freedom Caucus has released a set of demands regarding a limit on the debt ceiling.
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