Is that today’s picture? They sure look happy. And the stock market seems to like it. But isn’t this like celebrating a decision to up your dose of antibiotics? – Ilene
BREAKING: Senate Approves Raising Government Borrowing Limit By $1.9 Trillion
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We just got word from a trader that the Senate has passed a measure to increase the Federal borrowing limit by $1.9 trillion to $14.3 trillion.
Senators voted 60-39 to boost the limit by $1.9 trillion after approving a short-term increase in December.
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