6 Ways to Raise the Debt Ceiling

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Introduction

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House Speaker John Boehner and other GOP leaders don't deny that failing to raise the debt ceiling could be irresponsible, but say that to do so without also dealing with the nation's increased spending would be worse to America's long-term stability. Here are some things that could be part of a bipartisan compromise to raise the debt ceiling this summer.