Yellen warns of looming June 1 US debt ceiling deadline
02 May 2023 |
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US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has written to congressional leaders warning that the federal government could run out of cash as early as June 1, unless they agree on raising the debt limit or suspending it.
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