Biden used his inaugural speech to the nation from the Oval Office to highlight the bill and the compromises it contains, pointing to the importance of averting a default.
Biden used his inaugural speech to the nation from the Oval Office to highlight the bill and the compromises it contains, pointing to the importance of averting a default.
The bar was set low for Kevin McCarthy, a newcomer to the speakership, while Joe Biden is an unpopular president who first refused to talk on lifting the debt ceiling. Also, the fact that they are on opposing sides in Washington s political fight makes their feat all the more remarkable
The legislation passed the upper chamber a day after the House united in rare bipartisan fashion to approve the deal reached between Republicans in the White House last week.
The legislation passed the upper chamber a day after the House united in rare bipartisan fashion to approve the deal reached between Republicans in the White House last week.