As expected, the debt ceiling has been raised, this time for three months so there will be no government shut down. With all the devastation from Harvey and looming Hurricane Irma hitting South Florida, this isn’t the time for a government shut down, even as a conservative.
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BREAKING: Congressional Dems say Trump agrees to raise the debt ceiling, fund government for 3 months as part of Harvey aid deal.
— The Associated Press (@AP) September 6, 2017
BREAKING – Trump agreed to Dem demands to raise the debt ceiling for 3 months & do CR until Dec. 15 in exchange for votes.
— Rachael Bade (@rachaelmbade) September 6, 2017
Trump on Air Force One tells press had good meeting with Dem leaders Pelosi and Schumer. "We agreed to a 3-month extension on debt ceiling."
— Jennifer Jacobs (@JenniferJJacobs) September 6, 2017
Trump and congressional leaders reach agreement to extend debt ceiling and keep government open til Dec. 15.
— Peter Baker (@peterbakernyt) September 6, 2017