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Here's why a high-stakes debt ceiling fight looms on Capitol Hill

House Republicans want to leverage must-pass legislation to raise the debt limit to extract federal spending cuts, but President Biden and congressional Democrats aren't interested in negotiating.

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Commentary: Americans unprepared for consequences of freewheeling federal spending

While waiting at a red light one day, my then-4-year-old son piped up from his car seat, “Mommy, the government should give everyone a dolphin.”

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Manchin floats fiscal commissions for debt limit bill

WASHINGTON — As President Joe Biden and most congressional Democrats say they won’t negotiate with Republicans on lifting the debt ceiling, at least one party centrist is willing to work across the aisle to get a deal.

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Manchin floats fiscal commissions for debt limit bill - Roll Call

The West Virginia centrist senator has a bipartisan proposal to set up expedited votes on trust fund solvency measures.

Roll Call

Will GOP blow up the world's economy?

Yes, the debt-ceiling fight is a boring, pointless political ritual — but the risk this time is off the charts

Salon

White House says no debt bargaining as McCarthy urges talks

WASHINGTON — House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called on Democrats to engage in talks with Republicans over a fiscal plan including an increase in the federal debt limit, while the White House reiterated its rejection of such negotiations, highlighting the risk of a market-rattling battle over the ceiling later this year.

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McCarthy calls for immediate negotiations on budget, debt limit

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Parties dig in for protracted fight over debt ceiling - Roll Call

Top House Republicans want to talk to President Joe Biden about the debt ceiling, but Democrats are in no mood to negotiate.

Roll Call

Republican: People "want to work longer"

"Republicans want you to work until you die. Shameful," advocacy group says

Salon

Republican seeking to raise Social Security age claims ‘people want to work longer’

The Georgia Republican says, ‘people come up to me, they actually want to work longer’

The Independent UK

DWP told to learn from Scottish benefits system after 'disturbing' call to MSP

AN MSP who was left furious after a “disturbing” disability benefits call for a family member will urge the UK Government to consider bringing…

The National (Scotland)

Former clients of Eric C. Conn have the opportunity to get SSA benefits back

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Live in Florida and prefer to vote by mail? Many are surprised that all must now reapply

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Whether it’s convenience for time-starved people, wanting to avoid haranguing by political activists outside polling places, or more time to study their choices — or a combination — Florida voters love casting their ballots from their couches or kitchen tables.

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Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda

WASHINGTON — Lifting the statutory debt ceiling is set to dominate this year’s budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree among themselves on what to ask for in exchange.

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Debt limit battle set to dominate 2023 fiscal agenda - Roll Call

Lifting the debt ceiling is set to dominate this year's budget agenda. Republicans first need to agree on what to ask for in exchange.

Daily Record

New Adult Disability Payment application guide could help people claim up to £156 each week

A successful claim for the devolved disability benefit could help with daily living and mobility costs.

Daily Record

PIP or ADP could provide up to £627 each month for people with chronic pain conditions

DWP is providing financial support for more than 170,000 people with Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.

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New update for families still waiting on backdated £25 weekly child payments this winter

New and existing claimants will receive backdated payments from the point of their application.

Daily Record

Motability Scheme set to end for some PIP claimants in Scotland this year

The vehicle leasing scheme is gradually being replaced by a similar one for new and existing disability claimants.

Daily Record

People claiming new Adult Disability Payment this year may also be due wide range of extra cash help

The devolved benefit will replace PIP for claimants living in Scotland by the end of 2025.

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Trump Organization finance chief Allen Weisselberg sentenced to 5 months for tax fraud, judge condemns ‘offensive’ greed

NEW YORK — A New York judge on Tuesday condemned the “offensive” greed of the Trump Organization’s Chief Financial Officer Allen Weisselberg before sentencing him to five months behind bars.

The Independent UK

Lawyer: Scammed clients get new shot at disability benefits

Some former clients of a disgraced Kentucky attorney who ran the largest U.S. Social Security scam in history may have a chance to get their lost disability payments back

Daily Mirror

Benefit sanctions will continue under Labour as party 'reforms' Universal Credit

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth said conditions on benefits were “important” to uphold people's “rights and responsibilities”, and will continue

Daily Record

Check if you are eligible for new Adult Disability Payment worth up to £156 each week

The devolved benefit is replacing PIP for people living in Scotland.

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