Treasury Secretary Urges Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling Through ‘Regular Order’

Treasury Secretary Urges Congress to Raise Debt Ceiling Through ‘Regular Order’
President Joe Biden receives an economic briefing with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen in the Oval Office at the White House on Jan. 29, 2021. Kevin Lamarque/Reuters
Masooma Haq
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Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen urged Congress on Aug. 9 to raise the debt ceiling through “regular order,” as Senate Democrats get ready to pass the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill this week and introduce their $3.5 trillion spending package.

However, neither measure addresses increasing the debt ceiling.

Masooma Haq
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Masooma Haq began reporting for The Epoch Times from Pakistan in 2008. She currently covers a variety of topics including U.S. government, culture, and entertainment.
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