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Biden calls May 9 meeting with congressional leaders to discuss the debt ceiling
Just the News ^ | 5/1/23 | Ben Whedon

Posted on 05/01/2023 5:19:49 PM PDT by CFW

President Joe Biden has called a meeting of key congressional leaders to discuss a resolution to the debt ceiling standoff as Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warns the U.S. may default without a resolution before June 1.

Biden's call for talks follows weeks of refusing to meet with congressional Republicans to discuss a prospective resolution. The meeting has been set for May 9, the Washington Post reported, citing a "White House official."

The gathering would mark the first meeting between House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and President Joe Biden on the matter since Feb. 1. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries have also been invited.

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This is an obvious ploy so that afterwards the democrats and the media can say the GOP refused to make concessions and are holding the nation hostage.

However, at least the democrats are pretending to "come to the table". I hope the GOP holds strong and refuses to just raise the debt ceiling without some cuts in exchange. Tell Biden there is a bill the House has passed, either agree to it or be responsible for the repercussions.

1 posted on 05/01/2023 5:19:49 PM PDT by CFW
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McConnell agreed to shive House GOP in back


2 posted on 05/01/2023 5:22:57 PM PDT by slapshot ( - Get woke go broke-)
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The US has horrible people making decisions that hurt all of us.


3 posted on 05/01/2023 5:25:04 PM PDT by joma89 (Buy weapons and ammo, folks, and have the will to use them.)
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Between 10 and 2!


4 posted on 05/01/2023 5:26:49 PM PDT by Dr. Ursus
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RE: McConnell agreed to shive House GOP in back

By now he’s probably getting tendinitis from shiving people in DC. May as well be in a maximum security prison shower.


5 posted on 05/01/2023 5:27:07 PM PDT by frank ballenger (You have summoned up a thundercloud. You're gonna hear from me. Anthem by Leonard Cohen)
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why not tomorrow....


6 posted on 05/01/2023 5:53:13 PM PDT by Sacajaweau ( )
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Just say NOPE to the dope.


7 posted on 05/01/2023 5:55:30 PM PDT by MtnClimber (For photos of Colorado scenery and wildlife, click on my screen name for my FR home page.)
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Or… let's not blow any more $$ on the Ukies as the Russians will be celebrating on the 9th for the fall of Backmut. 🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻🕺🏻 🇷🇺
8 posted on 05/01/2023 6:24:35 PM PDT by MotorCityBuck (Keep the change, you filthy animal! )
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Team Biden is burning America down and have asked Kevin McCarthy to get more matches.. He says HOW MANY?


9 posted on 05/01/2023 6:30:55 PM PDT by CivilWarBrewing (Get off my back for my usage of CAPS, especially you snowflake males! MAN UP!)
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“However, at least the democrats are pretending to “come to the table”

They both are always ar the table.

I’d like to see what would happen if we defaulted.


10 posted on 05/01/2023 6:49:01 PM PDT by cymbeline
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11 posted on 05/01/2023 7:01:51 PM PDT by CapandBall
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What is the point of a debt ceiling when they just keep raising it? And then one side accuses the opposers to raising it of holding the country hostage? What the hell? Don’t bother with a bloody debt ceiling! Just print money and eliminate income tax. Go all the way!


12 posted on 05/01/2023 7:03:32 PM PDT by mikey_hates_everything
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Everything’s fine. Just fine.

Oh Republic Bank - now it’s Muh Democracy Bank.

Everything’s fine.

Oh yeah debt ceiling - pesky.


13 posted on 05/01/2023 7:03:47 PM PDT by FlyingEagle
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Dear Joe:

Since you refused to negotiate, we wrote a bill all by ourselves. It is ready for Senate passage and your signature.

Kevin


14 posted on 05/01/2023 7:29:11 PM PDT by Brian Griffin
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FJB’s two, two hour work days this week must be booked up with really important things like climate change or boys who want to be girls meetings . . .


15 posted on 05/01/2023 7:41:16 PM PDT by MCSETots
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Just say NOPE to the dope.

Partner, we all are hoping that they hold Obama's feet to the fire since Obama is pretty much acting like he is the POTUS.

16 posted on 05/01/2023 8:26:53 PM PDT by TheConservativeTejano (The Business of America is Business)
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Biden and his stooge crew caught flat footed by McCarthy holding out they don’t have a budget hoped for another blank check with their government shut down propaganda.

If the had a brain they would get busted for smuggling shit.


17 posted on 05/02/2023 9:27:58 AM PDT by Vaduz (....)
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