Latest "debt-ceiling" stories
‘Devastating’ debt default threatens troop pay, defense programs
If Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling, payments to troops, veterans and defense contractors could cease as soon as June.
GOP lawmakers: our budget-cutting plan doesn’t harm veterans
Two GOP lawmakers say the House Speaker's proposed budget cuts won't touch federal spending on veterans.
By Rep. Mike Bost, R-Ill. & Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.
Veterans unemployment is at historic lows. Can it last?
Officials said about 184,000 vets couldn't find work last month, the lowest total in at least 23 years.
From Ukraine to debt ceiling, it’s a balancing act to pass FY24 budget
The debt ceiling debate could complicate Congress' attempt to pass a defense budget and additional Ukraine emergency spending.
Senate ‘likely’ to move defense bill this week, Schumer says
The Senate is “likely” to vote on its long-delayed annual defense policy bill this week, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says.
By Joe Gould