Treasury Secretary Jack Lew on the Debt Limit
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testified on raising the debt limit. In his remarks he warned the committee that failing to raise the debt ceili… read more
Treasury Secretary Jack Lew testified on raising the debt limit. In his remarks he warned the committee that failing to raise the debt ceiling could cause havoc in financial markets, which rely on U.S. debt securities, and hurt the economy. He also cautioned lawmakers who doubted the potential harms that they were mistaken, saying “It is irresponsible and reckless to insist that we experience a forced default to learn how bad it is.” close
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