Article 6BYT0 Biden, McCarthy agree to raise US debt ceiling – what’s in the deal?

Biden, McCarthy agree to raise US debt ceiling – what’s in the deal?

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Sources reveal discretionary spending cap and changes to the federal food program, among other details

Joe Biden and Kevin McCarthy have reached an agreement to lift the US debt ceiling and avoid a disastrous and unprecedented default. Prior to the details being presented to lawmakers, ahead of an expected vote on Wednesday, here is what sources familiar with negotiations have revealed:

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