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House Republicans hope their debt limit bill will get Biden to the negotiating table

The U.S. Capitol is seen during an event celebrating 100 days of House Republican rule last week in Washington, D.C. Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images hide caption

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House Republicans hope their debt limit bill will get Biden to the negotiating table

April 25, 2023 • The House plans to vote on its debt ceiling bill this week. Rep. Dusty Johnson, R.-S.D., calls it an "opening negotiation position" as the risk of a default looms.

House Republicans hope their debt limit bill will get Biden to the negotiating table

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Biden's Budget Proposal Reverses A Decades-Long Ban On Abortion Funding

President Joe Biden speaks during the National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery Monday. His budget proposal drops a decades-long ban on public funding for abortion. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Biden's Budget Proposal Reverses A Decades-Long Ban On Abortion Funding

May 31, 2021 • Biden's budget follows through on a campaign promise to overturn the Hyde Amendment, a longstanding ban on federal funding for most abortions. It's not clear the change will be approved by Congress.