debt ceiling battles
Debt ceiling battles refer to the political conflicts that arise when a nation's government must raise the legal limit on the amount of debt it can accrue. It involves debates, negotiations, and disputes among lawmakers to authorize an increase in the ceiling so that the government can continue to borrow money and meet its financial obligations.
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