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On the recordSeptember 28, 2021
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen today told lawmakers that government will essentially run out of money on October 18 if the federal debt limit isn`t raised.
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Janet Yellen
Democratic · California
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msnbc.com

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Yellen warned lawmakers about the impending financial crisis if the debt limit is not increased.

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