Chuck Grassley actually said...

Since 1978, Congress has voted to raise the debt ceiling 53 times. In 27 of those, or 51 percent, the debt limit increase was tied to other reforms.

Context

Grassley cites historical data showing debt ceiling increases often included reforms.

10/09/2013

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