On the recordJune 12, 2023
Even the prospect of defaulting is harmful to the United States economy.
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congress.govJoyce Beatty: “Even the prospect of defaulting is harmful to the United States economy.”
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Beatty emphasizes the economic dangers of even considering default.
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