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On the recordMay 3, 2023
On Monday, Leader Schumer, along with Senators Murray, Wyden and I introduced a two page bill to stave off default through the end of 2024.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Announces a legislative effort to prevent default.

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