Debt ceiling poses major test for White House because of GOP refusal to assist – The Washington Post

Meanwhile, the White House has ruled out offering policy concessions to Republican lawmakers to lure GOP votes, according to three senior administration officials familiar with the matter. McConnell has not communicated any requests to the administration of what he wants in exchange for support for the suspension, the people said. Even if McConnell does outline…

First Taxi Medallion Owners Receive $700000 in Debt Relief, as $500 Million in Total Relief Expecte – nyc.gov

September 18, 2021 NEW YORKMayor Bill de Blasio today announced New York Citys $65 million Medallion Relief Program (MRP), which could result in $500 million of debt forgiveness for thousands of drivers, has delivered nearly $700,000 in relief for the first three owners to fully restructure their loans. The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) is…

Mitch McConnell Prefers Calamitous Debt Default to Helping Democrats – New York Magazine

The hammer-headed Senate Minority Leader says hes not bluffing. Photo: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images In trying to adequately describe the current stalemate in Washington over the necessary chore of avoiding a calamitous default on the nations public debt, I have struggled with several metaphors. Are Mitch McConnell and his Democratic opponents two…