President Trump Agreed to Raise the Debt Ceiling as Part of the $7.9 Billion Harvey Relief Bill – TIME

(WASHINGTON) Democratic leaders say President Donald Trump has agreed to a plan to fund the government and increase the nation’s debt limit for three months as part of a deal to rush disaster aid to Hurricane Harvey victims. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced the agreement Wednesday after meeting…

Greece needs sustainable development and debt relief – Kathimerini

Social democracy has proven to provide the best balance of prosperity, justice and sustainability, Sachs says. Sustainable development means an economy that is prosperous, fair and environmentally sustainable. That is the perfect framework for Greeces economic recovery. That is how celebrated American economist and Columbia University professor Jeffrey Sachs explains the significance of the…

Republicans are planning to deal with the debt ceiling and Hurricane Harvey relief in one giant package – Business Insider

Republicans are planning to attach a provision to raise the debt ceiling to their initial Hurricane Harvey relief package, according to Senate GOP leadership. Sen. John Cornyn told reporters that on Tuesday that the $US7.85 billion aid package to help re-fill FEMAs coffers set to be taken up by the House on Wednesday will likely…