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'Serious problem' of US debt ceiling

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US politicians have until 2 August to agree to raise the country's debt limit but could the country ever end up defaulting on its debts?

Democrat Congressman Peter Welch outlines "the immense damage" that could be done if the debt ceiling is not raised.


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