Republicans who were once morbidly gleeful at the idea that the economy might take a nosedive are now silent
More important, congressional Republicans haven’t actually passed anything that affects government spending yet. It’s true the debt ceiling deal sets guidelines for lower spending over the next two years. But Republicans are still fighting among themselves over exactly what to cut — and whether to cut even lower than the terms of the deal. In fact, that debate may pose the biggest threat to the economy if it leads to a federal government shutdown.
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