Freedom Caucus Threatens Debt Ceiling Compromise

The Washington Post reports:

Conservative lawmakers have begun mounting a campaign against the emerging deal on the debt ceiling between President Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), as objections from the right threaten to undermine an agreement even before its contents are publicly released.

On Thursday and Friday, in response to reports about the details of the agreement, leading conservative lawmakers and budget experts raised strong objections, arguing McCarthy had failed to extract sufficient concessions from the Biden administration in exchange for raising the debt ceiling.

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.), a top member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus, described what he’s learned so far of the emerging deal as “watered down.” Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.), another House conservative, complained about reports that the deal would raise the debt ceiling by more money than the bill approved by the House.

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Conservatives revolt as negotiators try to finish debt ceiling deal

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