Transport Topics (Oct. 13, 2021)
Members of the House of Representatives last night pushed through a short-term increase to the nation\u2019s debt limit, ensuring the federal government can continue fully paying its bills into December and temporarily averting an unprecedented default that would have decimated the economy. The $480 billion increase in the country\u2019s borrowing ceiling cleared the Senate last week on a party-line vote. The House approved it 219-206, so President Joe Biden can sign it into law this week.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices