How Republicans Can Win Debt Fight
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Sept. 26 (Bloomberg) -- The deadlines for Congress to averta government shutdown and a default on the U.S.’s debtobligations are fast approaching, and compromise once againseems impossible. President Barack Obama is adhering to his no-negotiation position, saying Congress must raise the debt limitwithout any strings attached. House Republicans, meanwhile,continue to attempt to link the continuing resolution and thedebt ceiling to defunding or delaying the Affordable Care Act,the president’s signature legislative achievement.
Fortunately for Republicans, there is a way out that wouldgive them the upper hand in future debates, too. And it hasnothing to do with Obamacare.