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After Colbert says CBS blocked interview, FCC commissioner weighs in on 'equal time'

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U.S. Politics in Real Time May 22, 2023

Senate Democrat calls potential for debt default a ‘manufactured crisis’

https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/4014417-senate-democrat-calls-potential-for-debt-default-a-manufactured-crisis/

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Senate Democrat calls potential for debt default a ‘manufactured crisis’

Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) on Sunday called the looming potential of default a “manufactured crisis,” pointing to previous debt ceiling increases under former President Trump. “This is a manufactured crisis,” Reed said on “Fox News Sunday.” “For three times, President Trump came to the Congress and asked us to pass a unconditional debt ceiling increase.” …

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