If Republicans get a narrow House majority, Democrats would be wise to do something about the debt limit before the end of the year. They have a tool to use: the FY2023 reconciliation bill.
https://prospect.org/politics/reconciliation-available-to-end-debt-limit-hostage-taking/
Reconciliation Is Available to End Debt Limit Hostage-Taking

With the GOP likely to take over the House, Democrats can use the lame duck to effectively eliminate the debt limit and the leverage Republicans would wield.

The American Prospect
There are two years until the next election, this is a perfect time to take the burden, end hostage-taking and preserve the full faith and credit of the US government.
https://prospect.org/politics/reconciliation-available-to-end-debt-limit-hostage-taking/
Reconciliation Is Available to End Debt Limit Hostage-Taking

With the GOP likely to take over the House, Democrats can use the lame duck to effectively eliminate the debt limit and the leverage Republicans would wield.

The American Prospect
@ddayen this is one good option but so is #MintTheCoin
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