Biden says debt deal ready to move to Congress, urges passage
"I think it's a really important step forward." Biden said in a brief appearance before media at the White House. "It takes the threat of a catastrophic default off the table," he added.
- U.S. Politics
- Reuters
- Published Date: 01:51 | 29 May 2023
- Modified Date: 01:53 | 29 May 2023
President Joe Biden said on Sunday that a final bipartisan deal to raise the US debt ceiling now heads to Congress, where he urged "both chambers to pass that agreement."
"I think it's a really important step forward." Biden said in a brief appearance before media at the White House.
"It takes the threat of a catastrophic default off the table," he added.