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Debt Ceiling Bill Gains Passage

Legislation to suspend the nation's debt ceiling for a few months is on its way to the White House for President Obama's signature, clearing the Senate on Thursday after a series of failed votes on Republican-backed amendments to also cut federal spending.

Legislation to suspend the nation's debt ceiling for a few months is on its way to the White House for President Obama's signature, clearing the Senate on Thursday after a series of failed votes on Republican-backed amendments to also cut federal spending.

Brian Peteritas is a GOVERNING contributor.