Sen. Manchin Votes to Keep Government Open and Pay Our Bills
September 28, 2021
September 28, 2021
WASHINGTON, Sept. 28 -- Sen. Joe Manchin, D-West Virginia, issued the following statement:
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to fund the federal government through December 3rd, 2021 and pay the United States' bills without defaulting on loans by suspending the debt limit through December 16th, 2022.
"Reaching the debt limit is the result of spending Congress has already authorized under both Republican and Democratic control. Defaulting . . .
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U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) voted to fund the federal government through December 3rd, 2021 and pay the United States' bills without defaulting on loans by suspending the debt limit through December 16th, 2022.
"Reaching the debt limit is the result of spending Congress has already authorized under both Republican and Democratic control. Defaulting . . .