Debt ceiling talks grind on, but Republicans say there's a 'lack of urgency' from White House
Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are holed up again at the Capitol
By LISA MASCARO, STEPHEN GROVES and FARNOUSH AMIRI
Published - May 23, 2023, 01:18 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 21, 2023, 04:56 PM EDT
WASHINGTON (AP) — Debt ceiling negotiators for President Joe Biden and Hous e Speaker Kevin McCarthy holed up for more talks at the Capitol Tuesday, but Republicans warned of a “lack of urgency” at the White House to resolve the budget standoff in time to avert a potentially chaotic federal default.
“We’re not there yet,” McCarthy said at the Capitol, reiterating he won’t bring any bill forward “that doesn’t spend less than we spent this year.”
Rank-and-file Republican lawmakers were told they could proceed with their planned recess week around Memorial Day away from Washington, set to begin after Thursday's session. But McCarthy warned them to be on 24-hour call to return for voting on any deal.
