U.S. Chamber to Senate: Pass Debt Ceiling Bill Now

“Full Faith and Credit” of the United States, Jobs at Risk

WASHINGTON, D.C.—U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive Vice President for Government Affairs Bruce Josten issued the following statement on today’s vote in the House of Representatives to increase the debt ceiling:

“The Chamber applauds the House of Representatives for passing legislation to raise the nation's debt ceiling and avoid a default. Now, it is up to the Senate to pass legislation that preserves the full faith and credit of the United States. We urge all members of the Senate to set politics and electioneering aside and quickly pass a bill that avoids default.”

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is the world’s largest business federation representing the interests of more than 3 million businesses of all sizes, sectors, and regions, as well as state and local chambers and industry associations.

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