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February 5, 2023

U S Debt Ceiling Looms Large

Abortion Debate Continues

U S Debt Ceiling Looms Large

The CFR Explainer

As the U S government begins to debate what to do about the debt ceiling, economists warn of dire consequences, including default, if Congress cannot reach an agreement. Political brinksmanship will be at center court or at super bowl status depending on you bent for sports analogy. What are the dynamics at play in this game of chicken. By the way, who laid this egg? Is this a man-made dilemma? Some experts says the debt ceiling should be abolished.

What we need to know as the game plays out: what is the debt ceiling, what would be the consequences if the U S breaches the debt ceiling, does the government have options, do other countries have a similar policy, should the debt ceiling be revoked.

What Happens When the U.S. Hits Its Debt Ceiling?

Congress has authorized trillions of dollars in spending over the last decade, causing the United States' debt to nearly triple since 2009. Over that period, the Treasury Department's ability to borrow money to make payments on that debt has repeatedly run into a congressionally mandated limit on borrowing known as the debt ceiling.

The Abortion Debate Ramps Up In States

The KHN Two-Part Report

Part one: Anti-abortion advocates are pressing for expanded abortion bans and tighter restrictions. But with the debate mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions.

Part two: The abortion debate has changed dramatically. Nearly half the states have banned or restricted the procedure. An expert panel delves into the fight, the sometimes-unintended side effects, and what each side plans for 2023.

Guttmacher Institute Map

The Guttmacher interactive map groups states into seven categories based on abortion polices they currently have in effect. Users can select any state to see details about policies, characteristics of state residents and key statistics, including drive time to get care.

Abortion Debate Ramps Up in States as Congress Deadlocks

Anti-abortion advocates are pressing for expanded abortion bans and tighter restrictions since the Supreme Court overturned the national right to abortion. But with the debate mostly deadlocked in Washington, the focus is shifting to states convening their first full legislative sessions since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Part II: The State of the Abortion Debate 50 Years After 'Roe'

In Part II of this special two-part episode, Alice Miranda Ollstein of Politico, Sandhya Raman of CQ Roll Call, and Sarah Varney of KHN join KHN chief Washington correspondent Julie Rovner to discuss how the abortion debate has evolved since the Supreme Court overturned the nationwide right to abortion in 2022, and what might be the flashpoints for 2023.

Interactive Map: US Abortion Policies and Access After Roe

The abortion landscape is fragmented and increasingly polarized. Many states have abortion restrictions or bans in place that make it difficult, if not impossible, for people to get care. Other states have taken steps to protect abortion rights and access.

Democracy Solutions Summit

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Democracy Solutions Summit

RepresentWomen is hosting its inaugural Solutions Summit, which brings together experts and leaders in election administration, voting rights, and democracy reform who are working on innovative solutions that upgrade and strengthen our democracy. Women experts will discuss a range of critical issues related to fair access, fair elections, and fair representation.

For Your Information

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