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Budget dispute raises risk of debt ceiling crisis in 2019

A partial government shutdown this Friday would probably have only a modest impact on the economy. With the current gridlock only likely to intensify once the Democrats assume control of the House, however, the chances of a more damaging fight over the debt ceiling next year appear to be rising.

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