The House of Representatives is set to vote on a bipartisan bill to suspend the nation's debt limit. Despite reservations from both sides, supporters argue it's necessary to avoid a catastrophic default. The bill includes modest spending reforms, but excludes Social Security and Medicare, and adds work requirements for some federal aid recipients. The Senate must act quickly, with a potential deadline of June 5th.
House vote on debt ceiling bill, bipartisan compromise
Concerns from both ultra-conservative and progressive lawmakers
Spending cuts exclude Social Security and Medicare
Work requirements added for some federal aid recipients
Senate to vote on the bill, potential deadline of June 5th
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