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North Carolina congressman could lead the way out of the debt ceiling crisis

Rob Schofield
Rob Schofield
May 26, 2023 5:57 am
Patrick McHenry and Kevin McCarthy

U.S. House Financial Services Committee Chair Patrick McHenry, a North Carolina Republican, left, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy speak to reporters outside the White House following a meeting on the debt limit with President Joe Biden. May 22, 2023. Photo: Ashley Murray/States Newsroom.

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Rob Schofield
Rob Schofield

Editor Rob Schofield oversees day-to-day newsroom operations, authors regular commentaries, and hosts a weekly radio show/podcast.

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