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Cornyn says he would be OK with setting up a fast-track process to raise the debt limit outside of NDAA (letting Dems ultimately vote to raise the debt ceiling by themselves). But he says adding it to NDAA “confuses the message” — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: Russian state TV shows start of meeting between Biden and Putin https://t.co/pX1GqefSty — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin on WH saying Build Back Better will control inflation. "I haven't seen that. I've heard that. I don't know how you control inflation when there's the first year of spending that will be quite large. It's an awful lot more federal dollars going at a time of uncertainty" https://t.co/mBBWCusWAL — PolitiTweet.org

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The extent to which lawmakers contort themselves to raise the debt ceiling is pretty remarkable. Here they are talking about creating a new law to allow debt ceiling to be increased by just 51 votes — just this one time. Rather than allowing a straight up-or-down vote by 51 votes — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @JohnAshbrook: Listen to Bob Dole talk about his old buddy and fellow American hero, Dan Inouye last month during his final interview on… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ZcohenCNN: And just like that, former WH chief of staff Mark Meadows will no longer cooperate with the House Select Committee investiga… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: In terms of tone, Biden official says the President will lay out to Putin “without any kind of rhetorical flourish or f… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @brianstelter: Via @USAToday: "This is Sen. Dole’s final op-ed. He began drafting it, with pen and paper, in October and finished it on… — PolitiTweet.org

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As the GOP’s ‘22 prospects keep improving, McConnell’s posture on debt ceiling has changed since the last standoff — now working to enact a new plan that would let Dems raise debt ceiling on their own. “The country is never going to default," he said. https://t.co/4722t8Xabv — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @kaitlancollins: President Biden’s video call with President Putin happens tomorrow at 10 a.m. in the Situation Room, per the White Hous… — PolitiTweet.org

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3) They pass separately, but are tied together by rule and sent to Senate — PolitiTweet.org

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House Dems are considering three options to raise debt ceiling, per senior aide 1) Pass NDAA. Then pass a separate bill to create one-time, fast-track process to allow debt ceiling to be increased by 51 votes in Senate 2) Tie both debt limit process bill and NDAA together — PolitiTweet.org

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McCarthy's support is important because some Rs will be needed to approve NDAA If this new Senate process is approved, debt ceiling could be raised -- just this one time -- by 51 votes Idea still being discussed — PolitiTweet.org

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Kevin McCarthy opposes an effort to create a new process to raise debt ceiling through the NDAA, according to his spokesman. "He is opposed to NDAA and debt limit being tied together in any way, shape or form," the spokesman said. This new process floated by McConnell/Schumer — PolitiTweet.org

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Several Republicans are already pushing back at this idea of creating a one-time process to raise debt limit by 51 votes “I think it confuses the message,” Cornyn told me. “So if vote for the NDAA, people are gonna say I voted to raise the debt limit? I’m not for that.” — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin not wedded to Xmas deadline but it’s clear it’s a heavy lift to get his backing by then. “I’m not skeptical. I'm just basically a realist. There's an awful lot there and a lot of changes to be done and you're throwing it at a time when it's very vulnerable in our economy” — PolitiTweet.org

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Manchin not buy argument that BBB would control inflation, a key WH message.   “I haven't seen that. I've heard that. I don't, I don't know how you control inflation when there's the first year of spending is going to be quite large,” he said to us. — PolitiTweet.org

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“Trump Media & Technology Group (‘TMTG’) today announced that Congressman Devin G. Nunes has been selected to join the Company as Chief Executive Officer,” release says — PolitiTweet.org

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- Once the NDAA is signed into law, then the House and Senate would advance the expedited debt ceiling increase with a 51-vote threshold for passage in the Senate - This has been negotiated by McConnell and Schumer, per source familiar. McCarthy has not signed off on this yet — PolitiTweet.org

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- The House would approve a rule for NDAA debate that would effectively pass a new bill that says the debt ceiling could be raised just one-time under a 51 vote threshold in the Senate - This new Senate process bill would then be merged with NDAA, which would have to pass Senate. — PolitiTweet.org

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Lawmakers are discussing a complicated process to raise the debt ceiling, per a person briefed on the McConnell-Schumer talks. Final decision has not been made on if they go this route — PolitiTweet.org

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Nunes’ retirement takes effect in January https://t.co/kWvqIdTBBR — PolitiTweet.org

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One option under consideration: Including the debt ceiling hike as part of the rule governing floor debate of NDAA, per source. Then after NDAA and rule pass, merge them together and send to Senate as one package. Would need 60 in Senate. No final decision has been made — PolitiTweet.org

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Schumer says he thanks McConnell for "his cooperation" in trying to reach a deal to raise the debt limit. The two have not detailed how they plan to address it before Treasury's Dec. 15 deadline — PolitiTweet.org

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Pelosi and Schumer announce Bob Dole will lie in state Thursday in the Capitol Rotunda — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jeffzeleny: Asked whether he believes Build Back Better agenda can be passed by Christmas, President Biden says: "As early as we can ge… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @jimsciutto: Good news on Omicron and vaccines: “The early indication is that you are going to be protected against serious illness with… — PolitiTweet.org

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Bob Dole's farewell speech from the Senate in 1996 -- and a much different era in American politics: https://t.co/19YzyG6FTB — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @NatashaBertrand: NEW: "Pretty damn aggressive" sanctions package in works by US & Europe should Russia invade Ukraine, sources say. 1 o… — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @Kevinliptakcnn: White House announces the Biden administration will NOT send any officials to Beijing Winter Olympics. Sending official… — PolitiTweet.org