Debt Ceiling Showdown Roils Washington.
The Debt ceiling negotiation is a recurring nightmare of Washington’s own making that does nothing to bolster the reputation of America abroad. But until Congress changes the law to remove the requirement of a Congressional vote to increase it, the drama that plays out will keep most other business from getting done until Congress inevitably votes to raise it. The negotiations with a divided Congress and White House will get very tense to say the least and the real possibility of a default is always present.