Democratic report on U.S. debt default predicts disrupted benefits for seniors, veterans

By: - March 23, 2023 1:45 pm
U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of New York, discusses the economic impacts of a possible debt default by the federal government during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Also pictured, from left, are Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia and Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)

U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, of New York, discusses the economic impacts of a possible debt default by the federal government during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on Thursday, March 23, 2023. Also pictured, from left, are Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York, Sen. Martin Heinrich of New Mexico, Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, Rep. Don Beyer of Virginia and Rep. Gwen Moore of Wisconsin. (Jennifer Shutt/States Newsroom)

 

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Jennifer Shutt
Jennifer Shutt

Jennifer covers the nation’s capital as a senior reporter for States Newsroom. Her coverage areas include congressional policy, politics and legal challenges with a focus on health care, unemployment, housing and aid to families.

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