Bush Signs $70-Billion Debt Ceiling Increase
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From Associated Press
WASHINGTON — President Bush signed on Monday a $70-billion increase in the federal debt limit, increasing the borrowing ceiling to $2.87 trillion from $2.80 trillion.
The new debt limit will expire on Oct. 31. The debt ceiling is increased once or twice a year as the government amasses annual budget deficits.
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