<p>The federal government could default on its debt if it does not increase the amount of money it can borrow by October 17. </p>

The federal government could default on its debt if it does not increase the amount of money it can borrow by October 17.

<p>The federal government could default on its debt if it does not increase the amount of money it can borrow by October 17.&nbsp;</p>

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