Biden Working the Phones, Urging Lawmakers To Pass Debt Limit Deal as Key Committee Vote Looms 

‘I spoke to a whole bunch of people, and it feels good,’ the president says. A number of conservatives are criticizing the deal as falling short of the deep spending cuts they wanted, while liberals decry policy changes such as new work requirements.

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Speaker McCarthy meets with President Biden to discuss the debt limit at the Oval Office of the White House, May 22, 2023. AP/Alex Brandon

WASHINGTON — President Biden says he “feels good” about the debt ceiling and budget deal negotiated with Speaker McCarthy as the White House and congressional leaders work to ensure its passage this week in time to lift the nation’s borrowing limit and prevent a default.

Mr. Biden spent part of the Memorial Day holiday working the phones, calling lawmakers in both parties, as the president does his part to deliver the votes. A number of conservatives are criticizing the deal as falling short of the deep spending cuts they wanted, while liberals decry policy changes such as new work requirements for older Americans in the food aid program.

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