Washington, Jan 17, 2025 (AFP) - US Treasury to start measures to avoid debt default on Jan 21

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The US Treasury Department is expected to take measures next week to avoid a default on government debt, Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday, days before President-elect Donald Trump takes office. This comes as the United States reaches its debt limit, and Yellen warned in a letter to Congress that "the period of time that extraordinary measures may last is subject to considerable uncertainty." bys/acb ...

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