Tiffany Smiley
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Preferred Party: | Republican |
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Residence: | Richland |
Online: | smileyforwashington.com |
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As U.S. government hits its borrowing limit, Northwest lawmakers signal high-stakes budget fight ahead
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January 20, 2023, 7:31am Latest News
As the U.S. government on Thursday hit its self-imposed borrowing limit, Northwest lawmakers signaled the country could be in for a long fight in Congress over raising the debt ceiling that risks economic catastrophe if the parties don’t reach a deal on federal spending. Read story