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World Service,31 May 2023,26 mins

Congress votes on the US Debt Ceiling

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After months of negotiations Congress finally votes on raising the US Government's $31.4 trillion debt ceiling. Ed Butler gets the latest from the vote and hears how it will affect those most in need. As inflation in Sri Lanka falls 10%, but remains high at 25.2% we speak to the country's finance minister, Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. And how much is the Women's World Cup worth? FIFA is threatening a blackout if broadcasters don't improve their bids. (Picture: The U.S. Capitol building is seen in Washington, U.S., April 6, 2023. credit: REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz/File Photo)

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