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US lawmakers say political environment on Capitol Hill is 'toxic'

Two members of the US Congress have described the atmosphere on Capitol Hill as "toxic," between the Republican and Democratic lawmakers.

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What happens if US government falls behind on its bills?

The US government could fall behind on its bills this month - and even default on its debt - if Congress doesn't raise a $28.9 trillion cap on government borrowing, a failure that could trigger economic calamity and panic on global financial markets.

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