Thu, 26 Sep 2013 17:52:03 GMT
IMF: U.S. lawmakers must reach debt deal
The IMF asked U.S. lawmakers to pass the debt ceiling deal as quickly as possible, while the delay may cause negative consequences for the whole country's economy. Alongside, Barack Obama refused any negotiations with Republicans over the federal budget, and it complicates the situation. Currently the U.S. public debt ceiling is $16.7 trillion and it will be reached by October