US Republicans postpone vote on debts to meet rebels in ranks

Republican leaders in the House of Representatives, facing a conservative revolt, put off a vote on a bill to increase the government’s debt limit, cut federal spending and avoid a potential US default.

US Republicans postpone vote on debts to meet rebels in ranks

Republican leaders in the House of Representatives, facing a conservative revolt, put off a vote on a bill to increase the government’s debt limit, cut federal spending and avoid a potential US default.

Republican leaders in the lower chamber announced their decision to not hold a vote last night after abruptly halting debate on the legislation and plunging into an intensive round of meetings with rebellious conservatives.

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