President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy struck a deal on the debt ceiling over the weekend in a step toward averting what many experts say could have been a financial disaster for the U.S.
For Claudia and John Vrabel of Westminster, Maryland, their golden years have come in a palette of colors. At 76, John Vrabel has found passion in gardening at his Maryland home.But these days these two retirees are concerned with one color in particular — green. Political back-and-forth over the debt ceiling left them wondering if their Social Security check might be delayed.
By Monday, it appeared Social Security checks wouldn't be delayed, as it would be highly unlikely the U.S. will now default on its debt obligations.
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