They had to do it. They couldn’t just give the U.S. economy a fighting chance. Against the odds, it had lately looked like the U.S. economy might achieve a rare and coveted “soft landing.” Now, if House Republicans really cause a government shut down when the month ends, they will be stressing the economy at roughly the worst possible time and raising the risk of recession. Email: crampell@washpost.com. Read the full opinion at The Washington Post.

Source: Washington Post September 30, 2023 15:41 UTC