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US Treasury introduces 'extraordinary measures' as Feb. 27 debt deadline looms
RT The US Treasury on Friday was forced to enact 'emergency measures' after spending its borrowed time and money. By month's end, Uncle Sam's piggy bank will be down to just $ 50 billion, US Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew warned Congress. By now … US Treasury warns could default soon after Feb. 27 Lew Urges Debt-Limit Rise as U.S. Nears Borrowing Ceiling UPDATE 1-Republicans eye US debt limit vote as Lew warns of cash crunch |