Noem: Debt Ceiling Debate Won't Change Budget

The US Treasury department has put off a possible vote on extending the countries debt ceiling until August. That’s when the country will hit its borrowing limit.  South Dakota Congresswoman Kristi Noem says that probably won’t change the debate over the next budget…

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The budget proposed by Congressman Paul Ryan would make major changes to Medicare. Noem says they have to do something…

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Noem says if they don’t make the necessary change, Medicare may not survive…

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(courtesy WNAX Yankton)