WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The Treasury has told lawmakers a roughly $2 trillion increase in the legal limit on U.S. federal debt was needed to ensure the government can keep borrowing through the 2012 presidential election, sources with knowledge of the discussions said.
Lawmakers Told $2 Trillion Debt Cap Raise Needed: Sources
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