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Video: Residents Sound off on Debt Ceiling Debate

Patch hits the streets to get the opinions of locals about the drama unfolding in Washington.

The federal government hit its so-called ceiling on May 16, and if the president and Congress don't reach an agreement to raise the ceiling by August 2, giving the government the ability to borrow more money, Uncle Sam will no longer be able to pay his bills in full.

Patch hit the streets of Lindenhurst and Babylon this week to get thoughts from local residents about the current drama in Washington.

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