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Economist: US default not likely to occur
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John Scott, University of North Georgia economics professor
Congress has until around Oct. 17 to raise the debt ceiling or possibly face defaulting on America’s debts. “Tax money comes in, and (Congress) spends it,” said University of North Georgia economics professor John Scott. “Here’s the thing: They spend more than they take in.