The U.S. Treasury will give priority to making interest payments to holders of government bonds if lawmakers fail to reach an agreement to raise the debt ceiling, according to an administration official.
Drawing them into the mainstream of Jewish society through military or national service, and into work through the gradual withdrawal of welfare payments, should be a priority.
To make absolutely sure, I intend to introduce legislation that would require the Treasury to make interest payments on our debt its first priority in the event that the debt ceiling is not raised.