Well, we’ve officially averted a government shutdown (at least for the next two months). Next, we share an update on the infrastructure bill vote and why Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls for this debt limit to be abolished. To close this news week, we share an urgent message from the CDC.

Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode:

NY Times: “Senate Passes Short-Term Spending Bill to Avert Government Shutdown”

Washington Post: “Debt ceiling worries prompts Treasury to ask agencies for more information about cash flow”

Axios: “CDC issues urgent advisory calling on pregnant people to get COVID vaccine”